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Lana (Hutton) Bickert
May 19, 2008
Chynoweth family,
Our belated condolences on the loss of your dad, Jeff and Dean. We know that hockey will never be the same.
Lana (Hutton) Bickert and Linda (Hutton) Gunderman
May 13, 2008
Linda, Dean, and Jeff
With our deepest sympathy. We were so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. We have alot of memories of the good times with the "Lads" with both of you. We had the pleasure of meeting up with Ed in Portland and Prince Albert at a few hockey games. It was so nice to see his happy, friendly, smiling face, and someone we knew. We always had a good visit. May he rest in peace.
George and Joanne Symchyck
Saskatoon
Michele Morley
May 3, 2008
Dear Linda, Jeff and Dean,
The good memories go all the way back to the Calgary Wrangler days. Ed was a great friend to my father and I know how highly dad thought of him. There was never any shortage of laughter when the two of them were together. This held true even this past January when they were in Tom Baker at the same time - they were both joking despite their conditions. I can truly empathize with what you are all going through. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories.
Michele Morley
Bev & Steve Tocheniuk & Family
May 2, 2008
Linda, Jeff, Dean & Families,
We are so sorry to hear of Ed's illness and passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
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Roger Lemire
April 30, 2008
Dear Linda, Jeff and Dean
On behalf of my family I would like to express our heartfelt sympathy in Ed's passing. He was a man I had the honour of knowing for over 15 years and he was a person whom was truly not only a great hockey man but also a great person. The hockey community has lost a great friend but his legacey will live on as a result of his great work.
I guess we can take hommage that in a dressing room in Canada are the words "FROM THESE FAILING HANDS I PASS THE TORCH" and with Ed he has passed the torch to you.
Sincerely
Roger And Karen Lemire
Dick & Cheryl Staples
April 30, 2008
Linda and Family
May God be at your side during this time of sorrow
Kerry Statham
April 30, 2008
Linda, Jeff and Dean.
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. I have a lot of great memories of Ed from the various ballparks in and around Calgary - He was a great guy, always with a story to tell or a tip to give out. He will be missed in all of the circles he was a part of.
Kerry and Andrea Statham and family
John Hudak
April 28, 2008
Jeff, Dean and Linda,
Please know that your family has been in my thoughts . My prayers go out to you at this difficult time in your lives. I only met Ed a couple of times over the last few years but know of his lengthy commitment to the WHL and more recently the Kootenay Ice. My daughter, Janine, had the pleasure of working for the Ice for three years and was treated well and I know those teachings
strickled down from "Big Ed." He fought the good fight and now can rest in peace in The Big Boardroom knowing his sons are well placed to follow his footsteps.
Billy Melville
April 28, 2008
Linda, Jeff & Dean
My deepest condolences on Ed's passing. He was a great man on many levels and will most certainly be missed.
There will never be another like him.
Billy, Joanne & Jessica Melville
Gerry Heskett
April 27, 2008
We knew each other in high school and I was one of the first to meet you in September, 1956 at STCI. There were a lot of laughs and enjoyable times. We renewed our friendship as we watched your son Jeff and my son David play hockey together on an outdoor rink at Harold Tatler Park on Jarvis Drive in Saskatoon. The good memories will never fade. We will miss you Ed.
Meredith Debnam
April 27, 2008
Linda, Jeff, Dean and families. I wish to express my sincerest sympathies at this time of loss. He will be remembered in the hearts of many. God Bless.
Don Richardson (son of Blanche & Glenn)
April 26, 2008
Hello Linda, Jeff & Dean,
I'm so sorry to hear of Ed's passing and extend to you my deepest condolences.
Not unlike Will Klein, I too vividly remember visiting with Ed as he leaned back against the shirt shelves at The College Shop amid the warmth of Stu, Bill and Frank's near sometimes Barnum & Bailey atmosphere that made it all such fun to visit.
When we'd encounter each other Ed always greeted me with that smile and genuine "How are you doing Donnie".
I'll long miss Ed and share deeply in your loss.
