Edward Norman McCaw of North Battleford passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2016 at the age of 63, following a short battle with cancer. Eddie was born January 18, 1953 at Val Marie, Saskatchewan. The family later moved and began farming in the Mayfair area. He married Peggy Skotniski in 1972 and shortly thereafter moved to North Vancouver, British Columbia, where their eldest son, Neil was born. They briefly moved to Calgary, Alberta and then settled in North Battleford, Saskatchewan where they had two additional sons, Craig and Kyle. In later years Ed found great joy in his three grandsons: Kaylem, Tanner and Nikko. Ed worked at different jobs, but his favorite was working for John on the farm. He always loved the farm life. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing and especially having friends and family over during the Christmas season and other holidays. Several years ago Ed and Peg had the opportunity to go to Hawaii. This started a love of travel and they were fortunate to be able to travel to several Caribbean countries over the next few years. Ed always looked forward to these trips and couldn’t wait until they retired so that they could extend their stays there. Unfortunately Ed was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and more recently Cancer, which put an end to those dreams. Ed will be greatly missed by his wife of 43 years Peggy McCaw (nee Skotniski); sons: Neil (Teila): Kaylem and Tanner of North Battleford, SK, Craig (Katherine): Nikko of Nanaimo, BC and Kyle of North Battleford, SK; sister: Roberta Brogden of Mundare, AB; brother-in-law: Jerry Skotniski (Irene Yeh) of Calgary, AB; sisters-in-law: Evelyn Skotniski of Sioux Lookout, ON and Kathy (Alan) Wohlberg of Battleford, SK; nieces and nephews: Amanda (Ryan) McKenzie, Dillon (Kristen) McCaw, Alesha McCaw, Cosmo (Sharon) Skotniski, Monty Skotniski, Brianna Skotniski (Steven) and Shayne Wohlberg; as well as several great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents: Robert and Norma (nee Short) McCaw; brothers: Randy and Kevin McCaw; nephew: Chance McCaw; and mother and father-in-law: Jake and Helen (nee Smith) Skotniski. A celebration of Ed’s life took place on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Living Faith Chapel, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Pastor John Baker officiating. Interment followed at Denholm Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.
CARD OF THANKS
Ed’s family would like to thank all of the people that came to see him and provide support during his illness and brief stay in the hospital and to those who helped with the service and lunch. Special thank you to Pastor John Baker for his support and officiating the service. Those wishing to make a donation can do so in Ed’s name to either the Parkinson Canada, 610 Duchess St. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0R1 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2R3.
