Straub, Edward

Peacefully on Thursday January 10, 2019 at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Catherine (n. Carter) for 67 years. Loving father of Steve and his wife Kris, Charles and his wife Sandra, and Cathie-Ann Leonard and her husband John. Cherished grandfather of Janice, Brandy, Melissa, Krystal and Cassandra. Edward will be missed by his sister Elsie Franchuck and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his four-legged companion Fifi. Predeceased by his parents Walter & Tekla, his sister Jessie Cooper, and nephews Danny and Eddie Cooper. Edward was a retired Boiler maker from Local 128 for 58 Years. He also co-owned Reliable Mechanical Contractors for several years, and then owned his own business, Fibreglass Specialties and Piping in Sarnia, retiring at age 49. Ed and Cathy enjoyed their retirement travelling about Canada and the US in their many motorhomes. Ed loved to fish and spend his winters in Florida. His grandchildren were his delight. Ed and Cathy for the past 18 months moved from their home in Sarnia to the new adult living centre, Wellings in Corunna. Ed would like to thank all the wonderful staff there and all his new friends which he thought of as family. Friends will be received at the McCormack Funeral Home – Stewart Chapel, 254 George Street (at College Avenue) for visitation on Saturday January 12 from 2-4 pm. Cremation will follow. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Edward’s Guestbook” at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com. If desired, donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Palliative Care – Bluewater health would be appreciated.