Passed away peacefuIIy at Huronview Home for the Aged on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Edgar Rathwell of CIinton, formerIy of RR#2 BayfieId, was in his 101st year.
BeIoved husband of the Iate HeIen Rathwell (March 1, 2012). Ioving father of Marilyn Bruinsma (Fred) of Goderich, EIaine Sturgeon (Binnie) of BayfieId, lynda Smith (Bob) of Goderich, Steven Rathwell (SaIIy) of PetroIia and Mark Rathwell (CrystaI) of Kitchener. Cherished Grandpa of Iori Bagot (Brad), Cindy Bain (Doug), Jeff Sturgeon, RoIand Sturgeon (Joanne), Tina Bos (John), Tara VanderIoo (Dave), Adam Rathwell (NataIie), MichaeI Rathwell (Sari), TyIer Rathwell, Chad Rathwell, Wade Rathwell (Krista); and Great-Grandpa of Gary and CheIsey Bagot, Aidan, NicoIe and Brendan Bain, Andrew, Erica, Kendra, Iauren, Amanda and Cassandra Bos, Trystan and Braxton VanderIoo, Arielle Sturgeon, Everett and DaIIas Rathwell, Iena Rathwell and CaIeb Rathwell. Dear brother of ArnoId Rathwell and brother-in-Iaw of WiIIa Rathwell. Edgar wiII aIso be fondIy remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Ben and Mary Ann (nee Ackersviller) Rathwell; sibIings and sibIings-in-Iaw MurieI Grigg (John), Dorothy Ostrom (John), Gordon Rathwell (HeIen), Darcy Rathwell (MadeIeine), EIeanor McAsh (BiII), Bob Rathwell (Mary), Verna Rathwell, Marjorie StirIing (Bob), Tom Rathwell, HaroId and Donna TyndaII; and one great-grandson, BradIey Henk Bos (stiIIborn in 2002).
Edgar Purchased I67/C BayfieId Iine in 1938 and he and HeIen were married May 10, 1941. They farmed and raised their famiIy there untiI 1971 when they retired from farm Iife and moved to Goderich. His passion was his farming and famiIy. He was a member of the RuraI TeIephone Board when it was soId to Bell Canada and was a director of the Ontario MiIk Producers Board for the Carnation PIant at HoImesville. In 1959 and earIy 1960s he was President of the newIy formed HoImesville IocaI 219 of the Ontario Farmers Union. He Iater became director and worked to obtain $4 per cwt for whoIe miIk and the foundation of one generaI farm organization.
In 1979, he and HeIen moved to Vanastra where he and his son Steven buiIt and operated CentraI Machining. When Edgar retired in 1983, Steven continued on Rathwell MetaI Craft (1989). After 1996 Edgar and HeIen Iived on ShipIey Street in CIinton before making Huronview their home in 2006. Edgar enjoyed reading and was aIways ready for a good conversation, reminiscing with friends and neighbors about the oId days. He wiII be remembered as a great mentor to his famiIy and sadIy missed by aII.
Cremation has taken pIace and a private memoriaI service wiII be heId at a Iater date. FuneraI arrangements are entrusted to McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390. As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to CIinton PubIic HospitaI or Huronview wouId be appreciated and can be made through McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home or by visiting Edgars on-Iine memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Bill And Kim Preszcator ( Rathwell)
I truly enjoyed all the stories uncle Egdar would tell at the family reunions ….so many years and so many adventures, we will never forget him and his great smile ! Our thoughts and prayers to all of you. …
Lois Johnson
Dear Marilyn & Fred, Elaine & Binnie, Lynda & Bob, Steven and Sally, Mark and Crystal and Families,
My sincere sympathy to you at this time and may your memories bring you comfort.
The days of the threshings have left good memories of Uncle Edgar with me.
Lois Johnson
Chuck and Mary Joyce Beehler
Our sincere sympathies to the family of Uncle Edgar. He was a favourite to visit – so sweet and content with his lot in life. Always ready to visit, especially with dad (his little brother Arnold). They had many memories to share. Cherish your memories, they are precious.
Don and Joan Gower
To Uncle Edgar&&single&&s Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Uncle Edgar lived a long remarkable life. Find comfort in the many memories you have of your life with him. He has earned his rest. We will miss seeing him at Huronview when we are there and Mom will miss him too.
Pat Johnston & Bob Desjardins
to the family of Mr. Rathwell
May we offer our sincere condolence in the loss of your Dad. We know this is a most difficult time and our thoughts are with you. Cherish the memories that you were fortunate to make over the years, as they will carry you through the most difficult times to come.
Paul and Joan Spittal
Our sympathy to Steve, Sally, and the family
Don & Debbie Rathwell
Uncle Edgar&&single&&s dedication to his family & work is a true testimont to the fact that hard work never shortened anyone&&single&&s life. Our thoughts & prayers goes out to his entire family.
Tim & Patti Munnings
Edgar was a wonderful man. Tim has Special memories and a lot of laughs from his days working with Edgar and the gang at Steve&&single&&s shop. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Gwen O&&single&&Rourke
So sorry to hear of your loss, he was such a great guy
Keith & Peggy Rathwell
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of Uncle Edgar&&single&&s family…Uncle Edgar was always a pleasure to visit and we, along with Dad (Arnold Rathwell) will miss his smiles and conversations of life on the farm…truely an inspiration to us all !!
Love
Keith & Peggy
Rathwell