In Loving Memory of: William Edward Geary: Feb 16, 1943 - Feb 17, 2022
William Edward Geary, know as Ed to all and Birdlegs to some, passed away Feb 17, 2022 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital after a long hard struggle with Parkinson's Disease.
He was born in the Township of Devlin and raised in LaValle on a small farm where he gained his love for animals. At 16 he went to work in a mine and later became a heavy Equipment Operator. He married the love of his life on May 20, 1967. Ed always took care of and provided well for his family. There was always a roof over our heads and food on the table. He is survived by his wife Linda Geary of 54 years and six children, Sharon (Ronald Ranson), Thomas , Christopher(Geraldine),Wylie(Crystal Romaniuk), Tyler(Jennifer) and Amanda(Rene Chiasson) and by his grandchildren: Dylan Dixon, Gibson Geary, and Megane Chiasson.
William Geary is survived by his sibling Jean Geary. William Geary is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Susan Geary and by his siblings(spouses) Richard(Hilda), Hugh(Helen), Mick(Doreen),May Swartman, Susan Wilson(Harold), Elsie Ball(Donald), Nellie Derouard(Lawrence), and Pansy Geary.
William Geary is survived by his sister in laws Kathy Duguay(Terry), Elaine St Germain(Aime), Loretta Williams(Butch), Jeanette Haney, and brother in law Doug Dufresne(Eva). William Geary is predeceased by his father in law Felix Dufresne and mother in law Beatrice Dufresne and by his sister in law Carol Dufresne, and brother in law Wayne Dufresne and Wilfred Haney.
My husband loved me with all his heart, his words, "love you mom, always did" My husband called me his "Honey". I will miss him.
Our memories are many:
My dad danced with me at my wedding. My dad loved when Dylan would come over and take him for walks. My dad would always play cards with me, and the treat was to let me stay up until 4 in the morning and then he would make us an omelette. My dad would check on my horses and gave them carrots, it reminded him of his young years on the farm.
My dad always loved to talk about trucking, we would swap stories about our many travels.
My dad liked fixing things in the garage. My dad liked me to take him for rides and visiting his long time friends Kenny and Paulette. My dad especially liked to cut the lawn on his riding lawn mower when he was missing driving his loader. My dad loved a good Jets game especially when we were there to watch it with him.
I will miss My dad saying: Wylie my boy. My dad loved when I brought my dog Ryder to visit.
My dad loved to work in the garage, especially when Gibson was there to help him clean up.
My dad loved chocolate, for 37 years I have bought him a Pot of Gold for Christmas, and mom only got one out of the whole box. My dad also liked to send Megane to go get his aero bars, and get herself some to.
"Its my dad too" He shall be missed and the memories cherished and close to our hearts. Love you Dad.
Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints in the snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle, autumn rain When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night, Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there, I did not die. Written By: Mary Elizabeth Frye
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Parkinsons Canada.
No services are scheduled at this time.
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