April 6, 1928 – September 4, 2020

Obituary of Edgard Henry Ware

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of long-time Merritt resident Edgard Henry Ware on September 4, 2020 with family by his side.

He was the first born son of Lucie and Bertie Ware of Nicola Canford. He was delivered by Dr. JJ. Gillis April 6, 1928. Ed spent all but a few of his 92 years in the Nicola Valley.

Ed and his brother George started logging in the late 50’s and he was driving logging truck until he was 80 years old before he retired. He raised his family here and lived a long happy life. He is survived by daughters Karen (Darrel) Schafer, Lori (Rob) Poole, Cindy (Chris) Robideau, Kelly Lawrence and Shellie Ware. Sons Gary (Eleanor) Ware, Gerry Ware and Ryan (Carrie) Ware Grandkids: Steven, Sloane, Ernie, Eligh, Adam, Christie, Chad, Cori, Bob, Susan, Joanne, Annamarie, Krista, Katrina, Justin, Charlie and Liam. Great grandkids: Mike, Giana, Haylie, Reilly, Ben, Olive, Nate, Ashtyn, Kayson, Jaxtyn, Natia, Issac, Mia, Kevin, Lilia, Ariel and Maliah.

He was predeceased by his mother and father Lucie and Bertie Ware, brother George Ware, daughters Terri, and Lisa and grandson Scott Firman.

A service will be held sometime in 2021. In lieu of flowers please donate to a cause of your choice.

Good-bye beat it Dad.

You may express condolences at Merritt Funeral Chapel.

• Date : 2020-09-04
• Location : Merritt, BC