Obituary of Edward John Maroney

MARONEY, EDWARD JOHN †" (March 17, 1927-February 27, 2009) Peacefully in his 82nd year on Friday, February 27, 2009 at Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga. Ed will be greatly missed for his strength of character, love of life and people, and his positive outlook. His devotion to his family and community shaped every aspect of his life - as an entrepreneur of 50 years (Maroney†™s Shoe Store), an alderman on St. Catharines City Council for 17 years, a trustee on the Lincoln County Separate School Board and as a founder of the St. Catharines Folk Arts Council. Never to be forgotten by his wife Vera of 60 years, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Janice and John Goldspink (Elliot, Graeme, Hilary, Thomas and Sarah); Ed and Joanne(Alison Robert (Ella), Evan and Lorena(Lucas) and Dean. Also survived by sisters Bernice Birks and Joyce Craig and predeceased by brother William and sister Anne Bird. We would express heartfelt thanks to the medical staff and caregivers at Mississauga Long Term Care (Peter Street, Mississauga), for their kind and sensitive care. Ed's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Sunday, March 1st from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria, 67 Church Street, St. Catharines on Monday, March 2nd at 1pm. In accordance with his wishes, cremation will follow the service. Vigil Prayers for Ed will be held in the funeral home on Sunday at 3:45pm. Memorial donations to the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria would be appreciated by the family.