September 12, 1934 ~ February 9, 2010

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and best friend. Eddie passed away peacefully with his family at his side on February 9, 2010 at the age of 75 years.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Dorothy Marini of 52 years of marriage; his daughters Delena (Sean) O'Toole of Kamloops and Brenda (Ross) Thompson of Kamloops; cherished grandchildren Devon and Eddy O'Toole and Alyssa and Jocelyn Thompson; siblings Patricia (Paul), Mitch (Leigh), Rita (Tom), Rose and Bernie; sister-in-law Margaret Marini and brother-in-law Eric Egely, many nieces and nephews, as well as Papa's dog Max.

Predeceased by his parents Ralph and Juliene, brothers Peter, John, Gilbert (Gill), and sister-in-law Lea Egely.

Eddie was born in Kennedy, Saskatchewan and later moved to Kamloops with his family to join his father's construction company, R. Marini and Sons. He was also involved with brother John's Glass company and later with Newport Construction. Eddie met the love of his life, Dorothy Martin and they were married on January 18, 1958. Ed was a kind, non-judgmental person who didn't have a negative thing to say about anything or anyone. He was a loving, caring man to anyone who came into his life. He enjoyed many beautiful summers at Kamloops Lake with his family at the cabins he built.

ALWAYS LOVED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN

The family would like to offer a special thanks to the BC Ambulance Service, Emergency Ward, and all the loving Angels up in I.C.U. at R.I.H., as well as Dr. Prasad and Dr. Hanson.

Prayers will be recited at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 2826 Bank Road, on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held from the Church on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 10:00 A.M., with Monsignor Jerry Desmond, Celebrant.

Donations in memory of Eddie may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia St., Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T1.

Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577

Condolences may be emailed to the family from
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