It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edgar McConnell on April 25th, 2021, in Winsor, Ontario. Edgar passed away peacefully with his family at his side after a short illness, at the age of 82.
Ed grew up in Kimberley, ON, where he met Ruth Bradey, who he married in 1961. Ruth and Ed raised a son, Blair McConnell, and a daughter, Elaine McConnell. Ed was a man of many roles: he was a taxi owner, a post office employee, a factory worker, a large vehicle construction operator, a truck driver, a carpenter and more. He was passionate about snowmobiling, boating, riding his scooter, and his dogs. After retiring, he was a proud Snowbird, spending every winter in Arcadia Village, Florida, and every summer on Lake Erie together with Ruth. Ed especially enjoyed traveling in their motorhome to Road Trek events, Elvis festivals and fiddle contests with their dog, and spending time with their children and grandchildren at Rockwood park in Ontario.
Ed is predeceased by parents Edith and Beryl, brother Leonard and sisters Fern and Veria, and his grandson Brandon. He leaves to mourn his wife of over 60 years, Ruth McConnell, his son Blair McConnell and wife Renata, his daughter Elaine McConnell and partner Don Pillon , his grandchildren Kyla, Brooks and Aidan, as well as his beloved dog Sonny and granddog Kurt, as well as a large number of relatives in Ontario and friends and neighbors in Wheatley and Guelph.
The family would like to thank the staff at Windsor hospital, especially to volunteer Amanda for keeping the family connected throughout his stay in the hospital.
A private family service will take place at Memorial Gardens 2723 Victoria St. N. 519 904 0400 in Breslau, ON. As an expression of sympathy, the family asks for donations to a charity of your choice. A book of online condolences can be signed at www.memorycemetery.ca.