Bob Corran
April 26, 2008
Linda, Dean, and Jeff:
My most sincere condolences on Ed's passing. He was a special person who made others' lives better, whether they be gifted athletes, colleagues, or friends. I will miss him, as will so many others but through his work and his wonderful legacy, he will be among us forever.
My thoughts, prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
Bob Corran, University of Vermont
Brian & Brenda Tutt
April 25, 2008
Dear Mrs. Chynoweth, Jeff & Dean,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Volden
April 25, 2008
Dear Linda & family,
I was so sorry to hear of Ed's illness & passing. My thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Betty Schnitzler (Helt)
April 25, 2008
To,Don and famly.Jack and family,Jean and family
my deepest sympathy in the passing of your brother Ed at this time..I wanted to let you know that I am thinking off you all at this sad time and grieving along with you..Take care everyone..Most sincerely
Betty Schnitzler (Helt)formally from from Coleville
David and Nadia Lovett
April 25, 2008
Dear Linda,
We will always remember Ed's infectous laugh and happy demeanor. He was a leader and a good friend to many people and it has been a pleasure and privilege to know him and have him as a memorable part of our lives.
We remember fondly the trips we took together in the early days of Kinsmen and the visits we had from time to time after our families lived apart as careers sent us to different cities. Despite the fact that our lives are dimmer with his passing, our fond memories of both of you are still bright and will continue to bring us smiles.
Ed has moved on to the next great adventure.
Our condolences to you , Jeff, Dean and all the Chynoweth family.
David and Nadia Lovett
John McKeachie
April 25, 2008
Dean/Jeff: I wrote your Mom the other day but just wanted you to know how much I thought of your Dad. But you probably already knew that. I can't tell you how much I respected not only his friendship but also his professionalism in the 3+ decades with which I was associated with him. And the laughs! You know what I mean. If I had podium for guys who meant so much to me, Ed Chynoweth would be on it front and centre. Beyond that words can't express how much I feel for your loss. I talked to him a month ago for the last time and having lost my Dad in 1965 can't tell you how much I feel for you.
Will Klein
April 25, 2008
Dear Linda:
I am so sorry to learn of Ed's passing. My memory immediately goes back to your dad, Stu Lindsay, Bill Scott and Frank Szombathy at the College Shop in Saskatoon. That is where I first met Ed. His enthusiasm enveloped everyone with whom he came in contact.
He never forgot his roots. I had the good fortune of proposing Ed to the Saskatoon Kinsmen Club. He had a sense of community then and it continued throughout his life.
You have been a wonderful team, LInda, and your legacy is the testimony of your legion of friends.
You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Vivian and Kim richards
April 25, 2008
Linda, Jeff and Dean: We send our deepest condolences in the loss of Ed. His smile is everlasting to those who knew him plus the chatting he did with those at hockey games. Always looked forward to seeing Ed, Jeff and Dean and Linda at all the Wrangler games we attended and our chats about the billets we had. Keep up your work with hockey Jeff and Dean. You are in our thoughts! May the Lord comfort all of you.
Gary & Bev McKechney
April 25, 2008
To Linda, Jeff & Dean and families..
We first met Ed when our son Rob McKechney played for Doug Sauter's Calgary Wranglers. Since then during my coaching time w/ the Estevan Bruins, Ed had given me some advice and support. The professional way that Ed ran the Western Canada League(which included such renegades as Scotty Munroe & Ernie McLean,who I followed at the helm of the Estevn Bruins) will always be remembered.
At about the same time I met Jeff who I felt was management material . Dean, I watched play hockey when I scouted for Medicine Hat.
I have not met you, Linda but somebody did a fine job of raising your two sons!
Hockey in general has lost a a fine supporter and builder. He will be missed.
Stuart Judge
April 25, 2008
Dear Chynoweth Family,
I can only reiterate (as many have in the guestbook) what a tremendous influence Ed had on my life. Ed always put others first - especially the kids - and everyone was important. His guidance was always honest and thoughtful. I try everyday to live up to Ed's standard of how to treat others. He is now smiling down on us from Heaven, and we all know that familiar smile. He probably has the angels in stitches with the stories he can tell. Ed's legacy lives on in all of us and we are all so lucky to know the entire Chynoweth family.
