April 5, 1929 – August 6, 2021
We share the news of Ed’s unexpected death with a mixture of sadness and gratitude – overwhelming sadness that he is no longer physically here, and tremendous gratitude for the joy of having had him in our lives for so long. Ed touched the hearts of many people during his 92 years, and his countless tales tell the story of a life rich in love, adventure, adversity, resilience, triumph, serving others, and family, which was most precious to him. He was a businessman, a volunteer, an inventor, a builder, a hunter and fisherman, a traveler, and a storyteller.
Ed has been the strong roots of our family tree, and we will continue to grow on the solid foundation he created. He recently said, with a look of pure love, that the best gift he ever received was his wife of 66 years, Berthe, and his devotion to her has been beautiful to witness. He appreciated all his children for the individuals that they are and loved their spouses as if they were his own children. Greg and Jenny (Sande), Phil, Jocelynn and Roger (Belland), Karen and Greg (Klak), and Jim and Ann-Marie (Sande) have all had the honour of receiving his caring and gentle wisdom for many years. His grandchildren are left with huge holes in their hearts, but abundant special memories of time spent with Gramps, who ensured that Danielle (Graeme Southwood), Michelle (John Forte), Caitlin (Eric Minhas), Myles (Holly Mazur), Julia (Sunny Kullar), Brendan, Haley, Alyssa, and Connor felt very loved by him always. He was incredibly proud of the people that they are and welcomed their spouses and future spouses with open arms. His sense of humour, optimism, kindness, modesty, integrity, and honesty are just some of the qualities that made him so loveable, admired, and respected by all.
Ed died peacefully and with dignity, surrounded by love, but more importantly, Ed truly lived. We take comfort in knowing that Haley has caught his hand, given him a big squeeze, and welcomed him to his new life in Heaven. We will remember him with a tear of wanting him back and a smile of remembrance.
If you would like to honour Ed’s memory, a donation to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation would make him happy.
We will hold a private funeral service to honour Ed’s amazing life.
Zhongxin Zhou and Chunxia Fan says
Karen and Greg, our heartfelt condolences on your loss of your beloved farther, Ed.
Marilyn Young says
Sending our prayers and love to all of you. Uncle Ed was a warm and wonderful person and loved his family above all else. We are sure he will continue to be with you in Spirit.
Much love,
Marilyn and Kendal
Katie, Ben and Liam
Allie, Brady, Oliver and Madelyn
Maggie
Scott
Don Sande says
I’m so sorry to hear the passing of Uncle Ed. My deepest condolences
to all of you.
Betty Sande says
Ed was a wonderful and kind man. I will always remember his smile. My condolences to Berthe and the whole family.
Love
Betty Sande
Sharon says
Sharon Sande-Edmonds
My husband and I send our
Condolences ,Uncle Ed was a great uncle ,I always remember his smile and kind heart and
Our visits at your home .
I want to thank Uncle Ed as he was my inspiration to become a Author .
He will be truly missed in my heart Sending Condolences to and sending prayers to Aunt Bert and cousins 🙏
From your Cousin,
Sharon Sande, and husband Ray 🌷
Tim Sande says
Uncle Ed was very special and will be greatly missed. I have fond memories of all the times we spent with him, primarily as kids. I looked up to him when growing up and thought of him often through the years.
Condolences from us both.
Ellie and Tim sande
Sharon says
Sharon Sande-Edmonds
Tuesday Aug 11 2021
Sending my Condolences and sympathies to Everyone
I will remember my Favorite uncle for his smile ,kind words, kind heart.
I will remember uncle Ed always now in spirit
Rest peaceful and fly with the Angles ,your brothers have been waiting for you to play cribbage.
I am sending huge hugs and prayers to my cousins and Aunt Bert .🌹🌹
Lots of Love Sharon Sande Edmonds and Husband Ray
Sharon Sande -Edmonds says
Sharon Sande
Aug 11th 649 pm
Sending my Condolences to everyone .
Uncle Ed was a great man .
Always will remember his smile .
Rest peacefully among the Angles .
Love and Prayers Sharon Sande and Husband Ray
Sharon Sande -Edmonds says
Sharon Sande
Sending my Condolences to your family ,I will always remember uncle Eds smile .
