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10 Oct 20 - 08:41 AM (#4074966) Subject: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: Charmion My dear husband, known to many here as Edmund or CET, died last night of a completely unexpected heart attack. He was 63 years old, and in robust health as far as we knew. Edmund served 30 years in the Canadian Army, and his ashes will be buried in Ottawa at the National Military Cemetery when it is safe to travel. |
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10 Oct 20 - 09:17 AM (#4074971) Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: GUEST,meganL My thoughts are with you lass |
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10 Oct 20 - 09:55 AM (#4074976) Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: GUEST,keberoxu I'm absolutely speechless, Charmion. So much to say and no words to say it. He is the love of your life, and that love is both joy and sorrow for you now. Of course you are in my thoughts and in my heart. |
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10 Oct 20 - 09:58 AM (#4074977) Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: Sandra in Sydney sending condolences, & thinking of you sandra |
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10 Oct 20 - 10:12 AM (#4074982) Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: Stilly River Sage Ohhhhhhhhhh. There are no words. We love you. |
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10 Oct 20 - 10:15 AM (#4074983) Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: Jeri No. My condolences. This makes no sense, and nothing else I say would be worth it. My love to you |
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10 Oct 20 - 10:17 AM (#4074984) Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: Monique I'm so sorry! My condolences and best thoughts. |
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10 Oct 20 - 10:25 AM (#4074987) Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: fat B****rd Please accept my very best thoughts and condolences. Charlie |
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10 Oct 20 - 10:32 AM (#4074990) Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: Morticia My dear Charmion, I am so sorry. What a bloody awful year it has been, my best love Terri x |
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10 Oct 20 - 10:42 AM (#4074993) Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: GUEST,Big Al Whittle very sad news. condolences. xx xx |
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10 Oct 20 - 10:47 AM (#4074994) Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: Mrrzy Oh how awful. Thank you for thinking of us. We will be thinking of you. |
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10 Oct 20 - 11:12 AM (#4074998) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Maryrrf I'm so sorry, Charmion. This is awful, awful news. My heart goes out to you. Another reminder that none of us knows when we, or our loved ones, will cross the bar. |
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10 Oct 20 - 11:20 AM (#4075001) Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter CET From: Charmion's brother Andrew Dear Charles Edmund was a beautiful gift to my sister and a true friend to his in-laws. To his clients, he was Rumpole of the Armed Forces. To Canada, he was a barrister at arms, prepared to go into the shit and keep things legal. From Canada, to the vineyards and concentration areas of West Germany, to poor, pitiful Haiti, to downwind of the Poo Pond in Kandahar, Afghanistan, he championed, in no specific order, observance of the Law of Armed Conflict and the rights of the accused. He sang lustily (as required) and on key. I only knew Edmund some 23 years. Damn it, I feel as if we have all been robbed. |
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10 Oct 20 - 11:42 AM (#4075004) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: ranger1 I am so sorry, Charmion. He will be so missed. |
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10 Oct 20 - 11:58 AM (#4075005) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: MudGuard Charmion, I am so sorry - I found Edmund a very nice guy when we met in 2005 at Niort. |
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10 Oct 20 - 12:15 PM (#4075008) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Backwoodsman Sad news indeed - condolences to Charmion, family, and friends. |
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10 Oct 20 - 01:04 PM (#4075016) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Dave the Gnome So sorry, Charmion. Bad enough when it's expected. This must be devastating. You are in my thoughts and, while I know it's unlikely I can help in any practical way, if you think of anything I can do to help from across the pond, just ask. XXX Dave |
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10 Oct 20 - 01:21 PM (#4075022) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: John MacKenzie Oh Charmian, what an absolute bummer. Such a pleasant chap, and the first person I ever saw in a utility kilt, didn't even know they existed before then. Thinking of you and Edmund too. |
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10 Oct 20 - 01:48 PM (#4075029) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Joe Offer This is such a shock. I thought he'd live forever. I'm miss him. Bless you, Charmion. I've always enjoyed being with the two of you. -Joe- |
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10 Oct 20 - 01:59 PM (#4075031) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Bill D Saw this earlier on Facebook.. still in shock. I've spent an hour locating pics of him from the various Getaways... will shared, send or post them when you are ready. |