May God bring you peace and comfort,
Stuart, Paula, Cameron, Nolan and Erin Judge
Ken Hutson
April 25, 2008
Linda and family:I was so sorry to read today of the passing of Ed ,recently.We were friends and shirt-tail relations back in your Saskatoon days (Kinsmen and through marraige}I am brother to Len and Elenore Hutson (Lindsay/Hutson)Please accept my sincere condolences.Ken Hutson
Tammy Belleville (Benson)
April 25, 2008
Mrs Chynoweth, Jeff, Dean & Families I thought of you all so often after I found out Mr Chynoweth was ill. He is now at peace. My thoughts are with you in your time of grief. May wonderful memories of your dad bring you comfort.
Scott McCrady
April 25, 2008
Linda, Dean, Jeff & Families,
We are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. He was a genuine and great man who was a friend, teacher and mentor to many including myself. I'll really miss those one-liners that automatically brought a smile to my face. He will be missed.
Scott & Penny McCrady
Ted & kAY Vogel [Kay Helt]
April 24, 2008
Tothe Chynoweth families,we're so sorry to hear of Ed's he was agreat family to our families hope Jeffrey & Dean wILL continue their dads hockey career
Randy Ferrara
April 24, 2008
To the Chynoweth family:
Hoping that the strength and support of your family and friends helps you through this difficult time.
Bob and Audrey Tory
April 24, 2008
Dear Linda, Jeff, Dean and families. It is with our deepest sympathy that we hear of Ed's passing. Ed meant so much to so many people. You could not spend time with him without a smile coming across your face. The passion he showed for his family, hockey, friends and business was something that was genuine and special. A part of Ed will live with every person he touched. Every rink will bring fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. All our love.
Quinell and Chantelle Lockwood
April 24, 2008
Dear Jeff, Dean, and the fammily and friends of Big Ed Chynoweth. We know it's hard to take right now but with the strength of all those around you that loved Ed and everything he stood for, you will make it through one day at a time.
Time eases the pain and let's you remember him the way you all should, and not just grieve in pain for him and your loss.
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of "Big Ed" back in Cranbrook. I sit here knowing in my heart that he was fighting his condition for quite a while now, but still I just cant believe the man that did so much for so many throughout his life has been taken so early in his own life.
He has done so much for the small little town of Cranbrook BC and will be forever missed by all the people here he has touched and all the fans who never knew him. His big smile on his face walking around the rec plex will never leave our memories. He loved it here and you could see it every night he was here.
Knowing Ed, he has something big already on the go wherever he may be, helping someone out, or making some needed changes to something to benefit all involved.
Thanks big ED, for everything. We miss you already. GO ICE GO!!!
Allan & Lois Wrubell
April 24, 2008
Linda & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ed touched a lot of lives whether it be in fastball; Kinsmen; hockey or other ventures. We are grateful to have known him.
Earl Ingarfield Sr
April 24, 2008
Linda, Dean, Jeff & Families,
We are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. As you all know we enjoyed many great times together. Ed was without a doubt a friend and a fine Man.
sincerely,
Earl & Grace Ingarfield
Bob Schroeder
April 24, 2008
To the Chynoweth family. I was saddened to learn of ed's passing. I met Ed when he made trips to Portland to meet with Brian Shaw. Ed always had a welcome greeting and we got to know each other pretty well over the years. He was a great man and a great representative of the WHL and CHL. He will be sorely misssed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob Schroeder, Scorekeeper, PWH, Portland, OR.
hugh mcfadyen
April 24, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ken and Sharon Roworth
April 24, 2008
Dear Linda, Dean, Jeff and families,
Our thoughts are of you, and our prayers are with you all.
We were watching the Flames/San Jose hockey game via satellite T.V. when Ed's picture came on the screen. A sad way to learn of his passing, but a sure sign of the high esteem in which he is held.
