Edward Eric WHITE

WHITE, Edward “Ed“ - of Mar peacefully at Wiarton Hospital on Thursday February 14th, 2008. Edward Eric White at the age of 89 years. Loving husband of Shirley (nee Robinson) and the late Florence (nee Hill). Beloved father of Bob (Ruth), of Dowling; Stephen (Britt), of Mar; Neil (Joan), of Cargill; Ruth Ann Kuntz (and friend Mervin), of Drayton; Allan (Debbie), of Kemble; Kate White (Jim Dobbie), of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta; Nancy White (Stewart Nutt), of Southampton; and Susan White (Kelly Wilson), of Calgary, Alberta. Special step- father of Carolyn (Tom Dalmus), of Anglewood; Gerald Lourie (Julie), of Collingwood; Richard Lourie (Loretta), of Sauble Beach; Stephen Lourie (Josephine), of Chatham; and Linda (Evan MacKinnon), of Guelph. Cherished grandpa of 32 and great-grandfather of 14. Forever missed by his sister Edith Stephens, of Wiarton. Ed is predeceased by his parents Henry and Josephine; brothers Mac, Ollie, and Arthur; sisters Emily and Connie. Ed loved his community, serving it through his tireless involvement with the Co-op Board, Hospital Board, School Board, and the Agricultural Society. He farmed at Mar for 34 years; owned and operated the Mar ESSO for 6 years; and managed the Tamarac Club. Family invite friends to join with them for visitation at the THOMAS C. WHITCROFT FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041, on Saturday February 16, 2008 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A service to celebrate Ed's full life will be conducted from the chapel on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. David Leggatt officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donation to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Ed a Maple tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com 10992016