In Celebration of

Edwin Bernard Reilly

September 23, 1946 - May 21, 2020

Edwin Bernard Reilly suddenly passed away at home on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in his 73rd year. Predeceased by his wife Sheena, parents Mary and Robert, and siblings Henza, Sheila, Gladys, Ronnie and Owen.

He will be missed by his surviving children, Pauline (Jim), Gregory (LeeAnn) and Kevin. A devoted and loving grandfather to Adam, Nicholas and Matthew. He will also be missed by his surviving siblings, Renee, Aubrey, Milton (Ann), Audrey (Bill), Carlton (Mina), Jean, Euretta and his twin sister Patsy, as well as his many nieces and nephews.

Born in Calcutta, India, he moved to Aberdeen, Scotland as a young child. He had a love of music, which continued on, especially the guitar and as a young adult became a member of The Original Diamonds. The band cut a record and toured in Germany in the early 60’s.

Eventually he met Sheena, married, started a family and joined the RAF as a Chef. In 1974, he took his family to Toronto, Canada and had a long career in chefing, off shore work and food sales.

Ed had a large personality and will be missed by his family and many, many friends.

Given these COVID times, we will be having a celebration of life service once we can have large gatherings. Following that we will be taking his ashes back to the UK.

If desired, donations can be made to The Covenant House in Toronto.

Guestbook

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Mrs Carol Wallace (Niece)

Entered May 25, 2020 from Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Dear uncle Edwin you always had so much energy and made time for us all. Always remembered everyone’s names and families. You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. RIP

With all our love
Carol , Alan and family xx

Chris Snowdon (work mate)

Entered May 25, 2020 from Mississauga

Kevin, my condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Regards,

Chris Snowdon

Euretta Gibson (Sister)

Entered May 25, 2020 from Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Scotland

Edwin was a very loving and thoughtfull brother. He was very generous and always had a kind word for everyone. I always looked forward to his visits to Aberdeen and our get-togethers in the Indian Restaurant. He will always be in my heart. I know he's looking down on us with his wife (Sheena) his brother in law (Mike) and his nephew (Vincent) I could hear Edwin and Vincent having a ball playing their guitars and all the Angels joining in. I will miss you very much Edwin and our FaceTime together.
Thankyou for all you did when we were in Canada. Words cannot express the loss of my brother. You will always be in my heart Edwin.