EDWARD GRESIK Obituary
Passed away peacefully on August 26, 2016. Beloved husband for 71 years of Jean (nee Welsh). Dear father of Rick (Brenda) and Mary Ann (Karry) Kouvelas. Loving grandfather of Alison (Shawn), Melody (Ben), Joanna (Marc), Benjamin (Amanda), Mark (Crystal), Joseph (Christine), Stephanie (Matthew). Loving great-grandfather of 8 great-grandkids. Dear brother of the late Stella and Mary. Eddie retired from G.M. after 41 years as an Engineer. He enjoyed his time playing with the Windsor Banjos and building and flying radio controlled planes, most recently with the Leamington R/C Club. Visitation will be held at the
Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre,
14 Russell Street, Leamington
(519-326-2631)
on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service to Celebrate Edward's Life from the Funeral Home on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Thomas Kay officiating. If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Chatham-Kent Racing Against Drugs Committee. Share a memory or make a donation at
www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Jeannie&Richard Prinsen
September 1, 2016
Dear Rick, Brenda, Alison, Melody, Ben, Joanna, and family: our condolences on the loss of your dad and grandpa. God bless and comfort all of you as you share memories and say goodbye. - Jeannie and Richard
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David Milani
August 31, 2016
Growing up on Everts street, Mr. Gresik was always kind enough to show myself and my friends all the R/C planes he had in his basement. He even took us with him a couple of times when he went to fly them. Fond memories of a kind man. My condolences.
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