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10 Oct 20 - 03:10 PM (#4075039) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: GUEST,Steve Shaw Gosh, it's so hard to find words. I've become very fond of you as my kitchen ally, Charmion. My kindest thoughts are flying over the ocean to you right now. |
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10 Oct 20 - 03:38 PM (#4075041) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: SussexCarole We're both so sorry to hear this news Charmion, our love to you and your family. We treasure memories of happy times spent with you both |
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10 Oct 20 - 04:13 PM (#4075044) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Doug Chadwick Charmion, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I have fond memories of meeting Edmund and you at the Niort Eurogathering in France. My thoughts are with you. Doug |
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10 Oct 20 - 04:42 PM (#4075049) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Tinker Charmin, you and Edmond were always two of the folks I looked for at Getaway each year. I am stunned and saddened. Sending virtual hugs in a world that holds us apart. |
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10 Oct 20 - 04:50 PM (#4075050) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: JennieG Oh no.....Charmion, I am so sorry. Sending much love. |
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10 Oct 20 - 05:20 PM (#4075054) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: mg I am so sorry. I loved hearing your stories about his various activities. |
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10 Oct 20 - 05:48 PM (#4075060) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Gorgeous Gary So sorry to hear about Edmund. Hugs and deepest condolences. Gary |
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10 Oct 20 - 06:31 PM (#4075067) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Helen So sad to hear your news, Charmion and Andrew. My sincere condolences from Australia. You will be dealing with the shock of his sudden loss, so please take care of yourselves at this sad time. |
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10 Oct 20 - 06:56 PM (#4075072) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Oh, Charmion, I am so sorry to hear this. I don't know if you remember that I, too, lost a beloved to an unexpected heart attack (in 2003), and the love and concern of Mudcatters worldwide was one of the things that sustained me. Lean on your community, here and at home, and know that you are being cared for in unseen ways. Reach out if you feel the need. I only met Ed once, long ago in New Hampshire, and was impressed by his voice, his humor, and his kindness. My heart is with you now. |
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10 Oct 20 - 07:28 PM (#4075077) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: GUEST,LEJ Quiet, calm, kind and deliberate. He was a real gentleman and I am so sorry to see this happen. |
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10 Oct 20 - 08:19 PM (#4075081) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Joe Offer You know, I was thinking that he was a man who lived life to the fullest. He certainly was an interesting person. I enjoyed him thoroughly. Rest easy, Edmund. You did well. |
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10 Oct 20 - 11:04 PM (#4075093) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: CupOfTea Very sorry to hear you've lost your best beloved in the chaos and struggle that this horrible year has been, Charmion. I can picture you both at the Getaway & that is such a good setting for a memory. Joanne in Cleveland |
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10 Oct 20 - 11:23 PM (#4075094) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Phil Cooper Sorry to hear this, I believe I met him once when we were up at the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival. |
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11 Oct 20 - 02:05 AM (#4075100) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: KT Oh, Charmion, my heart is aching for you. I’m so very sorry. KT |
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11 Oct 20 - 07:23 PM (#4075176) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: GUEST Edmund passed away waaaaay too young. My condolences to you, to all who miss him, and to all who are going to be missing him. May the time come soon when we can comfort you with more than just virtual hugs. --Charlie Baum |
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12 Oct 20 - 05:27 AM (#4075206) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Waddon Pete My condolences to those who love and miss him. I have added Edmund to the "In Memoriam" thread. A life well lived. RIP |
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13 Oct 20 - 11:32 AM (#4075398) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Stilly River Sage If there is a newspaper obit, please post the link and we'll have that in the Mudcat record. Thanks! |
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13 Oct 20 - 02:02 PM (#4075410) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: alanabit My condolences. This is terrible news. I hope in time that the good memories will comfort you. |
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14 Oct 20 - 03:31 AM (#4075472) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Charmion The obituary will appear on the funeral director’s website as well as in both the Ottawa Citizen and the Stratford Beacon-Herald. It should be up tomorrow. |
