Obituary of Ed Schweitzer

April 12, 1927 - July 1, 2020 Ed Schweitzer died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice in London on Canada Day. Ed was predeceased by his son Blake in 2018. He is survived by his wife Doreen of 67 years, daughters Karen Speers (Mark) and Janine Schweitzer (Ian Fraser), daughter-in-law Margaret Schweitzer; grandchildren Wolff Schweitzer (Katrina Huszarik), Russell Schweitzer (Erin Burke), Laura MacMillan (Malcolm), Katie Hazelton (Brandon), and Blake Speers; six great-grandchildren, and a number of caring nieces and nephews. A celebration of Ed’s life will take place on Saturday, July 11th at 2:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Schweitzer family understands that some people cannot attend social gatherings right now because of Covid-19. Please be aware that Covid-19 protocols are in place. Attendees must practice hand hygiene, physical distancing and wear masks. As directed by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (https://thebao.ca/registrars-directive-changes-to-funeral-and-visitation-attendance/) attendance numbers will be restricted. If you wish to attend, please email rsvpwestview@gmail.com and reference “Schweitzer” in the subject line. Kindly ensure to include your name, address and telephone number. If booking for multiple people, please include their contact information as well. Ed was a keen gardener. His early roots as a farm boy in Southwestern Ontario remained strong. Prior to moving to a retirement community in 2016, he enjoyed sharing the beauty of his gardens with family and friends. Ed appreciated nature in all of its forms. He was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed walking in the woods. He loved to share a glass of wine (or two!) with friends and family and was an avid sports fan – baseball, football, golf, and especially hockey. Ed enjoyed a career as a retail store manager. After retirement he was an active volunteer with the Kiwanis Club of Middlesex, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital. Ed enjoyed life and was an extremely joyful man, even at the end of his life when he faced many health challenges. His love of life and volunteerism were felt by many throughout his life. His church affiliation was particularly important to him. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he had been a member of the choir, assisted with communion and collected offerings. Ed was fortunate to have good health into his 90’s. Toward the end of his life he was blessed that many caring people were involved with his care. In particular, his family would like to thank the following: Dr. Mario Elia and his team at Lambeth London Family Health Clinic, the staff at Inspirit Residences, and the staff, physicians and volunteers at St. Joseph’s Hospice London. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation to honour Ed's memory are asked to consider St. Joseph’s Hospice in London, Trinity Lutheran Church in London or the charity of your choice.