With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Edrick O’Neill on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Born on July 8, 1940 in Gaspé, Québec. Devoted husband of 54 years to his forever love, Sharon. Father of Kelly (Paul), Shawn (Kathy), Robyn (Mark) and grandfather of Lindsay, Courtney, Matthew, Daniel and Maeve. Ed loved fishing, skiing, golfing, playing guitar, woodworking, bird watching and helping his kids with home projects and repairs. He was an avid volunteer with the Kinsmen Club for 20 years, building with Habitat for Humanity, selling poppies for the Legion, construction with the rebuilding of the United Church and most recently, the Christmas Kettles campaign with the Salvation Army. There was never a time he wasn’t helping others. Ed never wanted to be centre stage, but always in the supporting cast helping others where needed. Many people came and went through the old A&P grocery store – both customers and employees. Few left without being touched by how he treated them. He chose to invest heavily in family and people, caring little for the material things of this world. Strong and silent until the very end, without complaint, for what good could come from that. To celebrate Ed’s life, a service will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 10 am, at the Trinity United Church in Smiths Falls. In lieu of charitable donations, the family asks that you perform a random act of kindness in his memory. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.