May it bring you some comfort to hear from so many who knew him and loved him and admired the wonderful man that he was (we among them).
We leave tomorrow for home but will be thinking of you (as we make our way back to Calgary) and in the days and weeks ahead.
Joyce/Bert Radke
April 24, 2008
Sincerest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Ed. May your wonderful memories give you strength.
Old friends from Coleville,
Joyce and Bert Radke
Jody Pellegrini
April 24, 2008
Linda, Jeff, Dean & Families
We are so sorry for your loss. Ed was truly a remarkable man and I am so glad that my Dad and him were the best of friends. I love to listen to all the stories of them when they were younger. They were quite a pair. I will always cherish my last conversation with Ed while you were visiting my parent's at our cottage last summer. May god bless all of you at this time and take comfort in knowing that Ed is in a beautiful place with no more pain.
All our love
Jody (Balon) Pellegrini & Family
Daryl henry
April 24, 2008
Dear Linda, Jeff and Dean,
Please accept our deepest condolences for Ed's recent passing. This must be a very difficult time for you all. Ed was a man of such strength, great integrity and fantastic leadership. He has touched and helped so many people over the years. I treasure the times spent with Ed and your great family and hope to see you May 5th. God Bless.
Daryl Henry (Judy, Patrick, Mitchell, Ashley, Lindsay)
Jody (McIntyre) Renaud
April 24, 2008
Dear Mrs. Chynoweth, Jeff and Dean:
I'm so sorry to hear that Mr. Chynoweth has passed. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Rob and Pat Matsuoka and Families
April 24, 2008
To the Chynoweth Family, our deepest condolences. Ed will most definitely be missed by all and the hockey world has lost a true leader. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dick Hildebrandt
April 23, 2008
Dear Linda, Jeff, Dean and families:
It is with very heavy hearts that we pass on our condolences to all of you. We did not have a good day after we heard of Ed's
passing. It is so hard to believe that Ed is gone, but we know that he is in a better place and no more suffering.
God Bless you all and we hope
to see you May 5th.
Love JOAN & HARV HILDEBRANDT
Brent Williams
April 23, 2008
To Mrs Chynoweth, Jeff and Dean my deepest thoughts and prayers go out to and your families at this time of sorrow. I have many fond memories of our time playing hockey back in Calgary Jeff and one story that I remember to this day is the day I asked your Dad "Mr Chynoweth how can I become an NHL hockey player and he response was "Brent work hard, be a team player and probadly the one thing that I should of done but never did was stop and turn back instead of making a big loop to go back the other way and also to stop skating bull-legged. Remenber the good times you had with your father and take pride in knowing that your Dad had a big role in many peoples lives who went on to greatness. Best wishes.
Archie & Jackie Holmes
April 23, 2008
Linda & Family, We are so very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our memories of a great neighbour and friend will always be with us all. We had some very good times at our BINGO parties .
Fintan Anne, Nigel, Elliott and Dayna Mealia
April 23, 2008
Linda Jeff and Dean, Many years have gone by since we were neighbours in Lake Bonavista, but the years have not deminished our memories. Our thoughts are with you and the family at this sad time.
Marg Patrick
April 23, 2008
Linda, Jeff and Dean, we wanted to let you know how sorry we are to hear of Ed's passing. What a great guy. He will be missed by so many. I recall out first meeting at the Commadore Cafe in Saskatoon, many years ago, before we all moved to Lake Bonavista. We are thinking of you,
Marg, Brad, Chris and Tom Patrick
Roy and Kerrie Moore
April 23, 2008
Linda and family, Ed will always be fondly remembered for his positive attitude and sparkling spirit by all of us from Saskatoon. Every day in The College Shop was special as we enjoyed his great sense of humour. Our deepest regrets on your loss.
Ed Melville Jr.
April 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Chynoweth family at this time, as well as the entire Hockey community. As great man has been lost, but his impact will live on forever.
Don Eastcott
April 23, 2008
Linda, Jeff & Dean, my thoughts are with you and your Family. I am saddened to hear of Ed's passing.
