Edward William Hearn 1937-2023
Born in India on the 17th of March 1937 to Ena Hearn, nee Dodds, & Frederick WIlliam Hearn.
Survived and deeply missed by his wife, Brenda Heming, his sister, Fredena Hearn (Michael Hornby) his 4 children: Miriam Hearn (Doug Kyle ), Janis Hearn (Loretta MacEachern), Patrick Hearn (Rosa Hearn) and Carolyn Hearn, step daughters , Caroline Barsellotti öz (Riza öz) and Julia Barsellotti Robertson (Eric Robertson) plus, 13 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren, his adopted son & daughter-in-law, Tim Makerd & Rhodora Torres and Tim's sister, Kunlaya Makerd.
Edward was a gentleman in the true sense of the word, kind and caring, always ready to help anyone who needed it. He also had a quirky sense of humour, a creative and highly inquisitive brain and a wide range of interests from camping & canoeing to dancing, rug hooking, knitting, listening to music; opera, classical, jazz and, sometimes, modern popular music, reading, theatre, etc. He loved the outdoors and cared deeply about the environment, and education.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 1 - 3 pm. Funeral Service to follow at 3 pm.
If you wish to make a charitable donation in Edward's name please make it to: OrKidstra.ca . Or to Capital Strings and Voices Collective, Incorporated https://www.meetup.com/Capital-Strings-and-Voices-Collective/
Orkidstra is “a charitable social development program that empowers kids from under-served areas of Ottawa by teaching life skills through playing and singing music together.”
Sympathy Messages
Our deepest condolences in his passing. Sorry we will miss the funeral services but you all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Mary Nash, on
August 9, 2023
So sorry for your loss, Brenda. When you are through the worst of the grieving, you can look back at the fun you and Edward had and the love you shared.
- Josephine Waymark, on
August 9, 2023
Such a loss . I empathize ! Hard to know what to say but contact me if possible. Take care.
- Elaine Ang, on
August 9, 2023
Sending our sincerest condolences to you all during this difficult time.
We wish you peace and comfort and love at this time.
- Glenn and Kim MacKay, on
August 9, 2023
Our thoughts go out to you in this sad time. Please remember all the fun and happy times you and Edward shared.
Sheila and Hugh McCallum
- Sheila McCallum, on
August 10, 2023
So sorry for your loss and thinking of you at this very sad time. Edward was a very kind and caring man and will be sadly missed
- Jackie and Kevin Edwards, on
August 10, 2023
Edward will be deeply missed. He was the kindest person I know and have seen in my life.
I had the real honour to live in his house for some years and know him since 30 years ago.
I have learnt a lot from Edward. Edward has helped many during his life.
May God bless his kind soul.
Bahram
- Bahram Daneshfar & Ajaz Karim, on
August 11, 2023
Edward was such a kind man. I’ve never forgotten the kindnesses he showed me at a difficult time of my life when I became a single parent. He set a wonderful example of how to live life. I remember too his immense creative spirit and his interest in all around him. Veronica
Dave joins me in sending you, Brenda, Miriam, Janis, Patrick and Caroline and all your families, our sincere condolences at this time of loss. RIP Edward.
Veronica and Dave
- Veronica Scrimger, on
August 12, 2023
Edward had a rich and fulfilled life. He had a loving family and loved them deeply. Although we did not see him often ( living in the UK) we always looked forward to his handcrafted Christmas cards with all his news from the year and amazing original designs.
Sleep in Peace Edward
- Chris, Carol and Family, on
August 12, 2023
Edward was an island of serenity for all students and teachers at the Geology Department of the University of Ottawa. I still remember his noble and kind words having a British accent.
The world needs many more of his type of humans.
A former student of U of Ottawa in early 1990s
- Mohammad R. Ghassemi, on
August 14, 2023
Alan and I were very sad to hear of Edward's death. We got to know him through a group called Concerts Cumberland that gave chamber music concerts in the Cumberland/Orleans area. He was a valued member of our group and, since then, have always looked forward to receiving one his most imaginative Christmas cards. We are not surprised that charitable donations can be made to OrKidstra in Edward's name, they were the recipients of Concerts Cumberland's closing balance. Edward is well remembered.
- Marian Price, on
October 3, 2023
Beautiful women know that I think of you often and learned only this morning about the passing of yo ur Dad. I am so sorry about your loss and hope you and the rest of the family are well. Hugs to you. Love Jo-Anne Stephens.
- Jo-Anne Stephens, on
May 3, 2024
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