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EDWIN ERNEST LAURILA
Date of Passing: Jan 06, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEDWIN ERNEST LAURILA Ed passed away peacefully January 6, 2015 at Misericordia Place. Ed was known by many names, Big Ed at the CNR, Chief in the Navy, Uncle Ed to nieces and nephews, Pops to the grandkids and of course Dad. He was born April 8, 1932 in Meadow Portage to Hjalmar and Lily Laurila. Dad was very proud of his hard work ethic and Finnish heritage. He grew up in Pointe du Bois and worked at several of the power plants along the Winnipeg River system. He worked for the Canadian National Railway Transcona Shops, in Manufacturing as a Carman and First Aid Instructor. He took his First Aid Teams to many championship wins.He proudly served his country in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer and was awarded the Canadian Decoration. Dad was also a Mason and long time Royal Canadian Legion member. He won many cribbage tournaments in the Legion and represented Manitoba nationally. After retiring from the CNR he began his new career with the Commissionaires. Dad was an avid sports fan and in his younger years played hockey and was a Heavy Weight Boxer. Later in life his sports were curling and golf. Ed is survived by his son Mark Laurila (Kathy), daughters Beverley Laurila, Lorraine Lagimodiere (Bill), grandchildren Jamie, Charlie, Chris, Aaron, Nicole, seven great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Liz Laurila and many nieces and nephews. A man of great skill, strength and humour has left this world and will be sadly missed. We love you Dad. A private family service will take place at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 17, 2015
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Condolences to Bev, Lorraine, and Mark. It brings a tear to my eye to see this nice picture of Ed, I will never forget all the good and funny times together with him in the navy and at work, and the legion. RIP Ed. - Posted by: Roland Blaquiere (Friend) on: Jan 19, 2015
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My condolences to the family. I met Ed through his relationship to my husband Edwin Hill. We spent many times with Ed and will always remember him for his sence of humour and jokes. He was a big person with a big heart who made people laugh. - Posted by: Elsie Hill (wife of deceased cousin Edwin Hill) on: Jan 18, 2015
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May you see your Pilot face to face Now that you have crost the bar. God Speed Ed Our condolences to Mark, Bev and Lorraine and their families - Posted by: Margaret Speer and Fred Haight (Naval Reserve shipmates) on: Jan 17, 2015
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my sincere condolences to the Laurila family. I will always have fond memories of big ED. Ed was my first aid instructor and I will always remember the things he taught me and the great times we shared. Sincerely William Wolfe - Posted by: William wolfe (co - worker) on: Jan 17, 2015
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Dad You are the Strongest Man I have ever known. I thank you for giving me your sense of humor. There is so much more I wanted to learn from you. It will have to wait till we meet again. Keep your stick on the Ice! Love you Mark - Posted by: Mark Laurila (Son) on: Jan 17, 2015
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To all the family please accept my condolences. To those I knew a bit better (Kathy, Mark & Bev) I know there is a hole in your lives now that no amount of shoring can fix. May the grieving turn back to laughter and sweet memories in quick time. - Posted by: Linda Sisetski (nee Stephen) (Shipmate) on: Jan 17, 2015
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To all the family please accept my condolences. To those I knew a bit better (Kathy, Mark & Bev) I know there is a hole in your lives now that no amount of shoring can fix. May the grieving turn back to laughter and sweet memories in quick time. - Posted by: Linda Sisetski (nee Stephen) (Shipmate) on: Jan 17, 2015