Obituary of Eddie (Ed) Russel Sadownyk

Eddie (Ed) Russel Sadownyk August 4, 1939 – November 27, 2021 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Eddie Russel Sadownyk of Vegreville, AB, on November 27, 2021, at the age of 82 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ed is survived by his loving family, his wife Jeannet; daughter Karen MacDonald (Randall), son Kent Sadownyk (Shelley); granddaughters and their spouses; Heather Neufeld (Pete), Meghan Hamilton (Mitch), Jillian MacDonald (Sheldon Grover); grandsons Cole Sadownyk, Lucas Sadownyk; great-grandson Simon Neufeld; sister Doris Desjarlais; along with numerous extended families. Ed was predeceased by his parents; Paul Sadownyk and Frances Ambler; father and mother-in-law Harry and Mary Boratynec. A heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff of St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Vegreville, AB and the Kaye Clinic, Edmonton, AB, that have cared for Ed for the past 20 months. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held in Vegreville at the Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave, Vegreville, Alberta) on December 7, 2021 at 10:30 am with a reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion (5037-52 Ave, Vegreville, Alberta). Cremation has taken place. In complying with Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program, you will be required to provide proof of Vaccinations upon entry to the service : Alberta vaccine records with QR codes (paper or digital) or proof of a negative rapid COVID test taken within 72 hours of entry, or an original medical exemption letter along with photo ID. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Haying in the 30’s (Cancer Support Society). Donations through e-transfer to hayinginthe30@gmail.com