Edwin Madden

Edwin Madden, 91 of Winnipeg and Stonewall, MB, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family members on January 28, 2018. He has left to mourn and remember, his wife of 69 years, Joyce, son, Gregory (Angela) Madden, daughter, Deborah (James) O'Neil, grandchildren Kelly Pynenburg, Erin O'Neil, Michael O'Neil, Owen (Cheryl) Madden, Garth (Lisa) Madden and Dirk (Michelle) Madden, nine great-grandchildren, sister Joyce Lamont of Vancouver and niece and nephews. He was predeceased by parents John and Amelia Medinski, step-father Walter Martyniuk, his youngest daughter Denise Pynenburg and brothers Edward Medinski and Cal (Rudy) Madden.

Dad was born in Winnipeg on September 21, 1926. He served in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War and the American Army during the Korean Occupation of 1945. He lived in Hamilton, ON. after the war and in Stonewall, MB. Dad was a long time (45 years) member of the Stonewall Legion Branch 52 and liked to reminisce with fellow legion members. Dad was also very interested in Unions, being a political activist, and woodworking, spending many an hour at each.

The family would like to thank the nurses and support workers at Deer Lodge Centre Tower 6 for their kind and considerate care during his stay. Is it very much appreciated. Thank you. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial will take place at a future date.