Edward McKinnon born on October 28, 1929 in Kenora Ontario died peacefully in his sleep in Exeter on Friday January 7, 2011. Married for 54 years to his beloved partner and best friend Sandra (nee Malone), proud father of James (New York) and David/Chan (Christina) (Toronto). Grandfather to Darcy and Lyla McKinnon. Ed will be deeply missed by his sisters Helen McKinnon (Peterborough) and Lorna Tetro (London) and the entire McKinnon and Bayley families. He was predeceased by his father Hugh Bathgate McKinnon and mother Edna McKinnon, brothers Hugh and Billie, sisters Dorothy Higginson and Monica Jackson. He will be deeply missed by his extended family as Uncle Eddy was a favourite to all. His career included many years as Vice President of Slough Estates in Toronto. He and Sandra enjoyed a rich and full life since their retirement and his intelligence and humour will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Friends may gather at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday, January 10th at 10:30 AM for a memorial service, which will be held at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Sick Kids Hospital Foundation or St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation are appreciated.
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Lorraine and John Maloney
John and I were saddened to hear of Eds passing. As new friends we looked forward to his visits to the Princess when he and the family came to visit Lorna. Eds sense of humor and his love of a good go round about politics kept us all on our best game. Gods speed on your journey Ed.
Anita and Bill Whitworth
Dear Sandra, Jamie, Chan, Christina, Darcy and Lyla
It was a pleasure to have met Ed. His lovely smile, sense of humour and engaging conversations will be remembered fondly.
He will be missed greatly at family gatherings.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Kindest regards
Bill and Anita
Lauren McKinnon
Dear Sandra and family
I am so saddened to hear the news of Uncle Ed and my thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. I wished I could be there today for the memorial service and to be with each of you, but I want you to know that I was in spirit.
I have very fond memories of chats with Ed on my visits to Hensall, and how he often had me rolling in laughter with his wonderful sense of humour. As I’ve told you many times, I was always struck by how closely he resembled “Billie” (my dad), and it felt like such a gift for me to be around him.
I’ve spoken to mom (Mabel) this weekend, and she will be in contact soon. She sends her condolences to each of you.
Lauren (McKinnon), Peter, Christian & Courtney
Thunder Bay
Marnie Wei
Dear Sandra: and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ed will be deeply missed
he was such a wonderful person that I ever knew , he always
loved to chat with me about “China”, I will no longer have anyone to share my stories with.
Ed is not here but you still have me and Anne, remember we love
you, we will be here for you!
Mary Keenan
Sandra and family
Ed was one of our favorite customers and we are going to miss him greatly. He always had a smile and a nice Hello to us.
Lori, Wendy and myself Mary will miss him dearly.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
the morning day staff from Exeter MCDonalds
Kim Winbow
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program
Danny and Lidia Di Lorenzo
We are very sad to hear of Edward’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and we hope that your fond memories of him will be comforting in the days to come.
Danny and Lidia Di Lorenzo
Kendra Craig
Dear Sandra
Sorry to read of the passing of your husband.My condolences to you and your family
Peggy Wilkinson
Sandra & Family
Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing he will be greatly missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time…
Your Friend
Peggy Wilkinson
Bill Gibson
We are very sorry to hear Ed’s passing. Both Les and I will be holding you in our prayers and thinking of you.
Gina, Robert, Emilie and Chloe
Dear Sandra, Chan, Jamie and Tia,
We are all deeply saddened by the news of Ed’s passing. His memory will be held close to our hearts forever. We feel fortunate to have been able to share all the wonderful family gatherings with Ed and we will miss him very,very much. I hope you all find strength and peace in time. kisses from us. xxxx
Florence Cali
To: Sandra, Jamie, Chan+Christina:
My thoughts are with you all during this sad time. I am so sorry for your loss.
I am very happy to have had the opportunity to meet Ed. He always had a smile on his face, and I just loved that twinkle in his eyes when he told a joke. Our family gatherings will not be quite the same without him.
I send this with heart-felt condolences and much love. Florence
Henny Pfaff
Dear Sandra and Lorna and families,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of great Uncle Ed. He will be missed by all.
I have very fond memories of many words of wisdom and nights of education from Uncle Ed; he always managed to offer a new, and most of the time whimsical perspective on the topic at hand. He was always a pleasure to be around…my thoughts are with your families.
Henny Pfaff
Sandra & Jerry
Dear Sandra
so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing this morning – our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time
we will always remember the fun time and laughs we had with the two of you at our Saturday morning coffee – will certainly miss Edm but hope you will continue to come out Satirday morings and visit again with us
God Bless
Sandra & Jerry
Sandra & Jerry Johnson
Dear Sandra & family
we were so sadden to hear of Ed’s death this morning – our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time
will keep in touch
Sandra & Jerry
Tom Hartai
Sandra and family;
On behalf of my family and staff, please accept our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Eddie was always a delight to see in our store in Exeter. His quick wit and great sense of humour always brightened my day! Try to find comfort in knowing that he was a true gentleman and that he will be missed by so many.
Tom Hartai
Thomas H Fine Menswear
Brigitte’s
Exeter
Jane Dalton
Sandra, James and Chan, I am so sorry for your loss. The world is a less happier and humourous place with the passing of Uncle Eddy. He will be greatly missed. Our family had so many fun times with Uncle Ed and his outlook on life and tremendous sense of humour will live on in our memories.
Uncle Ed was the funniest man I have ever met and when I was with him I felt as though I had a small piece of my father still with me. Monday will be a celebration of his life as he passed on much joy to all those who knew him. You are all in our thoughts.
With our deepest sympathies and loads of love,
Jane, Mark, Evan and Rebecca Dalton
Keith Speck
Sandra, Jamie, Chan & Christina,
In time the pain of your loss will be replaced with pleasant memories, of which, I’m sure you have an endless supply.
Fast Eddie will be fondly remembered.
Our thoughts are with you,
The Speck Family
Jocy Young
Sandra: Craig and I are thinking about you during this difficult time. We so enjoyed our visits with Ed and will miss his wonderful wit and quick mind. We will be in touch. With much love, Jocy and Craig Young, Rochester NY
Pina Sardella Salvatore
Dear James: We are saddened to hear about your father’s death. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the death of your father but also as you share the wonderful memories that he left you with and celebrate the life of a great man.
Sincere sympathy,
Pina and Luigi Salvatore
Chuck & Pam Ross
Eddie will be missed by all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. He had such a wonderful sense of humor and it was always so nice to have a chat with him while walking the animals after work. It won’t be the same at 72924 Airport Line without him. Rest in Peace Uncle Eddie.
Kathy (Richardson) and Terry Ko
We would like to send our best wishes and a big hug to Sandra and Lorna at this sad time. As a very old friend of Ed’s niece, Cass, I have known Eddy for many years, and remember with great affection his humour, love of life and his interest in the world in general. Fortunately, memories can last forever. We hope the ceremony on Monday will be a fine celebration of Ed’s life, and we are sorry we cannot be there in person to join in.
Anna McKinnon
Sandra, James,Chan+Christina:
I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how much Ed (your Dad) meant to me. Like I always use to say, “Ed, if we could bottle your personality, we’d be billionaires”. He was the smartest man I ever knew and one of my favorite people.
My deepest condolences,
Anna McKinnon
Susie Jackson
I am deeply sadden to here of Uncle Eddies passing and to Sandra i am so sorry for your loss I will be thinking of you on Monday as you celebrate Eddies life We will keep you in our prayers
With much Love Susie Jackson and Gary Hochbaum