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EDWIN ARNOLD WOODS
Born: May 14, 1929
Date of Passing: Sep 06, 2024
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EDWIN ARNOLD WOODS
With great sadness, the family of Edwin Woods announces his passing. Ed died peacefully at the Stonewall Hospital on September 6, 2024, with family by his side.
He is survived by Lorraine, his wife of 68 years and children, Brad (Laura), Lindy (Larry), Patty and Derek; seven grandchildren, Jordyn, Nevin (Maddie), Jill (Chris), Troy, Brett (Vika), Cale and Jace and one great-grandchild, Zara, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was predeceased by parents, Fred and Martha and his ten siblings, Ferdie, Connie, Reginald, Isabella, George, Ronald, Albert, Lenna, Gregory and Ernest.
Dad was born and raised in Bowsman, MB where he remained until completion of Grade 12. The following year, Ed began a long commitment to education by attaining his teaching permit. What followed was time at Normal School and teaching positions in Allenvale and Markham Schools for four years. His decision then to attain a degree in Education would require funding from summer work. It was at a job in Swift Current, SK. where he met Lorraine Agar. Ed and Lorraine were married in December of 1955 and his next position was back in his hometown of Bowsman as the teaching principal of the K-12 school. In 1960, Ed moved his young family to Stonewall where he served as teacher, vice-principal and principal of Stonewall Collegiate until 1979. After completing his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Ed worked in various positions for the Manitoba Department of Education. In 1986, Ed assumed the position of Director of Keewatin Community College, The Pas. He retired in 1990.
Dad was an avid woodworker and one of his greatest achievements was construction of a family cabin in Cranberry Portage on Lake Athapap. It has become a place of glorious summer memories for four generations of his family. Baseball was another of Ed’s passions and he was very proud of the induction of his team, the Bowsman Maroons, into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. He was an avid reader and the excellent service provided by the Stonewall Library staff allowed him to enjoy books right up to the end of his life. As a man of faith, Dad was an active member of the Anglican Church of the Ascension for over 60 years. But it was his family for whom he provided and set an example that was his foundation and the motivation for a lifetime of hard work and service. He was, and will continue to be, our family’s touchstone moving forward.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Ascension, Stonewall with Reverends James Gomez and James Bardsley officiating. A reception will follow at the Stonewall Legion.
The family is very grateful to the staff of Stonewall Hospital for the compassionate care given to our dad. We also greatly appreciate all the support we have received from the community during this difficult time.
If desired, memorial donations can be made to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation at 1160-675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9, or to any charity of choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 10, 2024, Sep 10, 2024
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Lorraine and family. I have such fond memories of Ed over the years at being such a lovely gentleman. He was always kind, generous and had a comforting way about him. May God bless and care for his loved ones at this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Agnes Neale (Friend) on: Sep 25, 2024
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Had the privilege of receiving my high school diploma from Mr. Woods in 1975. Good Principal to have known, along with, then, VP Keith Cosens. Condolences to the family, and to Brad, who I knew from high school and from the highways dept. summer job. Your father had a good long life. May we all be so lucky. Still have my grad photo taken in 1975 with Mr. Woods. Almost 50 years have flown by since then. Heartfelt wishes to the entire family. - Posted by: Rod Crawford (Former Student at SCI 1975) on: Sep 23, 2024
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On behalf of the Essery family, our sincere condolences to Mrs. Woods and family. Mr. Woods was the kind of teacher/principal you remember with fondness, as he always displayed an interest in helping his students succeed. As an example, I recall him giving me help when I was having problems with algebra one year after being off sick for awhile - something that I certainly appreciated. I'm sure there are many more stories like this. He never hesitated to say hello whenever any of us would run into him in Stonewall, despite the number of years that have gone by. So sorry to hear of his passing. May all your special memories keep him forever close. - Posted by: Pat Winn (former student(s)) on: Sep 17, 2024
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A little story from back in early 2000 or late 1990's. Ed Woods would visit Oak Hammock Marsh with his friend Archie Cameron usually stopping by the Cafe for coffee and pie while admiring the view from the Cafe windows. At the time I was working in the Interpretive Centre office and when I would see them I would stop to chat or say hello. One day I was with a co-worker and as we chatted about birds I made introductions. I said "meet my old school teachers". Well Ed forever the teacher immediately corrected me. He said "former" not old. - Posted by: Marsha Carrothers (Molter) ("former" student) on: Sep 11, 2024
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Dear Lorraine Woods and family, extending our heartfelt and deepest sympathy on the passing of Edwin Woods. Thank you for sharing this wonderful tribute! As an educator, it's evident that he touched alot of lives along the way. All great things are simple & many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honour, duty, mercy, hope- Winston Churchill Please know that our thoughts are with you at this sad & difficult time. Now dearly missed. Lynda Ruban staff & friends at the HSC Foundation. - Posted by: Lynda (staff at the HSC Foundation) on: Sep 10, 2024
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We have known ED and his family for a great number of years. Ed was always a gracious gentleman and a pleasure to have a conversation with. He will be greatly missed in the community. God Bless the Woods' Family. - Posted by: Ralph & Shirley Sinclair (Friends From Lions Manor, Stonewall Mb.) on: Sep 10, 2024