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EDWARD JAMES SWIRSKY

Date of Passing: Jun 07, 2023

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EDWARD JAMES SWIRSKY

Ed, my husband, my friend, my antagonist, and my sweetheart, was born April 7, 1942, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.



His education began in a three-room school in Whytewold, Manitoba and graduated in Gimli. He subsequently attended college in Berkley, California and then was employed by Russell Foods equipment for 30 years. Ed then found his true calling at University of Manitoba in the Department of Agriculture where he studied all things concerning plants and trees.



In 1970 he married me, Betty Geurts. Together, we raised four children Jacqueline (Tony Simmons), Dawn (Dan Cyrenne), James (Lisanne Pajot), and Matthew (Kate Haas) and have 8 grandchildren; Keenan, Jamison, Juliet, Claire, Oscar, Elizabeth, Margot, and Penelope.



Shortly after we were married, we started our first business, a chicken takeout restaurant called “B & E Carryouts” now known as Salty’s in Winnipeg Beach. In 1980, his entrepreneurial drive led him to open Lower Fort Garry Garden Centre in St Andrews. Ed was instrumental in the development of the garden centre and was always willing to share his knowledge with his customers. He was a hard worker but still had time for family vacations whether it was camping at Black Lake, skiing at Big Sky Montana or other “Swirsky family vacations” which always inevitably had an epic story or two that resulted in lasting memories no one will forget.

Ed had many health issues throughout his life but always managed to overcome them, but they began getting more intense and his body was getting tired. Ed was faith filled and firmly placed his trust in God. After receiving the Sacrament of the Sick and Dying on the wee hours of June 6 (Thank you Father Gerald for being a light sleeper) surrounded by his family, on the afternoon of June 7, our Lord took him home. You fought the good fight Ed and we are sad and will severely miss you but happy that you are no longer in pain.



Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. in the Notre Dame Church, 269 Jemima St, Selkirk, MB.

Well done good and faithful servant, come and share your master's happiness till we meet again. Love your wife Betty.

Condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 10, 2023

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Take care. - Posted by: Helen and Sharon Sawatzky (Friend) on: Jun 14, 2023

  • I was just made aware of Ed’s passing today. I am so sorry Betty and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care Betty and as you mourn your loss also celebrate the wonderful life you and Ed shared and the many memories you made together. - Posted by: Judy Gallagher (Friend) on: Jun 13, 2023

  • Betty and family. We are so sorry to hear the news of Ed's passing. I will always remember Ed with that twinkle in his eye and that smile which said he was up to something. And most always it was very good for those around. His quiet demure and that openness to talk to with one was such an admirable trait. He will be missed but lives on in the beautiful memories you created and shared together. - Posted by: Patrick Bend (Friend) on: Jun 11, 2023

  • Betty and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/father. Ed was a kind and caring man who suffered in pain for a long time. We know that the plants in heaven will look so much better now that Ed is there to look after them. - Posted by: Debbie Anania and Dennis Doersam (Friends) on: Jun 11, 2023

  • We were very sorry to hear about Ed’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family, Betty. May he rest in peace, free from pain. Dennis and Donna - Posted by: Dennis and Donna McLeod (Friend) on: Jun 10, 2023

  • We are so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. We will always remember his kind mannerisms and his helpfulness. Betty and family, please accept our most sincere condolences. - Posted by: Richard and Betty Ducheck (Friends) on: Jun 10, 2023

  • Dear Betty and family. I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. Ed was always there in helping with our landscaping needs for years and he will be truly missed. Take care Betty during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sandra Solomon & family - Posted by: Sandra Solomon (Friend) on: Jun 10, 2023

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