Ed was born on May 30, 1955 in Burnaby, BC. He passed away suddenly on December 2, 2018 in The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Annette Pardais. Dear brother of Don Mann. Loving nephew of Emmy Matty. Ed will also be missed by his brother/sisters-in-law Rawlins Pardais, Sabrina Sookhoo, Rosanna Badree, Marina Tayloo, Andra Ramsundar and Denise Ramkhelawan; his mother-in-law Phoebe Pardais all of Edmonton. He is also fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins, especially Sandra Miller and Yvonne Hockley.
Ed received a BSc in Chemistry from Simon Fraser University in 1978 and his MBA from UBC in 1982. He articled for his CA at the Auditor General of Alberta and received his designation in 1990. Ed joined the accounting firm Green Horwood in 2004 where he continued to work until his passing.
Ed was always eager to learn and did so through his love of reading and travel. He also enjoyed the time he spent gardening. Community involvement was also an integral part of Ed’s life, devoting his time as an organizer of the monthly St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church breakfast for the needy as well as on the Board of Directors for the Greater Victoria Elder Care Foundation.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 2:00 pm with viewing one hour prior at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 680 Courtney St., Victoria, BC.
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It is with great sadness that we learned of Ed’s death. For many years Ed has been our Agency’s auditor. More than this, for us, Ed was a teacher, advisor and mentor. We will dearly miss his patience, dedication and guidance.
Board and staff of the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society
We are so saddened and shocked to hear that our dear friend Ed has passed away, for so many years he has helped us and we have come to see him as a dear friend.
Annette we are thinking of you, may you find a little comfort in the thoughts from all of us.
Ed will be so sorely missed by all in our family. We lit a candle in memory of him tonight here at home and will be forever thankful for all he did for us and above all for his so very dry sense of humor.
Our deepest condolences. Sherry and Peter
Deepest Condolences..
May God give you the strength in this time of grief…karen..roddy..rondel..karissa.
Sincere condolences Annette.
Sorry for your loss.
May his Soul Rest in Peace..from your other mother..auntie mona and all her children..
May care and love around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.Our sincere condolences to you.May Ed R.I.P. Love Cheryl & Frank
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It is with great sadness that we received the news of Ed’s passing. He played a significant role in our lives and we shall miss his humour, dedication and his compassion. May he Rest In Peace and may you be comforted in the knowledge that you will see him again.
With love, Ken & Pam Sherwood
Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are by this news. Please accept our deepest condolences .. we only met Ed a few times but took a liking to him right away.. may he RIP. Hugs from Sato, Kharona, Kira, Chad and AJ Chankasingh. Edmonton.
Dear Annette,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Ed’s untimely passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those who grieve his loss.
Though unable to attend the celebration of his life, know that we are with you in spirit. God’s blessings to you and yours.
Hugs to you,
Joy and Ali
Condolences from the Gazees .Uncle Peter Aunty Cynthia Daren and Gillian