Obituary of Edward Patrick McDermott

MCDERMOTT, Edward Patrick, died peacefully on March 6, 2008. Predeceased by his wife of fifty-one years Nadine Helen (O’Connor), his son Patrick Joseph, daughter Teresa and granddaughter Laura Helen. Loving father of Sheila, Gail, Charles (Debbie), Paul (Allison) and Michael. Cherished Grampa to Arden, Connor, Ian, Alison, Miranda, Jack, Abigail and Patrick. Ted was born on February 12, 1925 in Oakville, Ontario, the son of the late Charles Joseph and the late Esther Mary (Hall), brother to the late Robert McDermott, survived by his sisters Helen Maybee (Arthur), Catherine and Gabrielle McDermott, sister-in-law Joy McDermott. After completing the No 2 Canadian Army University Course, Ted served overseas as part of the Canadian Army Occupation force in the 23rd Field Artillery Regiment and the 3rd Anti-Tank Regiment. Upon his return to Canada, Ted studied Commerce at the University of Toronto (St. Michael’s College) and then received his Chartered Accountant designation. From 1960 to 1986 Ted worked for the Polysar and Petrosar Corporations in Sarnia, Ontario. Ted and Nadine raised their children and helped raise their grandchildren in the only home the family knew and loved so much in Sarnia, Ontario. Both played golf and were devoted and integral members of Sacred Heart Church. Ted will be sadly missed and fondly remembered for his good humor, generosity and most of all, his devotion to his family. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Monday where prayers will be offered at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial celebrating Ted's life will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Cremation to follow. Private interment at a later date. Luncheon will follow mass in the Parish meeting room. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Save A Family Plan P.O. Box 3622 London, Ontario N6A 4L4 or Huron House Boy’s Home, PO Box 26, Bright’s Grove, N0N 1C0 in Ted’s memory would be greatly appreciated. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com. A tree will be planted in memory of Edward McDermott in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 21st, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area.