After many months of struggle and fighting Ed passed away peacefully yesterday at 11:10am. It was very quick, without any drama, and his mom and I were both with him. I am heartbroken he had to leave us, but he no longer feels pain; he no longer feels tired; he no longer fears; he is at peace. For that I am profoundly grateful.
We are still making arrangements, but at the moment, we're tentatively planning on the wake being Thursday and Friday with a Funeral Mass Saturday. More details to come, but the wake will be at Vermeulen Funeral Home in Plymouth with the Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel parish in Plymouth. Please check back here for more info.
Much love and thanks for your prayers and support - Kelly, Regan & Ryan
I am heartbroken for you and your family. You were all valiant in your efforts. I send you my love and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine a world without that beautiful man in it. I treasure the time I have spent with him as a young boy as well as watching him grow to be a loving husband and father.
A group of us were talking yesterday about how wonderful your wedding was. So many great memories.
all my love
Laurie
We will hold Edward in loving memory and you and your family are in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers.
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I am so truly sorry for your loss, Kelly. Chris is going through pictures today and just smiling and telling story after story about Ed. He has so many wonderful memories with your husband. We are praying for peace in your family, and we will see you next week.
ReplyDeleteTaylor Ross (fiancée to Chris Callegari)
After the shock, we've thought all day about the appropriate way to express our feelings and love for you all on-line, and I just don't have the best words and nothing I write will be enough. We are so sad and sorry for your loss. We will see you next week.
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Tracy and Leif
Oh Kelly - there are no words to adequately express my sympathies. You know that Ed, you, your sweet girls and your entire family are in my prayers. God's peace and grace to you all!
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Lois
I am shocked and very sorry for the loss of Ed. I will never forget him and he will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteKelly - My heart goes out to you, Regan and Ryan. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I continue to admire you and Ed's strength, devotion, and love for eachother and your family and friends. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
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Emily
My family and I are all deeply saddened by this news...Many wonderful memories of Ed's strength, courage, and generosity that will carry on with us for the rest of our lives. Sending much love to you, the girls, and your entire family.
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Kelly- Our family is truly sorry for your loss. Words can't really help to ease the sadness but please know that you and your family are very close in our thoughts and prayers.
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I was away and just got back to my e-mail... Sent you a text message, as well. I am so sorry that he's gone, but hope that he is in a better place now. I'm sending you and the girls my wishes for strength through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts.
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Riikka and the kids