Lottie Faux
April 23, 2008
Linda, Jeff&Michelle, Dean&Becky and Kids,
We were sorry to hear about Ed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We feel blessed to have know Ed...he always had time to talk and gave a great HUG! Jeff and Dean, you both have soo many of your father's traits...he was your best friend and it shows.
With love,
Lottie, Brittany and Justin
Gary Bevan
April 23, 2008
Ed will be missed by all that new him
our condolences
Gary and Dolores Bevan
Linda and Don Coward
April 23, 2008
Our sincere condolences to the entire Chynoweth Family. We are deeply saddened by the loss of a remarkable man who was not only a wonderful family man but a man who dedicated his life to junior hockey. We appreciate every thing he did and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Stephanie (Fai) & Staven Bender
April 23, 2008
Mrs. Chynoweth, Dean, Jeff and families, our deepest condolences on your enourmous lost. I believe that the thoughts and prayers of those who care can make a difference and I wanted to let you know we are thinking about all of you.
Juanita Williams
April 23, 2008
My heartfelt thoughts are with you Linda, Jeff, Dean and your Families. Cherish the memories of Ed in these next few difficult days, weeks and months and that will hopefully give you strength to move forward. When I think of Ed, my memories of this Family and Lake Bonavista Rec. Center come to mind. We made many friends there and hold fond memories of them and especially the "Chynoweth" family. I last met Ed in the spring of 2006 in Lake Bonavista Mall...we stood and had a chat and he spoke of our family and the time we devoted to hockey in the community...a recognition from a Great Man. Brent, Craig and I have had many conversations of your family since learning of Ed being in a Hospice. My prayers go out to you.
God Bless your Family.
Hockey Canada Family
April 23, 2008
On behalf of the Hockey family across Canada, thoughts and prayers are with you and our hearts grieve with you. He will live on in our hearts and memories. Knowing Ed, he's already busy helping from the other side.
Dr. Allan Morris and Bob Nicholson
Chair of the Board and President
Hockey Canada
Ken Sauer
April 23, 2008
Linda, Jeff and Dean and families
Valerie and I were deeply saddened by your loss, even though we knew Ed had been ill for awhile.
Please understand that my friendship with Ed goes all the way back to when he was about 13 -- he offered to be my assistant at a Track Meet and I never forgot his attention to his task. He continued to do the same thing the reast of his life.
The WHL and the CHL can reflect upon the true professionalism that Ed brought to Canadian Junior Hockey. He was truly a great leader and visionary. I know that he will want you Jeff and Dean to carry on the Chynoweth tradition and continue to seek better things for the League.
We want you to know our thoughts will be with you during the days and weeks ahead.
Ken and Valerie Sauer, Medicine Hat, AB
Kay & Dave Pankratz
April 23, 2008
Where have the years disappeared to? Linda, many memories of you and Ed came to mind when we heard the sad news that Ed was gone. Ed was the one who made me feel I belonged when I came to the Lads. He was a special friend.
May God's love surround you and give you and your family strength during this difficult time. Fond memories of my coffee times with you, Linda.
Wayne Bannatyne
April 23, 2008
To the entire Chynoweth family. My thoughts are with you in this most difficult of times. I know exactly where your minds and hearts are right now, as I lost my father in August. Take comfort in all of the wonderful memories that you wil hold onto forever.
Bernie Eigl
April 23, 2008
Ed was a man who approached every facet of life with strength, dignity and a good sense of what is right. I can safely say that everyone who has met him is better for it and that is an amazing legacy. My thoughts are with you.
Bill Winter
April 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Corney Red Friesen
April 23, 2008
To Linda,Jeff,Dean and Families,please accept our love and prayers at this rough time,Stretch was our 1st baseman with his beloved College Lads,fastball team>Ed will be so missed,in 2002 Ed came to Edna and I at a Hurricane game ,in Lethbrige,and we chatted,he was with many hockey dignitairies,he spotted us and Fastball Fever was on,that was Ed!!God will give you the strength to handle this!
Red and Edna Friesen,Lrthbrdge
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