After a short illness, Ed passed away peacefully on October 15, 2010 in Victoria, B.C. at the age of 82. Predeceased by his wife Nellie in 1995 and brother Wilfred in 1968. Ed is survived by his children, Michael (Anne), Leslie (Randy) and Scott (Cheryl); grandchildren, Daniel, Brett, Lauren, Brendan, Bryan, James and Jeffery; brothers, Albert (Janet), George (Helen) and David (Grace); sisters, Millie Lee, Lillian (Russell), Kathy (Terry) and Pat (Tom) and his sister-in-law, Rosa Lee; nieces, nephews and their families. Ed was born in on September 11, 1928 in Gananoque, Ontario where he spent his childhood. In 1947, he enrolled in the naval reserve as a seaman and during one of his summer cadet trainings in Victoria, he met his future wife Nellie and raised a family. During his career in the naval reserve, Ed became Commanding Officer of HMCS Malahat 1969-1974 and received the Order of Military Merit in 1976. In addition, Ed was an Astronomer at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory where he retired at the age of 55. Ed will be remembered for his quiet gentle nature, laugher at the oddest things and sense of duty. The family would like to thank the staff at Mt. St. Mary’s for their kindness and compassionate care.
A private family service will be held on Friday, October 22, 2010. In lieu of flowers, tributes, if desired, may be made to Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital, 861 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8V 5A9. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
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Jack Walter
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LCDR (Ret.) George Gibson Ed was the sort of friend you were always glad to meet, to share a drink, and to reminisce. One always knew who was in command when it came to naval matters. He will always be remembered as
a man with a fine family, with who these words will have meaning.
George and Joan Gibson.
Ed was always an officer and a gentleman. He deserved and received the respect of his shipmates and all Regular Force and Naval Reserve personnel. It was a highlight of mine to be a party to the submission that resulted in his award of the Order of Military Merit.
Vanetia and I offer our sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
Jack Walter LCDR RCN/RCNR/CFR