Lots of love and prayers
From Sharon and Husbamd Ray
Jesse Wang and Jing Yang says
Karen and Greg, we are so sorry to hear the passing of your beloved father, Ed. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Dave & Sigrid Brodeur says
Phil, extending our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Beverly & Ron Flanders says
It is with tremendous sadness that we send our condolences to Ed’s family with the news of his passing
What a blessing to have known this kind, gentle, amazing man
He was our next door neighbour and touched our hearts in many ways.
Roxanne Arychuk says
My deepest condolences to Karen and Greg Klak and the rest of their family on the loss of your patriarch. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time, with special prayers for Berthe on the loss of her husband. My condolences to you all.
Roxanne
Yvonne and Graham Neeves says
We send our thoughts and prayers to the family at this time and keep your memories of all the good times you had together
J Sande says
Thank you Barry, dad spoke very fondly of his days at the Board. Thank you for thinking of us.
Jim
Jim Sande says
Thank you both for thinking of us at this time. (You are like family to Ann-Marie and I. )
Jim
Dawn and Lishi says
Our deepest condolences to Karen and Greg Klak for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Henrietta Dombroski says
Dear Bert and the Sande Family,
My sincerest sympathy on the loss of Ed. May your cherished memories of him bring you comfort in the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he Rest In Peace.
James Wall says
I always found Ed to be a true gentleman with many friends, Great at participating in activities with his family and friends. And although I haven’t seen Ed for several years I will always remember him from the “good old days” in real estate.
J Sande says
Thank you for thinking of us Jim. Dad always spoke highly of both you and Graham. Thank you for reaching out.
Jim
Lavallee Family says
Our deepest condolences to you Berthe and all the family.
We have many cherished memories of our lives living next
door to Ed the kind and gentle man also known as “Mr. Sande.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bernie and Marlene
Joanne and Marc
Lavallee
Jim Sande says
Thank you, Karen and I often talk fondly of our memories with Marc and Joanne and the fun times we had on the trampoline (with water), squirt gun fights, hockey games and practices on cold winter nights, exploring the neighborhood with the sleds and Marc’s wagon, devils hill, Joanne’s litebrite, and snakes and ladders “88 I hate, 88 I hate”. The Lavallee’s are a huge part of our best childhood memories. Thank you for thinking of us. – Jim
Dr. John and Mena Ares and Family says
Dear Berthe and Jim Sande,
We were very sad to hear of Ed’s death. What a wonderful man he was and how fortunate we were to know him. The St. John’s food bank benefited from his determination to make things easier for coworkers and clients. Volunteer, inventor, builder and storyteller really describes him well.
Jim, we are sorry for your loss and think of you often, especially times spent at pigeon lake.
The Ares Family
Jim Sande says
Thank you so much for thinking of us. I remember Marc arriving at St Rose in Grade 7 and becoming friends right away. And I have vivid memories of Danny and Robert with Beatles haircuts and Lisa without a Beatles haircut. The dinners, juke box, foosball, shuffleboard, Atari, D&D, AD&D, nerds (the candy and us), taking over the living room table, Dr Are’s’ 1980 video recorder, a budgie, Danny’s soft spoken nature, Robert’s comedy, Lisa putting up with with 3 brothers, the lake, the boat, a hole in the boat, the cabin and spiders, ping pong, the tornado threat, the Mimi’s, Muriel with a cast, asteroids hitting Jupiter through a telescope, Tippy, at least 2 Tzu’s, Chantal’s letters, bonfires and a million other memories of my teens and twenties. I am grateful to the Ares family for their generosity, patience and for being such a huge part of my life and also for thinking of us now. Dad had such good memories of working hard with Mrs Ares, Mr Joly, and everyone else at the food bank. (Thanks for not letting him drive you too crazy Mrs Ares)
Thanks again
Jim
Barry Gogal says
My Condolences to the entire family, I have had the pleasure of knowing Ed over the past 50 years being in the Real Estate Industry. he was a great Gentleman, may he RIP.
J Sande says
Thank you Barry, dad spoke very fondly of his days at the Board. Thank you for thinking of us.
Jim
william kot says
Sorry For your loss
The Heller Family says
We are so saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Sande. He was a great friend to our dad and we cherish the many memories growing up and gathering with the Sande family.
We are blessed to be left with such a beautiful loving legacy of family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Heller Family
Maxine Klak says
Karen, Greg and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathies for your loss.
Sending hugs,
Max
John and Mena Ares says
Hey Jim . It has been a long time. If you happen to check the condolences for your Dad , please let us know how we can keep in touch with you.Marc especially wants to know.
Love and hugs to you and Anne Marie.
John and Mena Ares