It is with sadden hearts on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Poseidon Care Home in Winnipeg Manitoba, the family announces the passing of Edward Drebit at the age of 80 years.
Edward was born in Grandview, Manitoba. After he left Grandview he moved to Winnipeg where he worked for Simon-Day, and then for CN where he worked for 23 years before retiring.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Jeanne (Gobeil) of 48 years, their children Richard (Krista), Lisa (Dom), and his beloved grandchildren Jean-Marc, Gilles, and Luc. He also leaves his two brothers Victor and Peter as well as many friends and family. Edward was predeceased by his parents Metro and Tillie (Yurkiw) and his brother William.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. You are invited to join us virtually by accessing the Livestream link on Edward’s obituary at www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Flowers are gracefully declined and friends and family so wishing to may contribute to his memory to CancerCare Manitoba, or charity of their choice.
A special thank you to his caregivers as well as the nurses and doctors at Poseidon Care Home.
