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EDWARD STACHIW Obituary
Ed is now in heaven with his family, having an extra-large coffee or two or maybe even three.
He was born and raised in Thunder Bay, "the best city on the planet", to parents Harry and Frances Stachiw. His early years were spent at McIntyre River reeling in many fish and having fun with family and friends. After receiving his welder certification, he headed out west….." the mountains were calling". He eventually settled in Victoria B.C. working as an artist and later returning home to Thunder Bay.
His favourite saying was "if I can make you smile, it would make my day". Wherever he went, which included the Dew Drop Inn, he showed kindness and faith "by changing the world, even just a little bit".
Ed will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his precious daughter Megan, her mother Casey and her brother Taylor; brother Michael (Susan), sons James (Emilie) and Ryan (Kellie); sister Barb (Randy) Black; niece Kady (Greg) and Matthew (Dawn), children of the late Gerald and Nina Stachiw; Auntie Anne, great-nephews Hunter, Cameron and Lucas, great-niece Hallie, as well as numerous cousins and special friend Patrick Amos.
He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Frances, brother Gerry, sister-in-law Nina, grandparents, numerous uncles and aunts. Special mention to his Uncle Tommy who he greatly missed.
Heartfelt gratitude to the staff at BISNO for their support and Thunder Bay Regional Hospital Emergency and ICU Staff who helped us through a difficult time. You are angels from above.
A celebration of Ed's life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 9, 2026 in the R. Leino Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, presided by Pastor Roma Fisher. Visitation will begin one hour prior. Interment will take place in St. Andrew's Cemetery at a later date.
Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Dew Drop Inn, Thunder Bay.
The service will be livestreamed at www.harbourviewfuneral.ca where condolences may be offered.
Eddie, Ed, Dadio You can do it. The trick is just do it, then it's done and you've gone on to your next adventure.
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Maryann Madigan
February 1, 2026
I´ve known Eddie for a lot of years and was saddened to hear of his passing just recently. Eddie was always kind and respectful towards me and always had something to talk about, and He liked his coffee, lots. I will miss bumping into him on one of my walks about town.
My condolences to Eddies family as I know he will be dearly missed. Sending lots of love and healing prayers to you all.
Rest in Paradise Eddie!
Cindy Edwards
January 16, 2026
Just found out about Eddy. Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rob Paxson
January 13, 2026
Ah Eddy way too many memories and laughs. Farewell my friend.
Teddy McLaren
January 13, 2026
My deepest most heartfelt condolences to Ed´s family and to my nephew Braunson McCraw who knew Edward Stachiw and was friends with him. Big hugs my nephew.
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Malerie
January 12, 2026
So sorry for your loss
Jarrell Hoard
January 12, 2026
Missing you. Just found out, unbelievable
Ed & Maxine Wesley
January 8, 2026
My wife and I will miss Ed dearly, he was a faithful member of our church Faith City Church, he was always kind and friendly.We will see one day. " Victory"
Dr. James
January 8, 2026
Ed was a character. I got to know him through his time in Humanities 101 ... he actually ended up being the graduation valedictorian that year. I will never forget our shared time in the classroom - Ed always had something to say, a story to tell, and a word of encouragement for the other students.
Leonard Westerinen
January 8, 2026
So sorry to hear of Ed´s passing. We had some great adventures in the 70´s and 80´s in Victoria. My sincerest condolences to all his family and friends.
John & Shelley Sobkowich
January 8, 2026
Mike, Susan & family - condolences upon hearing of Eddy's passing
Cheryl
January 7, 2026
Ed delighted in making others happy.... He truly was a beautiful human being.
Lynda Durant
January 7, 2026
RIP Ed, you beautiful human being. We will all miss you at FCC
Walter Prettie
January 7, 2026
I had the pleasure of knowing Ed, "Thunder Bay's second best snooker player." He brought positivity with him wherever he went and always had a story. I will genuinely miss him.
Rina
January 7, 2026
RIP Ed. I remember those beautiful curls you had so many years ago.
Simo Jamsa
January 7, 2026
Sorry for your loss
Charlene
January 7, 2026
Ed was a ray of sunshine. He truly made the world a brighter place. He was so kind and compassionate and positive. Charlene
ann
January 7, 2026
so sorry for your loss . Ed was a good friend of my husband Ivar and was in the wedding party in 1976
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