GILBERT EDNEY

Gilbert `Gil' Roy Edney 1929 2005 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gil Edney announce his passing at St. Paul's Hospital Palliative Care Unit at the age of 75 years on Thursday, June 2, 2005 after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Gil was born to George and Katherine Edney on November 10, 1929 in Saskatoon, SK. He attended King George School and Saskatoon Technical Collegiate. From December 10, 1947 to February 16, 1953 he served in the Royal Canadian Navy aboard the HMCS Athabascan, which included an active tour of duty in Korea. Upon his release from the Navy he was employed by St. Paul's Hospital as a Power Engineer until 1964. In 1953 he met Alice Sen whom he married on September 1, 1956, and with whom he had two daughters. In 1964 they moved to Uranium City, SK where he worked for Eldorado Mines. He greatly enjoyed exploring the beautiful countryside and spent many hours fishing with his family. In 1972 they returned to Saskatoon where he was employed with Cory Potash until retirement in 1994. Gil is survived by his wife, Alice; daughters, Robin Cisse (Jim Sullivan) and Cheryl (Phil) Haughn; grandchildren, Adam, Karia, Ayesha and Abbie Cisse; step grandchildren, Scott and Sherry Haughn; brothers, Lloyd (June), Bruce (Evy) and Jimmy Smith; as well as many nieces, nephews; a large extended family; and his dog, Lonesome. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Katherine Edney; brothers, William and Harold; and sister, Dora. Gil was a happy, friendly and easygoing man, a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. His greatest wealth was his family and friends who loved him very much. He took a very active part in the lives of his children and grandchildren, including those who he "adopted ". He was always there for everyone doing what he could to help. Gil had a wicked sense of humor and loved to tease. He enjoyed working in his yard, growing flowers, working on cars and other projects in his garage. Gil was an avid reader and never missed doing the puzzles in the newspaper. He loved sports and was a longtime Saskatoon Blades season ticket holder. He also enjoyed the occasional game of bingo with his family and friends. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Paul Taillon, Dr. Ken Stakiw, Dr. Kent Bailey, ND and staff, and all the nurses and volunteers in the St. Paul's Palliative Care Unit for their care and support. The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Park Funeral Chapel (311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK), officiated by Rev. Margaret McKechney. The committal of ashes will take place in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Neysa Gruening of PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL, 244-2103.
Published in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix from 6/3/2005 - 6/6/2005. Guest Book

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