Edward William Rudd

Suddenly at University Hospital on Monday, December 24^th, 2012, Edward William Rudd, of London, at the age of 78.  Loving husband of Marjorie (Kester) Rudd for 50 years.  Cherished father of Kevin (Lesia) Rudd, of Mississauga and Colleen (Peter) Nikolopoulos, of London.  Also loved by his grandchildren:  Melanie, Lucas, Andrew and Irene.  Dear brother of Eleanor (the late Carl) Miller, Muriel (the late Leslie) Anthony, Betty (Gordon) Sweatman, and Wilfred (Sylvia) Rudd.  Predeceased by brother Gordon and by sister Doris.  Brother-in-law of Marilyn Rudd, Cecil (Verna) Kester, Helen (Ted) Hughes, Doris (Lawrence) Ullyot and Shirley (Ed) Soder.  The funeral service will be conducted at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Friday, December 28^th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior.  Interment at Zion Hill Cemetery.  Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Edward are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.