April 25, 1928 - June 29, 2009. Passed away suddenly at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on June 29, 2009, Ed Kavanagh, long time electrical contractor (Kavanagh Electric). Leaving to mourn his wife Effie (Smith); sons: Bob (Gertie), Doug (Joan); daughters: Becky (Dick Andrews), Tina, and Mitchie (Leon Dicks, deceased); grandchildren: Paul, Cherie, Morgan, Corey, Elliot, Jennifer, Wesley, Kate, Adrian, Rebecca and Robert; great-grandchildren: Maya, Iliana, Makayla; sister Ruth Ryan; as well as extended family and many friends. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Wednesday at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. No flowers by request, but donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.