EDWIN JAMES YEE

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

• I am truly and deeply sad to see that Edwin passed away a year ago. Wanda, I am living in Spain part of the year but will be back in Canada next week and I will try to find your telephone number to call you. I am very sorry to hear the news. - Posted by: Pat Routhier (friend) on: Apr 28, 2018

• Ed was a good chemist and a very wonderful colleague during many years with the Manitoba Hazardous Waste management Corp. He had a keen mind and gave great attention to detail. The MHWMC was very fortunate to have Ed involved in the siting and establishing a valuable asset for the Province. Ed was a true gentle man and friend. - Posted by: ART CHOW () on: May 05, 2017

• Dear Wanda and children, We are so sorry to hear of Edwin's passing. Just the day before, Morris and I were remembering the Bell Hotel days, and his family visits to Winnipeg, and Edwin and Uncle and Auntie's visits to the farm. Please accept our deepest sympathy . Love, from Morris and Grace. - Posted by: Morris and Grace Pawloski (cousin) on: Apr 28, 2017

• Ed was by far one of the best neighbors anyone could possibly ask for. He was kind, charismatic and comforting. He always made sure the children and their families in the neighborhood were safe, loved and treated them like they were his own family as well. We always had a smile on his face and never missed an opportunity to say hello while passing by. I have so many great memories of Ed. Ranging from our simple chats, letting me pick the odd rose from his garden when I was a child to bringing me a gift of image/letter stamp pads to occupy me because I had tonsil surgery when I was 6 years old and couldn't go out to play with the other kids. I will truly miss him. Rest in Peace Ed. - Posted by: Robyn Ralke (Neighbour) on: Apr 27, 2017

• I had the pleasure of working with Edwin as a client and later as a co-worker. He was a great source of advice and wisdom. He always behaved in a professional and respectful manner and was very generous in sharing his knowledge and experience with others. I feel very fortunate to have known Edwin and am deeply saddened to learn of his passing. My heartfelt condolences to Wanda and his children. - Posted by: Tom Wingrove (co-worker) on: Apr 26, 2017

• My husband, David, and I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Edwin and Wanda and calling them friends. Although we only saw them rarely since retirement. I personally always enjoyed Edwin's dry wit and sense of decency. The world is a sadder place today. - Posted by: Barbara Ediger (Co-worker and friend) on: Apr 26, 2017

• i met Edwin and Wanda at little mountain dog park about 9 years ago. They were part of the pleasure of the dog park experience. Edwin always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. He could always lift your spirits with a joke or just his dry wit. He loved the dogs and always had a ball thrower in his hands, Wanda had the cookies. I remember many pleasant hours spent with Edwin and always enjoyed his knowledge about nature. Edwin will be remembered fondly and will be missed. His smile and humour brightened the day. My condolences to the family, and remember that there are many people whose lives Edwin touched that remember him. See you at the dog park when your ready Wanda. - Posted by: Marlies Nix (Dog park friend ) on: Apr 26, 2017

• Edwin’s wife Wanda is part of my book club and through Wanda I had the privilege of meeting Edwin. Edwin was a kind, intelligent and thoughtful man and you could see how loving he was to his wife, Wanda. I am grateful that I had a chance to enjoy a number of outings with him and Wanda and I am saddened by his passing. My condolences go out to his family. - Posted by: Kim Larsen (Friend) on: Apr 26, 2017

• It has been many years since I last saw Edwin. We used to work together way back when in the 70s. He was a terrific person who will be missed by anyone that knew him. the world is a poorer place now that he is gone. - Posted by: Geoffrey Bawden () on: Apr 25, 2017

• Edwin and I were friends and classmates in grade four. We attended many Saturday Matinees at the Roxy theatre together (before it was converted to a bowling alley). On one occasion, presumably after some misdemeanor at home, without a trace of smugness, he explained that he had to cry for an hour before being allowed to attend. After sixty years, I still remember the twinkle in his eye. - Posted by: Gordon Shaw (Very, very old aquaintence.) on: Apr 25, 2017

• My Husband and myself meet Edwin and Wanda at Little Mountian Dog park. He was a wonderful man and husband. He will be missed your condolences to the family - Posted by: Alf and Debbie Zimmer (Friends) on: Apr 25, 2017

• I consider it a privilege to have worked with Edwin on the Clean Environment Commission.....a very modest and sincere man, and fun to be with. Condolences to the family. - Posted by: Wayne Motheral (co-worker) on: Apr 25, 2017

• My sincerest condolences to Ed' family at this difficult time. My memories of my friend Ed as a sincere, honest and passionate environmental advocate are treasured. - Posted by: Luke Trip (Co-worker, Environment Canads) on: Apr 25, 2017

• I had the pleasure of working with Ed in the late 80's and early 90's when I was with Environment Canada in Ottawa and Ed was with the Province. He always brought an approach to the table that was well-thought, respectful and focused on the greater environmental good. He also had a wry sense of humour, which was valued during some of our tense discussions on where were we going in Canada in regulating hazardous wastes. Fast forward a few decades and Ed and I reconnected last year at a meeting of the Friends of Kildonan Park. He hadn't changed a bit and I so enjoyed catching up on what he was doing in retirement. Ed had such a joie de vivre and I was looking forward to seeing him at the next meeting. I was so sad to read of his passing this morning. My heart goes out to Wanda and Ed's family, he was a great man. - Posted by: Michele Taylor (Colleague) on: Apr 25, 2017