Harold ‘Ed’ Edson Balch

On December 23, 2015, Ed passed away peacefully at the age of 85.

Ed will be sadly missed by his daughter Marian (William), sons Roland (Marieanne), Richard (Carla), Raymond and Roderick (Kerry), sister Isabel, brother Donald, sister- in-law Myrtle, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his close friends.

He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn, sons Keith and Kenneth, daughter Leah-Mae and grandson Jason.

At Ed’s request, cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In Ed’s memory and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 4K1, 780-488-2266.