Edward Anthony Rowland
September 27, 1942- May 21, 2020
As published in the June 1, 2020 World-Spectator
Ed was born September 27, 1942 to Gordon and Marie (Ryan) in Stratford, Ontario, the youngest of five children.
Ed worked in Ontario and had two sons, John and Spencer. In 1974 he met his wife Maggie and they moved to Calgary, Alta. where their daughter Jessica was born. There he worked as a heavy duty mechanic for Kleysen Transport. In 1983 Ed was transferred to Esterhazy where he settled, raised his family and eventually started his own heavy duty mobile mechanic business.
Ed’s hobby was his work. You could always find him in his shop shooting the breeze with his customers (who often became friends). His quick wit and humour will be forever remembered. Ed’s biggest joy was his grandchildren. He was a very proud Grampa and made sure he attended all of their activities and sports. Katie, Cal and Clark are blessed with wonderful memories like helping Grampa build their playhouse and working with him in his shop. Without fail Grampa always had Tootsie Rolls and Werthers in his pocket for them. He will be so dearly missed.
Ed passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on May 21, 2020 in hospital in Esterhazy. Ed was predeceased by his father and mother, brothers John and Michael, sister Elizabeth as well as his son John.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of many years, Maggie, daughter Jessica (Charles) Cuthill and grandchildren Katie, Cal and Clark of Welwyn, son Spencer and grandson Sheldon of London, Ont., daughter-in-law Sherry and grandchildren Brady and Sydney of London, Ont. as well as his sister Mary Costello of Kitchener Ont., sisters–in-law Joan (Tom) Helm, Dianne (Ron) Farrell, Carol (Ken) Goebel and brother-in-law Donald (Lillian) all of Ontario, numerous nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Peter Carscadden Funeral Service was in care of arrangements.
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