Edward George McBride

Born Dec 27, 1927 in Red Deer Alberta eldest of two children his sister is Loree. His father Alfred was a railroad conductor; Ed was very proud of his father and often commented on his role on the railroad. His mother Minnie was telephone operator in the pioneer days of telephone service in Alberta. Ed’s parents separated so Ed, Loree and their mother moved to a farm near Penhold Alberta where she worked as a house keeper and Ed helped out on the farm from 1935 – 1942. Ed talks about riding a horse to school every day. Ed, Loree and their mother moved to Edmonton in 1942. Where Ed went to Victoria High school for grades 9 & 10, he enjoyed extracurricular activities such as the Tuxes which he loved and has friends from the Tuxes to this day.

In 1946 Ed went to work at the Government of Alberta in the Forest Land Use Department. Ed was very proud of his career there, which spanned 41 years. He started as a clerk in the office and was an office manager at his retirement. Ed met his future wife Rosslyn at the Government of Alberta offices. They were married August 8, 1953. In 1955 they moved into a new home in Dovercourt on the outskirts of Edmonton where they raised two lovely daughters Barbara and Michelle.

Barbara married Jerry and they have two daughters Julie and Diana. Julie married Curtis and they have a son Gavin.

Michelle married Jack and they have two sons Daniel and Bradley.

Until his illness Ed never had an unkind word or raised his voice in anger. He loved to watch his daughters compete in dancing and cheer them on in sports or be with them to watch sports or parades. He loved talking and being with his family at events like the former Klondike Days.

Education, Training, Occupation, Religious Practices, Retirement Years:

Education:

Completed grade 10 Victoria Composite High School, Edmonton

Occupation:

Retired as an Office Manager for the Govt of Alberta in the Lands and Forests Division

Religious Practices:

United Church Faith

Retirement years:

Travelled over seas

Visited Family in Eastern Canada

Gardened, Golfed, Camped, Biked, Walked

Loved to spend time with Family & Friends

Ed was always extremely proud of his work career and how long he was at the government. He held the second place record for number of years of service and was shooting for first place when he took advantage of an early retirement opportunity. Ed left school after grade 10, he was not an academic preferring to learn hands on. He enjoyed his work in Forest Land Use because he loves the outdoors but didn’t want to work outdoors for a living.

Ed made the most of his retirement years. He loved to spend time outdoors; he took pride in keeping his lawn green, and his flowerbeds full of beautiful flowers. Ed & Ros went on Caribbean and Alaskan cruises and a trip to Ireland & England with Loree and Prentice.

Ed loved to walk; he would walk several miles before his illness, then he began taking short walks almost every day with his neighbour Nick until he was no longer able to.

Travel & Activities History:

Travel:

Caribbean and Alaskan cruises

Ireland & England

Eastern Canada

Activities:

Treasurer for the Dovercourt Community League for 11 years

Managed Daughter’s Baseball Teams

Attended Community League activities such as Dances with many

Friends he made within the Community (very well liked)

Season ticket holder to Edmonton Eskimo Games

Attended many Edmonton Oilier Games

Family gatherings, playing games, cards, and computer games

Camping, Curling, Bowling, Tennis, Bike Riding, Walking

Ed and Ros took their kids on camping trips to the Okanagan often starting in the early 60s. When their kids grew up they kept going themselves returning to the same site near Osoyoos year after year. Ed & Ros were avid golfers through their retirement years going weekly for several summers. Ed and Ros were avid bowlers; they bowled in weekly leagues until Ed’s illness, he bowled his last game December 27, 2008.

Ed was able live out his final two years with dignity and respect under the thoughtful care of the nurses and personal attendants at the Citadel Extended Care Unit in St Albert. We give thanks that his passing was peaceful and quick.

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McBride, Edward George

December 27, 1927 – February 23, 2010

On February 23, 2010, Mr. Ed McBride of Edmonton, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Rosslyn, his daughters Barbara (Jerry), Michelle (Jack), grandchildren Julie (Curtis), Diana, Daniel, Bradley and great grandson Gavin, his sister Loree (Prentice) as well as numerous friends and extended family members.

A memorial service will be held at Memories Funeral Home, 13403 – St. Albert Trail, Edmonton, Alberta on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 2:00 PM.

Memorial donations In Ed’s honour may be made directly to the charity of your choice. To send condolences please visit: www.mem.com

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