Obituary of Edna Amelia Maedel

MAEDEL - Edna Amelia (nee Hines) passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Donald Arthur Maedel (2017). Edna is survived by her children Nancy Bol of London, Susan (Jack) Huber of Komoka; daughter-in-law Darlene (late Donald, 2017) Maedel of St. Thomas; by her grandchildren Leslie Bol (Ben) of Vancouver, Ian Maedel (Tara) of Toronto, Jess Huber, Andrew Huber (Jennifer) all of St. Thomas; by her great grandchildren Layka, Ethan, Avery of St. Thomas and baby Quinn of Vancouver; by her sister-in-law Audrey Morgan of Whitehorse, YK; her brother-in-law Keith Paul of Nashville TN; and by her many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brothers Elmer (Helen), Howard (Iris), Edward (Dorothy), William (Violet), Kenneth (Marie), Don (Wilma); and sister Barbara (George). Edna was born in Essex, Ontario, daughter of the late Edward Hines and Emma Ebbinghaus. She was a registered nurse, graduate of Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario, a loved and loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Essex, Ontario for many years. Edna worked alongside her husband supporting his work in the soft drink industry and in land development. Cremation has taken place. Interment will take place in Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville on a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home, 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570). If desired, donations in memory of Edna can be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice. Personal condolences to the family can be made at www.sjfh.ca Thank you to the present and past staff at Manor Village for their genuine and compassionate care of Edna during the past three years. Thanks also to Dr. Malu and staff, LHIN, Saint Elizabeth RN’s, Medical Priorities, Voyago and the outstanding staff at St. Joseph's Hospice who cared for Edna and her family making her final days peaceful.