Edwin Arnold Woods

Obituary

Passed on

May 14, 1929 – September 6, 2024

With great sadness, the family of Edwin Woods announces his passing. Ed died peacefully at the Stonewall Hospital on September 6, 2024, with family by his side.

He is survived by Lorraine, his wife of 68 years and children Brad (Laura), Lindy (Larry), Patty and Derek, seven grandchildren, Jordyn, Nevin (Maddie), Jill (Chris), Troy, Brett (Vika), Cale and Jace and one great grandchild, Zara, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ed was predeceased by parents, Fred and Martha and his ten siblings: Ferdie, Connie, Reginald, Isabella, George, Ronald, Albert, Lenna, Gregory and Ernest.

Dad was born and raised in Bowsman, MB where he remained until completion of Grade 12. The following year, Ed began a long commitment to education by attaining his teaching permit. What followed was time at Normal School and teaching positions in Allenvale and Markham Schools for 4 years. His decision then to attain a degree in Education would require funding from summer work. It was at a job in Swift Current, SK. where he met Lorraine Agar. Ed and Lorraine were married in December of 1955 and his next position was back in his hometown of Bowsman as the teaching principal of the K-12 school. In 1960, Ed moved his young family to Stonewall where he served as teacher, vice-principal and principal of Stonewall Collegiate until 1979. After completing his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Ed worked in various positions for the Manitoba Department of Education. In 1986, Ed assumed the position of Director of Keewatin Community College, The Pas. He retired in 1990.

Dad was an avid woodworker and one of his greatest achievements was construction of a family cabin in Cranberry Portage on Lake Athapap. It has become a place of glorious summer memories for four generations of his family. Baseball was another of Ed’s passions and he was very proud of the induction of his team, the Bowsman Maroons, into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. He was an avid reader and the excellent service provided by the Stonewall Library staff allowed him to enjoy books right up to the end of his life. As a man of faith, Dad was an active member of the Anglican Church of the Ascension for over 60 years. But it was his family for whom he provided and set an example that was his foundation and the motivation for a lifetime of hard work and service. He was, and will continue to be, our family’s touchstone moving forward.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Ascension, Stonewall with Reverends James Gomez and James Bardsley officiating. A reception will follow at the Stonewall Legion.

The family is very grateful to the staff of Stonewall Hospital for the compassionate care given to our dad. We also greatly appreciate all the support we have received from the community during this difficult time.

If desired, memorial donations can be made to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation at 1160-675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, or to any charity of choice.

Rest eternal grant upon him, oh Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. Amen

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