HAYDEN, Edgar Dumble

(Veteran WWII Royal Canadian Artillery; Retired Branch Manager Toronto Dominion Bank; Charter Member, North Oshawa Lions) Suddenly and peacefully, at Whitecliffe Terrace, Courtice, Ontario on Monday, August 15, 2011 in his 96th year. Loving and devoted husband to his late wife Hazel Marguerite (Kidd) for 66 years. Loving father of Catherine Morritt (John) of Peterborough, Jayne Hayden (Jon) of Kitchener, and William (Myra) of Oshawa; Grandpa to Sarah Cranley (Bob), Jennifer Chamberlain (Mark), Michael Morritt, Jesse Cournoyer (Lindsay), Geoffrey Lucas; Great Grandpa to Natalie, Leah, Adam, and Ryan. Predeceased by his brother Harold (Rozamond) of Fort Erie, sister Grace (Toronto). Son of Dr. Edgar William Hayden (Cobourg) and Clara Dunn (St. Catharines). A veteran of the 2nd World War, he met the love of his life during high school, and married Hazel on February 1, 1941 in Cobourg, Ontario. As Staff Seargent, West Field Regiment for the Canadian Army, he served as artillery instructor in Cobourg, Sarnia, and Brockville from 1940 – 1943. In September 1943, he left for England, with No.1 CARU, and in July 1944 was stationed in France. He was wounded in August that year and convalesced in England. He rejoined his unit in May 1945 and traveled with them through France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He returned home to his wife and young son in September 1945. He joined the Toronto Bank in 1946 and remained with the Toronto-Dominion Bank until his retirement as Branch Manager (King & Park, Oshawa) in 1976. He was a founding member of the North Oshawa Lions Club and Board Member of the Murray Mackinnon House in Oshawa, and continued as its bookkeeper until the age of 93. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, August 25 after 2:00 pm. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held, in the chapel, at 3:00 pm. As our father was a lover of animals, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Ontario Humane Society, or animal shelter of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.makfuneralhome.com. “The world has lost a kind and loving man who was a true gentleman.”

Condolences

Aug 17, 2011 Trudy McFadyen

My condolences to Ed's family. He was a great guy and always enjoyed coming into the Murray McKinnon office with his dog(s). They never left his side. He will surely be missed!

Aug 21, 2011 Tracy Egan

I was so sorry to read of Ed's passing. He was such a kind and loving man to both people and animals, and he had the magic touch with all the plants in the McKinnon office! Many a cold night he would give me a ride home from work, and I would share the seat with one of his much loved poodles. I feel truly blessed to have known "Mr. Ed."

Aug 21, 2011 Tony Ballinger Ed was one of the kindest men I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I am saddened by his passing.

Nov 1, 2011 kbyqanm bnlpwl