We Remember
THERRIEN, Joseph Medric Edward “Ed”
June 22, 1936 — September 9, 2025
Born June 22, 1936 in The Pas, Manitoba, Ed passed away on September 9, 2025 at the age of 89.
Ed will be missed by his loving wife of 71 years, Mel, and was the proud father of Brent, Brenda (Tony), Bev (Kirk), Bonnie (Darrell) and Brad (Stacey); the delighted grandfather of Sean, Kelly (Chris), Asia, Hayden, Adam, Rosalind, Ariel, Isabelle, Samantha, Reid, Alex, Mackenzie; and great-grandfather of Christopher.
He will also be missed by his surviving brother Henry, friends, neighbours, and golf buddies.
Ed enjoyed his 38-year career with Alberta Government Telephones, now Telus. He very much enjoyed his retirement in the Okanagan, first at Fintry and latterly in Kelowna.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a memorial donation in Ed’s memory to: Transform the lives of 5 families — Support C.A.R.E. Build House 4, an independent living facilities for disabled adults where his granddaughter Samantha resides.
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My condolences go out to Ed’s wife and all his family. Known Ed & Mel for more than 34 years. They are parents to our daughter in law Bonnie. Ed was a great host and a very nice man who was so good to his family and their many friends. He raised a very nice family through the years, who all did very well. He will be missed by all of them and his many friends. Mel I know you will miss him lots. But he will be in a wonderfull place and not suffering anymore, And someday everyone will join him there, in that place.🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏
Mel I am so sad to hear of Ed’s passing please accept our condolences 💐 Ed was always willing to lend us girls when we used to come before Mom he would always have to come and relight our hot water tank and I sure he went around the house and turned the outside water taps off lol as we never knew they were open. Plus he loved his garden here in Fintry 💞
Mel, so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. It was nice getting to know him over the year as he was on the same floor as my dad and also getting to know you by saying hi each time you visited and getting to know you also. Remember you will see him again someday.