Peacefully, surrounded by family after a brief illness at South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Survived by his loving wife Cecilia (Hogan) Mittelholtz, his children Dan (Jo-Ann) Mittelholtz of St. Thomas, Chris (Darla) Mittelholtz, Jeff Mittelholtz, and Ann Marie (Scott) Raeside all of London. Loving grandfather of Ayla (John), and Kevin (Courtney); Jenna; Tori, and Josh; Abby, and Zack. Beloved great-grandfather of Nyah. Dearly missed brother and brother-in-law of Norbert (Norma) Mittelholtz of Burlington, Ken (Sylvia) Mittelholtz of Zurich, and Sister Carol Mittelholtz C.S.J. of London, Jack (Mary) Hogan of Exeter, Nell McCann of Mount Carmel, Joe (Pauline) Hogan of Exeter, Rita Hogan (Don Smallwood) of Grand Bend, and Marg (Jim) Williamson of London and special cousin Mary Hagan of London. Predeceased by Dolores (Paul) Benanti, Florence Hilburn, Patricia Mittelholtz, and Brother Bob Mittelholtz S.J.. Ed was born in Zurich on October 19, 1932, son of the late Theodore and Elenora (Smith) Mittelholtz. He was a member of Precious Blood Church, Exeter. He owned a construction company in Exeter, loved music and played the saxophone for many bands, including The Syncopators, Desjardine’s Orchestra, Woody and the Main St. Jug Band, and Bodacious.
Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Thursday from 4-7 PM. Prayers will be said in the funeral home at 6:45 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at Precious Blood Catholic Church, 200 Sanders Street West, Exeter on Friday, November 2nd at 11 AM with Father Len Desjardins presiding. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
For those who wish, donations to Precious Blood Parish Building Fund, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Jackie Westelaken
My deepest sympathies to your entire family. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne Hartman
Cecelia, Chris & Darla, Jeff and family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers at this sad time. Eugene spoke often of his wonderful sax music, and fun get togethers over the years. May he rest in peace.
Bob and Carol johnston
Cecile and family
We were very sorry to read about Eds passing. He was a great person and will be missed a lot by his many friends He was such a great musician and remember the days he played at dance land.
Sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time in your lives
Bob and Carol
Joseph & Diane Kaak
Dear Family,
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one, our prayers are with you.
Joe & Diane Kaak
Carla Revington
Dear Cecilia and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing just today as I came up to Precious Blood for noon First Friday mass. What a blessing for his funeral to be on the Feast of Holy Souls.
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to all of you. May God grant him eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon him and may He comfort you in your sorrow.
Carla
Molly McClure
Our condolences to Ann Marie and family and to Mrs. Mittelholtz (Cecilia). We have many good memories of gatherings and parties and holidays and slumber parties at your home. Your home was always so welcoming and a fun place to be as friends. Our sympathies to you all on the loss of your father, husband and Grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs xxoo Love Molly and Timothy
Joe & Marilyn Dewan
Cecilia & Family
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Joe & Marilyn DewanJoe
Joan McCallum
Cecilia and family:So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Treasure your memories.
Mary Shamley
The Associates of the Sisters of St. Joseph – London site, send our sympathy to all Ed’s family and friends. You have lost someone so loved and he will be so missed. Our hearts and our prayers are with you.
CSJ Associates – London
Ray and Sylvia Beierling
Our sympathy and caring thoughts are with you Cecilia and your family. Cherish all the beautiful memories.
Kelly Morrison
Chris,Darla and Family.,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Your father was a wonderful man and will surely be missed by so many.
Our sincere condolences to all of you
Big hugs,
Kelly and Dan Morrison.
Lynda Iredale- Conlin and Jack
All the Mittelholtz family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you…such a wonderful gentleman…Ed played at my wedding dance held in Zurich arena when he was with Desjardine’s, 58 years ago………our condolences to all
Ron and Marlene Moore
Dear Cecile and All Family , Our deepest sympathy and prayers at this sad time ! We will always remember Ed playing his sax and we so enjoyed his music , especially those solo’s Christmas Eve at Trivitt.
He Thanked me for the nice time at the Tastefest on Oct 20th and always had encouraging words !! He will be missed by the Precious Blood Congregation. Your Friends Ron and Marlene
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our prayers and sympathy to the Mittelholtz family on your loss
Valerie Grunté
Chris and family – I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find joy in your memories and find peace, comfort and strength in each other at this difficult time.
Judy & Lloyd Van Horn
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Sincere condolences to Cecile and the entire Middleholtz family.
Leon and Helen Coolman
Mittleholtz Family, Leon and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Ed was such a special man so kind and caring. We bought our first home in Exeter in 1971, a home that Ed has built. What a talented man he was. Our condolences.
Dale Jones
Chris, Darla and family:
So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your Dad and Grandfather. My condolences to you all.
John &a Diane Wilds
Cecilia & Family
Our hearfelt condolences to you and your family.
Marg and George Suplat
Dear Cecelia and family. We are deeply saddened to learn of Ed’s passing. What a gifted man is lost to the community and family. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Marg and George.
Lynne Dobson
Cecilia & Family
My sincere condolences, thinking of you all.
Sandra Newton
Dear Cecelia and family,
I was sadden to hear from my son David that Ed passed away. He will be sadly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with your loss of a wonderful, Christen man.
Darryl & Sandra
To the Mittelholtz clan…..So sad to hear of Ed’s passing. Many memories hanging around the Mittelholtz household…jamming in the basement and fondly remembering Ed poking his head in the door and saying ‘sounds great guys’. Always supportive and a true gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you… Hugs to you all.
