Edward Balchin

Edward Balchin

Edward Balchin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2008.
BALCHIN, Edward (Ted) Laurence Ret'd. Customs & Excise Carleton University Library On Monday, October 20, 2008, a quiet gentle man left us to go to his Heavenly Home at the age of 80. He leaves behind his beloved wife Irene Elizabeth (nee Harrold) of 51 years, his daughter, Kathryn Anne Hodsoll (David), son Neil Edward Balchin (Johanne) and grandsons Christopher and Alexander Hodsoll. Predeceased by his parents John and Ethel Balchin, brother Jack Balchin and sister Peggy Kirkpatrick. Ted will be fondly remembered and missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 930 Watson Street, Ottawa on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road. Donations in Ted's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society or St. Stephen's Anglican Church.

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edward balchin

February 17, 2009

sorry to hear of your loss

VADA MARTINEZ

October 28, 2008

TO: IRENE,KATHRYN,DAVID,CHRISTOPHER & ALEX.

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL, ON THE LOSS OF A WONDERFUL PERSON YOU LOVE SO MUCH. MY PRAYER IS THAT YOUR PAIN BECOMES EASIER AS THE DAYS GOES BY WHILE YOU HOLD ON TO THOSE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON.

MAY YOU TAKE COMFORT IN OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST KNOWING THAT HE NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL UP THERE TO HELP HIM.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KEEP YOU STRONG.

OUR LOVE:

THE MARTINEZS' FAMILY

Alice Bertelson

October 26, 2008

Dear Kathryn and family,

love and hugs to you all at this difficult time of loss and grief.

Alice, Nils & the 4 M&M's

Christine McGowan

October 26, 2008

Kathryn, David & Family,
All our thoughts, love and prayers be with you now. Rest in comfort knowing he is restored and with his Father. Love always, Christine & Family

Asha Sinanan

October 23, 2008

Kathryn, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family on your loss. My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

janice grimshaw

October 23, 2008

Kathryn,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rowena Haines

October 23, 2008

Dear Kathryn, Dave, Christopher, and Alex,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you say goodbye to you Dad and Grandfather.

Love Rowena & family

France Vachon

October 22, 2008

Irene and Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband Ted. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Comeau

October 22, 2008

Aunt Irene , Kathryn & Neil i'm very saddened for your loss. I will have fond memories of an Uncle that was so kind. I know it is a difficult time for all of you and my prayers go out to you. Linda Comeau ( British Colombia)

John Wilmot

October 22, 2008

To:Irene, Kathryn & Neil.
My deepest condolences on the loss of Ted. I remember a strong, proud and quiet man. My own mother passed away 8 months ago and a number of Balchins had been kind enough to come to the service, also at St. Stephens.

Steve Palermo

October 22, 2008

Kathryn and family
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Gaye, Jim, Sam, Ben & Sydney O'Neill

October 22, 2008

Dear Kathryn, David and boys

We were very saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. Although this is a very difficult time, we hope you can take some comfort knowing you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shirley Middlemiss

October 22, 2008

Irene and Family,

My deepest sympathy for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love, Shirley Middlemiss

ROSHAN KANTIYA

October 22, 2008

My deepest sympathy with you & your faimly members.

Roshan Kantiya

Doug and Veronica Balchin

October 22, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Ronald Dods

October 21, 2008

To Irene and family:
My deepest sympathy to each of you and may you turn to the blessed Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ in this time of sorrow and may you feel His everlasting arms.

Irene, I remember both you and Ted at Customs in the Connaught Building. I worked very closely for a while with him. He was our appraisal assistant in the Machinery Unit in the Appraisers Branch. We had many chats.

Ron Dods

Hugh Van Buren

October 21, 2008

I am so sorry that Ted has left us. In the short time I knew him he left an impression of quiet strength and a good sense of humour.

Trish Pelosi

October 21, 2008

Kathryn and family
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ed Tiongson

October 21, 2008

October 21, 2008
Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you
and your family.

Ed Tiongson and family

Ashley Balchin

October 21, 2008

Dear Aunt Irene, Kathryn and Neil
My deepest condolenses and sympathy to you and your families. Uncle Ted will always be remembered fondly.
Lots of love,

Sheila & Richard Ferguson

October 21, 2008

Irene, Kathryn and Neil

Teds smile and funny jokes will be missed in St.Stephens Church.

May God be with you at this time.
Our prayers are with you.

Sheila & Richard Ferguson Ottawa

Jennifer Chegancas

October 21, 2008

My deepest sympathies, to you and your family.

allanna turner

October 21, 2008

Irene, Kathryn and Neil, We all will miss Ted. He will be always be remembered as a kind, compassionate and loving man. You are in our deepest thoughts during this difficult time. Allanna and family

Kim Armstrong/Daly

October 21, 2008

My Condolences to your family at this difficult time . Love Kim and Family .

Brian Fernandes

October 21, 2008

With Heartfelt Condolences & Sympathy, to You and your Family.

Shirley Matt

October 21, 2008

Thank you for being such amazing parents to my little girl. I will never forget Ted. He was such a warm wonderful person.

Love Shirley Matt

Franca Lobello

October 21, 2008

Dear Kathryn,

Very sorry for your loss, its very hard to lose a father, I know. Keep your memories close to your heart and you will be at peace.

Dave, Debbie & Robbie Chisholm

October 21, 2008

Irene, Kathryn & Neil,

Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Twyla Hines

October 21, 2008

Irene, Kathryn, & Neil:

My deepest symapthy for the loss of your loved one.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nadia Ponce

October 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darla Reid

October 21, 2008

Kathryn and Family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. Your father was a wonderful man who will be missed by everyone who knew him.

margaret George

October 21, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Alison Doyle

October 21, 2008

Uncle Ted will always have a place in my heart and memories. I remember him puttering around outside when we came to visit or tweaking our ears as we ran by counting all of Aunt Irene's cows! I am only sorry that I am not able to be there in person but will be in spirit. All my love to all the family.

Rev. Denise Deschamps

October 21, 2008

Dear Neil,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your dad.
My prayers are with you, your mom and your entire family in these difficult days.
I pray that Jesus, the Lord of peace be your comfort and your strength.
Most sincerely,
Denise Deschamps

Janet Gompf

October 21, 2008

Kathryn,

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. I hope that your memories of happier times will be with you in the coming days.

Janet

Savita Dhall

October 21, 2008

Dear Kathryn,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Most of us who have gone through what you are right now will be able to understand well that the only comfort is in remembering all the good times together with your Dad.

You and your family will be in my prayers.

Bruce & Nancy Ferguson

October 21, 2008

Dear Irene and Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of Ted. May God surround you with His love and peace at this time.

Amor Mendoza

October 21, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dolly Ibrahim

October 21, 2008

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire family.

Leigh Rosenberg

October 21, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David Hodsoll

October 21, 2008

Ted was a very special person and although he seemed to be very quiet, he had a profound sense of humour. I will miss the jokes.
Your love you shared for Christopher and Alexander will be cherished deep inside our hearts.
You will be missed but never forgotten.

Michel J Pugin

October 21, 2008

Dearest Neil,

My heart feels for you and your family. The lost of someone, most especially a parent is never easy. Know that my prayers and love are with you at this most difficult time.
May your dad rest in peace!

Your friend always,

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