Edna Powell passed away peacefully September 26, 2020. She is survived by her children Eleanor (Paul Shannon), Dave (Margaret Powell), Valerie (Paul Despres), Sue (Ian MacAdam) and Vicki (Denis Archambault). She leaves 11 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandson.
Edna was born in 1922 in England and during the Second World War she met and married a young soldier named Victor Powell. Vic returned home to Canada in 1945 and Edna came to join him on board the War Bride Ship Leticia, leaving behind her whole family but carrying her only son, Dave.
The couple initially settled in Toronto but Vic rejoined the forces and after twenty odd years of moving from army camp to army camp Vic and Edna settled in Goderich in 1967.
Edna loved her family, chocolate, classical music and Goderich. She was a great cook and could always be found in one kitchen or another. She catered at the local Legion and helped at Sue’s harbour side restaurant. Edna spent a lot of time in northern Ontario helping son Dave at his fish camp. She cooked and cleaned and “entertained”. She regaled family, friends and customers with her rendition of “I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts” which never failed to draw applause!
She was hands on with her grandchildren and loved to tell stories of her life in England. She performed, as requested by young and old alike, “ Knees up Mother Brown” at most family gatherings.
Edna will be missed by many but will be remembered for her sense of humour, her kind heart and the best gravy in Canada. (The secret?…ice cubes). Donations may be made in Edna’s memory to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109, Goderich.
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Anne and Randy Miller
Sue, Ian and family. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Edna was such a fun loving person. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Harold Dianne Leddy
Our sincere sympathy to the Powell family. Edna was a great person.
Treasure the memories RIP Edna
Barb Allen
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, Sue. I will always remember Edna for her open door policy during high school lunch hours and for teaching you how to make the best Campbell’s tomato soup!
Barb
Pat Dicks
Condolences to all Edna’s family- what a special lady! Memory’s of the two Edna’s and two Dorothy’s in the Legion kitchen turning out those fantastic banquets will always bring a smile to so many. She was such a good friend to my Mom Dorothy and our family as well, we were so lucky to have know her. Pat, John, Liza and family
David MacAdam
Just a wonderful person! With a wonderful family! Edna gave us all such fond memories. Her stories of her years in England always entertained us time and again. You will be missed Edna! Deepest condolences to all her family.
Bev Bettles
My heartfelt condolences to Edna’s family. She was a woman who I truly thought the whole world of. She had a heart of gold and it really showed through her love for her family. Please know that I am going to miss her smile and her laughter.
Shirley Erb
To All of Edna’s Family Edna was a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Becky and Dave McIvor
I had the pleasure of working with Edna and her good friend Dorothy Durnin in the kitchen at the legion.It was a joy to work with two very special ladies . They always were talking back and forth with there English accents and slang. I was in stitches laughing on more then one occasion. Memories I’ll carry to my grave.
Abby Skirten
She was an amazing woman. She touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She will be missed by so many. Love you so much gramma xoxo
Raye and Dianne Armstrong
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Powell family. Edna enjoyed a Wonderfull life.