Betty Lynn (Koehler) Eckel
Cecilia, Dan, Chris, Ann Marie and families: I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I have many fond childhood memories of your family with ours and the rest of the band. Ed has now joined the rest of the Desjardine band members … he is in good company! May all of your wonderful memories give you peace during this difficult time. ♥
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To all of the Mittelholtz family;
Sorry to learn of Ed’s passing, was just talking to him the other week about how our agriculture class under Bruce Perry, drew up garden designs for the house on Huron St.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Nancy Price
Hi Chris and Darla…. our sincere condolences on the death of your Dad.
We are thinking of you and all the family at this sad time. Take care
Richard and Nancy Price ( Hern), Lucan.
Maxine Miller
Whatever soothes your spirit, comforts your soul and brings you peace….that’s what you are wished at this sad time.
Bill & Audrey Rowe
So sorry to hear about Ed’s passing. You will have many happy memories espcially of his musical talent to keep close to your heart and help you theough this difficult time. Sincerely Bill & Audrey Rowe
Karen Dickins
My deepest condolences to the Mittelholtz family.
Yvonne / Jim Barnetson
so Sorry for your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
We are sure you have great memories to hold close to your heart.
Yvonne and Jim Barnetson
Marion McCarter
Cecilia and families
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. May all of his wonderful memories become treasures that you carry in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy
Lorne and Barb Turnbull and Whiting family
We are greatly saddened by the passing of Ed. Our prayers and love are with your family at this difficult time.
Don & Edith Lewis & family
Cecilia, Dan, Chris, Jeff, Ann Marie and Families
We are sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Cherish all your lovely memories that you all have and He will
always be with you.
Our condolences to you all.
Chris Miller
To the Mittelholtz Family … Sincerest condolences to you all. I will remember Ed with great reverence and fond respect. A man of great talent, strong work ethic and moral fortitude. I will miss him.
Randy & Sharon Miller
Chris, Darla and Mittelholtz Family
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time. May all the reflections of the happy memories outweigh your sorrow!
Randy & Sharon Miller
Annette Denomme
Cecilia and family, so sorry for your loss. The memories that you all shared will bring you all comfort I’m sure.
Prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Annette Denomme
Dori Dean
Chris, Darla, Tori and Josh
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking about you and sending love.
Dori and Gerry
Bruce Mahaffy
My most sincere condolences to the entire Mittleholtz Family. I truly enjoyed my time (albeit limited) with everyone and Ed made me feel right at home.
Milt and Barb Dietrich
Our sincere condolences to all on Ed’s passing. May your memories of happy times together comfort you now and always.
Jason Bourne
Cecelia and Family,
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Margaret Prout
Frank and I wish to extend sincere sympathy to you and your family. Treasure all your
Photo keepsakes and memories and keep them close to your heart.
Kathy Orr
Dear Cecilia, Chris, Jeff, Ann-Marie and families;
I am so sorry to hear about Ed. Sending hugs and prayers to all of you during this very sad time.
Sincerely…Kathy
Harold and Lida DeVries
SO sorry to hear about your loss of your husband Ed. We will certainly pray for you that He will give you strength!
Brian & Lynda Sanders
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing Our thoughts & prayers are with you Cecile & all your family Ed sure will be missed. Brian & Lynda Sanders
Mark and Tracy Hartman
So very sorry Cecilia. Our deepest condolences to you and your whole family.
Ken and Joan Agnew
We are greatly saddened by the passing of our friend Ed. Our prayers and love are with you, Cecilia and family
Melissa Marcy
Sending my love Ann Marie and Jo-Ann to you and your families during this difficult time. Xo
Wayne and Chris DeLuca
Cecelia and family
Since condolences on Ed’s passing. We will keep you in our prayers
Wayne and Chris DeLuca
Wendy Meidinger
Thoughts and prayers are with all the families.
Gord and Joanne Hardy
To Aunt Cecilia, Dan, Chris, Jeff, Ann Marie and families;
So sorry to hear of Uncle Ed’s passing. We have many fond memories of gatherings with great music thanks to Ed and company. Remember all the good times and may he rest in peace.
Murray Heywood
So sorry to hear this news. Ed and the entire Mittleholtz family were such a huge part of my childhood and beyond. Ed was a calm and gentle man who I greatly respected. My condolences to the entire Mittleholtz family at this difficult time.
Wynn
Jeff and Chris
Sorry to hear of your loss. Ed was a good guy with a great sense of humor his love of music was passed on to you guys play one for Ed
Ingrid Van Klooster
Our condolences to the whole Mittelholtz family.
Ingrid Van Klooster & Pieter Hilhorst
Malin, Kasya & Trind
Ross and Marlene Mathers
To the Mittelholtz Family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather Ed. He was so talented with music, We loved the sound of his saxophone. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time
Marlene and Ross Mathers.
George and Sue Wilson
Cecilia and family, you have our heartfelt condolences on your loss of Ed. He was a friendly man. A gentleman. Cherish your precious memories. May your faith, family and friends help you find peace and comfort in the days and months ahead. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Marilyn
The Mittelholtz Family-It is deeply sad to hear of the loss of a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Thinking of all of you at this time and trust that you will all be given great strength to cope with your loss in the coming days and months. He was a good soul and will be missed by all. God Bless.
Helen Ryan
Cecilia and Family:
Heaven has gained a talented angel – the choir is more melodic – the clouds are well constructed. I remember listening to him, as I know you did, on many occasions. Danced many times to that sax music! As you grieve and miss your loved one, hold on to family, friends and faith for support. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in peace, Ed, You will be missed.
Barb Fisher
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Lots of love to Cecile and family, Barb and Tony Fisher and family
Frank & Janet Winters
We were so sad to hear that Ed passed away. We will always think of Ed with his shy smile,standing next to Cecile. Know that we are here for you and will help in any way we can. Big hugs.