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14 Oct 20 - 05:46 AM (#4075484) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Raggytash My sincere condolences Charmion, I cannot imagine the pain you are experiencing at this time. However I do know from experience that talking about him will help and the kind thoughts of other people talking about him will help. Stay strong. |
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14 Oct 20 - 12:40 PM (#4075508) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: GUEST,Chris Sherrin Charmion, I was Edmund's PhD supervisor. I am so sorry to hear the news. Edmund was a wonderful student and he will be missed. My condolences. |
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14 Oct 20 - 06:28 PM (#4075526) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Charmion Edmund's obituary is now on line at this link: https://www.jarfh.com/memorials/charles-edmund-thomas/4358191/obituary.php |
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14 Oct 20 - 09:47 PM (#4075533) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Bill D Thanks Charmion.. |
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15 Oct 20 - 02:46 AM (#4075540) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: robomatic Thank you for sharing this sad news with your mudcat friends. May your memories of him live on and furnish both poignancy and solace as time unfolds. |
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15 Oct 20 - 03:23 AM (#4075545) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: The Sandman condolences charmion |
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15 Oct 20 - 06:54 AM (#4075555) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Mooh My condolences. I'm very sorry to hear this unexpected news. Peace. |
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15 Oct 20 - 09:30 PM (#4075631) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: GUEST,Janie Other than posting a brief condolences statement on FB, Charmion, I haven’t said anything. I still don’t have the gift of comforting words. Just holding you in my heart and thoughts. |
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15 Oct 20 - 11:29 PM (#4075639) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: olddude I am so sorry to hear this news. You and your family are in my prayers |
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29 Oct 20 - 07:19 PM (#4077362) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Dorothy Parshall WOW! Well, I was off mudcat for awhile and came back to the de-clutter thread to see what folks were doing. Seemed normal until... Good heavens! There you are - methodically disposing of "Edmond's" everything! Scrolled backwards to no avail. So I pmed SRS. What a shock to the system - yours! And on Thanksgiving weekend - always a reminder. I do hope you are grieving well, in your own fashion. You have a terrific support group on MC and, others as well, I would guess. At this Covid time, everything is more difficult. But you seem to be moving forward in an extraordinarily healthy manner. You are in my thoughts as well. When all has been done that must be done and you are alone with your de-cluttered home, I trust you will reach out to people. Take care! Dorothy |
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29 Oct 20 - 07:51 PM (#4077366) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Charmion Oh, Dorothy — thanks for the post. I’m a long way from disposing of Edmund’s “everything”! So far, just clothing, which I can’t use and others can. When my mother died, my Dad waited way too long to deal with her personal things, and the job just got more and more daunting until he summoned me home from university because he could not face it alone. I don’t have anyone to summon, and putting off the job will just make it worse. |
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30 Oct 20 - 03:36 AM (#4077387) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Ebbie (I don't know how I missed this.) Charmion, I am so sorry for your loss. Remember to breathe. What a year. {{{hug}}}} |
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31 Oct 20 - 11:02 AM (#4077608) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: GUEST,SINSULL Charmion, I am so sorry. Edmund was such a gentleman. Fond memories of him walking Seamus on Bonnybank Terrace. Edmund was the ONLY person who ever got that dog to behave. Your friends in Maine are here for you. Mary |
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01 Nov 20 - 09:28 PM (#4077812) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Rapparee And to visit his ashes are pretty much the only reason I have go to Ottawa -- and when it's again safe to travel I will go there. |
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02 Nov 20 - 08:18 PM (#4077954) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: Charmion Mary, Edmund got ME to behave! Seamus was a piece of cake by comparison. |
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22 Nov 21 - 04:16 AM (#4126955) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: wysiwyg (((Charmion))) -S- |
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27 Nov 21 - 09:06 PM (#4127405) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: GUEST,Susanne (skw) Thank you for bringing this up again! Another sad loss I missed during that strange year! Charmion, my belated condolences! I remember both of you well from Niort, and am glad to have met you. I've no doubt your good memories of Edmund are giving you strength to get on with life. All the best, and Edmund, RIP. |
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28 Nov 21 - 08:41 PM (#4127491) Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Mudcatter CET - Edmund Thomas From: GUEST,Hardiman the Fiddler Susan and I are speechless. We send our love and condolences. Greg H. |