Obituary of Edward Mitchell

MITCHELL, Edward Vickers It is with great sadness that we announce Edward's passing on September 16, 2016 in his 92nd year. Edward is predeceased by his wife Kathleen (nee Marvin), and sons David and Ian. Ed will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by his children Mary, Robert (Susan), Douglas (Karen), Elizabeth (Brett) and Kathleen, and daughters-in-law Betty and Nancy, his 14 grandchildren, and long-time friend Marg. Ed was born in Calgary, Alberta on July 15, 1925. Following his service in the Navy during World War II, he came to Toronto where he met his future bride Kathleen Marvin and raised a family. Ed enjoyed bowling, golf, dancing, Fiddle club events, cribbage and puzzles, but his greatest pleasure was the time he spent with his family. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 19th at the DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME HOME,166 Main Street (Markham Road) in Markham from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held at the Central United Church at 133 Main Street in Unionville from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20th, followed by a service of remembrance and reception. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.