Obituary of Edward Rich

RICH, Edward C. "Ted" (Retired Civil Servant) Peacefully at the Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by family on Thursday morning, May 17th, 2012. Edward Clarence Rich of Arnprior at the age of 79 years. Dear son of the late John Edward Rich and the late Frances Henry. Beloved and devoted husband of Joan (nee Dodge). Dearly loved father of Christine Whelan (Tim) of Pakenham and Lisa Johnson (Mike) of Almonte. Proud "Grampa" of Paige and Portia Whelan; Colin and Hannah Johnson. Loved "Baby Brother" of Irene Deacon (late Tom), Alice Snider (late George) and Grace Bird (late Bob). Predeceased by a sister, Clare Grant (late George). Ted will be lovingly remembered by the Dodge family: Brian Markwick, Doreen Dodge (late Bob), Peter Dodge (Lina), Ann Lacourse, Laureen Dodge, Mike Dodge (Trish), Donna Dodge and Shirley Dodge (Ted Hallman). Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Tuesday, May 22nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday, May 23rd from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Service to celebrate Ted's life will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o'clock. Cremation will follow. In memory of Ted, a donation to The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior; the Arnprior Hospital or the Arnprior Food Bank would be appreciated by his family.