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Edward Joseph Debevc

May 3, 2014

With loving family by his side, Edward, husband for 60 years of Mary Caroline, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014, at Victoria Hospital, London.  Edward was formerly a long-time resident of Windsor.  Survived by his children Edward (Heather), of Prince George, B.C., Kathryn, of London, ON., Caroline Minne (Doug), of Stoney Creek, ON., Thomas (Melissa), of Chatham, ON., and Teresa Cantalini (George), of Edmonton, AB.  Cherished Grandfather of Adam, Kelly, Jennifer, Serena, Mathew, John, Susan and Mark.  Also survived by sisters Olga Mallat (the late Gerry) and Elizabeth Labonte (Ed); sister-in-law Olga Smith; brothers-in-law Fred Smith (the late Ann), Edward Smith (Barbara), George Aqwa, Gilbert Charest; and sister-in-law Louise Kelly.  Predeceased by his parents Louis Debevc (1986) and Josephina Debevc (1974); his sisters Hermina Aqwa (2002) and Minka Charest (2005); and by his brother-in-law Thomas Smith (2000).  Edward was a proud graduate of the Henry Ford Trade School (1953) and retired after forty years of service at The Ford Motor Company in Windsor.  He was a past volunteer with both Habitat for Humanity and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.  Visitation will be held on Monday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., with prayers at 3:30 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH, 511 Cheapside Street, London on Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.  Interment to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, London.  Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Edward are asked to please consider the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Cherish his memory. He was a fine gentleman who was all about family. He was kind to all . His engaging smile and laugh will always be remembered.

~ Dr Tom and Jennifer Smith

(Donated to Society of Saint Vincent de Paul)

~ DENIS and BARBARA REDMOND

(Donated to Canadian Cancer Society)

~ Chuck Smith

(Donated to Society of Saint Vincent de Paul)

~ KarenWalkey

(Donated to Society of Saint Vincent de Paul)

~ Silvana Cantalini-Moroz, Bob Moroz, Augusta Cantalini

(Donated to Society of Saint Vincent de Paul)

~ The Kubicki Family

(Donated to Canadian Cancer Society)

~ Olga Smith

(Donated to Canadian Cancer Society)

~ Mary-Lynn Johnston

Heather & Ed, I am very sorry for your loss. I hope your Mom is alright.Please keep in touch. You are in our thoughts. Julie and Mike

~ Julie Learmonth

George & Teresa Our Condolences, we are sorry for the loss of your Father. Our thought are with you both. Andrew & Rose

~ Andrew & Rose

Teresa, George, Mathew and Serena, We are were so sorry to hear the sad news. Please pass our condolences on to your mom and the rest of your family, Teresa. You are all in our thoughts. Take care. Love, Kim, Mike, Jack and Will Smeeton

~ Kim, Mike, Jack and Will Smeeton

We are all saddened to hear of the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and friend - our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Love the Mallat Family

~ Blaine, Nora, Blake, Ryan and Amanda Mallat

Dear Teresa, George, Matthew, Serena...we are so sorry to learn of your beloved father, father-in-law and grandfather's passing. Our sincerest condolences to you and the entire Debevc family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May Edward rest in eternal peace.

~ Silvana Cantalini-Moroz, Bob Moroz, Augusta Cantalini

Debevc family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. Tim, Brenda, Alexa, Paige Jacob

~ Tim, Brenda, Alexa, Paige Jacob

Aunt Mary and Family I am thinking of you and sorry to hear of Uncle Ed Passing away my thoughts and prayers to the family

~ John Charest

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ,OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

~ DENIS and BARBARA REDMOND

Aunt Mary and Family, Thinking of you at this sad time. Please know that we will cherish our memories of Uncle Ed. Love and prayers, Chuck and Brenda

~ Chuck & Brenda Smith

Dear Kathy, Just wanted to extend my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Losing a parent is always a difficult time. It is nice that you are so close to your parents in London to help them out. Enjoy your memories that you and your family are sharing at this time and that you can all be together. Liz and Fred Hotz

~ Liz (Ditzend)Hotz

George & Teresa - sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He was such a fighter. Our deepest sympathy.

~ Maurizio & Jane Iaccino

Dear Karthryn, I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your father was a very loving and compassionate man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen, Ainslie and Liam

~ Karen Walkey

Debevc Family , Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to all. Aunt Olga and Dan Smith

~ Olga and Dan Smith

Dear Ed, Heather and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Cherish the memories. Janis Snider

~ Janis Snider

Please know that our love and prayers are with you at this time. There are no words that can ease such a loss. "Until you meet again, may God hold him in the palm of His hand" With love and prayers, Pat and Norm Thacker

~ Pat Thacker and family

Aunt Mary and family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers! We love you and we will see you at the mass on Tuesday. x0

~ Brenda Mallat & Paul

Thank-you Uncle Ed for all the great memories and being such a kind and caring uncle, love to all, Mary-Lynn

~ Mary-Lynn Johnston(Smith)

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