September 10, 1951- January 30, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edgar Robert Dearden (Ed) on January 30, 2023 at the age of 71.
Ed was born in New Westminster to Robert and Dorothy (nee Hermann), both deceased, and grew up in Coquitlam. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Dale, step-daughter Alexis, two beautiful grandchildren Adora and Beau, sisters Elaine Ramsay (Bob, deceased), Sharon Sullivan (Bryan), brother Dan (Cindy), many nieces and nephews, and his furry companion of 17 years, Coco.
Ed worked all his life in construction and took great pride in being a master of his craft. In retirement Ed and Dale moved from Maple Ridge to Chilliwack where Ed enjoyed fishing on the Vedder River (even though the fish were few and far between), and towing the travel trailer to far-flung places, his favorite being San Felipe on the Sea of Cortez in Mexico.
Ed had numerous health issues throughout his life but bore them all with a smile and a wicked sense of humour. In fact, adversity likely made him the funny, gentle and kind soul that he was. We will miss him terribly but take solace in knowing he is now at peace. To quote Henry Wadsworth Longfellow:
And the night shall be filled with music. And the cares that infest the day, shall fold their tents like the Arabs, and as silently steal away.
There will be no service by request. Flowers are graciously declined, but should you wish to make a donation in Ed's name to any one of the following it would be much appreciated: The Canadian Juvenile Diabetes Association, The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve, The Nature Trust of B.C., or a charity of your choice.
Godspeed the love of my life, we will see each other again.
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