Obituary - Ed Sawicki

June 12, 1936 ~ May 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, just a month shy of his 87th birthday, Michael Edward ‘Ed’ Sawicki passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital with family by his side.

Ed was a loving, hardworking man who cherished his family, friends and took great pride in his yard. Ed’s history in the Royal Canadian Air Force took him world wide working as an Aero Engine Technician and retiring from his service as a Master Corporal from Cold Lake, Alberta. Upon retirement from the service, he moved the family to Kimberley, BC., where he began working for Cominco Ltd., in the concentrator. After a short stint there, they then lived in Faro, YK., Mayorthorpe. AB. and again in Kimberley before finally settling down in Medicine Hat where he worked as a Commissionaire until he retired. Ed enjoyed his retirement and could be found tending to his gardens, visiting with neighbours, watching the Blue Jays or sleeping in his chair. Ed was a strong, loving man who will be dearly missed by all!

Ed leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Gertie; sons, Michael (Cynthia), David (Alissia) and Chris (Erin); grandchildren, Ashley (Sheldon), Amber (Mika), Sara (Travis), Nathan (Keisha), Zachary (Madi), Erin and Banks as well as his great-grandchildren. Also left to remember Ed are his brothers, John (Maxine) and Ted; sister, Dianne (Ron) along with several nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his parents, Adam and Mary; sons, Kevin and Gary and sisters, Helen and Lil.

The family would like to thank home support, the medical staff at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and Dr. Motsi for their care and support of Ed and his family. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Ed’s name can be made to Parkinson Association of Alberta, 120 - 6835 Railway Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2H 2V6; Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 119 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6 or to Diabetes Canada, 1300 - 522 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2R5.