THIESSEN, Edward Jacob
Passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023 at the age of 89. Born November 6, 1933 to the late Peter and Johanna Thiessen. Eddy is reunited with his loving wife of 59 years, Betty (nee DePauw) (2016) and his son Eddy W. Thiessen (2016). Survived by his sister Karin Lepp. Predeceased by his brother Peter, sister Ruth, and twin brother Rudy.
Loving father of Linda Thiessen and Heidi Bennett (Peter). Cherished grandfather of Rachel (Jonathan), Amy (Tim), Lauren (Braeden). P.J., Luke, Ciara, and Katrin. Adored great-grampa to Kailey, Hayley, Stella Aurora, Jameson, Edward Wyatt, and Ava.
Eddy retired from H.J. Heinz, and he was active in hockey and baseball throughout his life. In later years, you could always find him a Timmies on his scooter with his many friends.
Eddy was well known throughout Kingsville, always having a joke and a smile. It never mattered where he went, he would always run into someone he knew.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. A. Gow, and Dr. A Taylor.
Dad will always be missed by everyone who knew him.
Visitation at Kendrick Funeral Home Kingsville on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 10:00am until time of Celebration of Life at 2:00p.m. Interment to follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
If so desired, donations in memory of Eddy made to Erie Shores Hospice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Service Details
Visitation
When
Friday, September 1, 2023 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location
Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville
91 Division St. S
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 1P5
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Celebration of Life
When
Friday, September 1, 2023 2:00pm
Location
Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville
91 Division St. S
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 1P5
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Interment
When
Friday, September 1, 2023
Location
Greenhill Cemetery
Kingsville, ON