Edward Kitching
November 7, 1922 - October 13, 2016
EDWARD (TED) SAMUEL KITCHING
November 7, 1922 – October 13, 2016
With his beloved family by his side, our dear husband, father and grandfather passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the age of 93 years.
Left behind to celebrate Ted’s life are his wife of 64 years of marriage, Lorene; sons, Calvin, Terry (Karen) and Larry (Terry); and grandchildren, Melissa, Derek, Katie, Amy, and Kevin. He also leaves his brother, Ralph (Ruthann); sisters, Pearl Cooper and Bernice (Archie) Gill; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Ida and William; an infant son, Lesley; sisters, Opal Scott and Linda McAdam; brothers, Harold, Allan, Oliver and Earl; sisters-in-law, Mary and Eileen Kitching; brothers-in-law George Scott, Brian Cooper and George McAdam.
On November 7, 1922 Ted was born in Roland Manitoba. Growing up on his family farm, he acquired a strong work ethic and he took care and pride in anything he attempted. Ted was especially proud in what he could accomplish with his team of horses.
In 1950, Ted started his career as a plumber, and he retired in 1987. In 1952, he married Lorene Bonner and they lived in St. Vital, later moving to Woodhaven in 1955. Ted was passionate about hockey. He played for many years and coached minor hockey. He also enjoyed skating, curling and horseshoes. Ted was also an excellent gardener, winning many prizes with the St. James Horticulture Society.
Family was the center of Ted’s happiness and he will be deeply missed.
Ted’s Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Drive, Winnipeg. Interment will follow at a later date.
If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9 or the charity of one’s choice.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“To love a dad and then part
Is the greatest trial to the human heart,
God in heaven hear our prayers
Guard our father with tender care,
Be a good Sheppard don’t leave him alone
Love him as we loved him when he was at home.”