Edward John Grochmal

December 19, 2017

Edward John Grochmal of Airdrie, AB passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the South Health Campus. Born in Lamont, AB to Stanley and Anne Grochmal on September 27, 1941, he was fourth of five siblings.

Ed is survived by his wife Jenny (Lawrence) of 48 years. They had two children - Peggy Grochmal (Palle Frisk) and Cindy Duffield (Lee). Ed was loved and admired by his three grandchildren - Skye, Hannah, and Rebekah. He is also survived by four siblings - Emily (Larry) Worrell, Grace (Steve) Matlo, Bob (Marilyn) Grochmal, and Mary (Bryan) Hughes plus many cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Ed lived most of his life in Airdrie. He started many successful businesses in town as well as worked the rigs for many years. He owned and operated Lone Pine RV until his retirement in 1996 when they moved out to Sundre and began travelling to Arizona and BC. He moved back to Airdrie in 2005 and continued travelling.

A special heartfelt thanks to his sister Mary Hughes, and husband Bryan, and sister-in-law Lou Nail. Our gratitude also goes out to Doctor Gye and all the health care personnel providers at St. Theresa Covenant Care.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Parkinson's Association of Alberta (102, 5636 Burbank Crescent, Calgary, AB T2H 1Z6). A Celebration of Life will be held on January 13, 2018 at Woodside Golf Course (525 Woodside Drive NW, Airdrie) starting at 2:00 pm - everyone is welcome.

Messages of Condolence

I will miss you SO very much big bro. Hugs and condolences to you Jenny, Peggy, Cindy, Skye, Hannah and Bekah. We will all miss his smile and the sense of humor that everyone who knew him enjoyed. He truly was a very special person.

- Mary

Will be thinking of you all as you say goodbye for now. RIP Ed. Take care and look after each other. Much love and sympathy. Love Mandy and family (Dave's eldest) x

- Mandy Gatrick (nee Gilbert)

My sympathies to Jenny, Peggy, Cindy and family. I will cherish the many fond memories and hold them close. My heart aches that I can’t be there for the memorial service, I will be thinking of you and taking a moment to remember your husband, father and friend

- Joline

So sorry for your loss Cindy, Lee, Skye and Hannah, our sincere condolences

- Ellen Turek

Jenny and family, our thoughts are with you - wish we could do more. Sending love and hugs to all of you at this very sad time. Denise & Jim

- denise & Jim Shields

Such an amazing man who brought so much to so many lives. The world was a better place with Ed in it. Hugs to all of you. He is greatly missed. Love to all of you.

- Deb

We will miss Ed’s smiling face and wonderful sense of humour, he has fought a long battle with his Parkinson’s, I never heard him complain, so now may he Rest In Peace. Love to all the family

- Frank & Bonnie Keirle

I am very sorry for your loss! I enjoyed Ed's company in the few years that I knew him. He and Jenny's hospitality were 2nd to none! He will be missed. My love and condolances to the family. Dave

- David Schaw

Jenny, Peggy, Cindy and family. We are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He was a good man who will be missed by all. We always enjoyed our visits together from as early as our kids in 4H to beers and casino in Yuma. Rest in peace Ed.

- Pat and Carol Andres

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

- Tom & Doreen Haakenson $ Family

Jenny and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time in your lives

- Frank and Rosalie McKnight

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