In Memory of

Edward

Arthur

MARCOTTE

Obituary for Edward Arthur MARCOTTE

MARCOTTE, Edward Arthur

On June 18, 2020, Edward Arthur Marcotte, age 61, passed away unexpectedly n his home. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and the Ingersoll community.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Robinson (Pugh Marcotte) and step-father Tom Robinson, his step-daughters, Nancy Schiller, Wendy Gooch, Kate Smith, step-son Rob Gooch, his sisters, Debi (John) Oppassini, Sherrie (Brian) Rainer, brother, Kirk (Diane) Marcotte, sisters Tammy (Steve) McKenny, Denise (Ian) Huggins, 4 nephews (Adam, Justin, Ryan, Brody) and niece (Robyn). He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ackert Marcotte, his father, Edward Marcotte Sr, and nephew Aiden.

Born on Jan 20, 1959 in Toronto, Ontario, he married Helen on Oct 3, 1983 and they enjoyed 21 years together until her passing in 2004. Ed was involved with the Ingersoll Legion Branch 05-119 where he was an executive member. In 2001 he was recognized for his volunteer work, knitting finger puppets for Sick Children Hospital, Ingersoll Public Library, doctors’ offices, and internationally in the U.K., Hawaii and more initially to help ease children’s fear of needles, etc. at medical appointments.

A burial service is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2020 at Ingersoll Rural Cemetery with Reverend Paul Walmsley officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation in Edwards name would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home 246 Thames Street South, Ingersoll 519-425-1600.

Personal condolences may be sent at www.mcbeathdynes.ca