Obituary for Edward Welby "Ed" Attlebery
Edward Welby Attlebery
Ed died on November 9th, 2022. He was 83 years old. Dearly loved and bereaved by his 2 children; daughter Jennifer Oviedo (and her husband Tom) and son Eric Attlebery, and his 2 grandsons Tomas and Cole Oviedo. He will also be greatly missed by his sister in-law Marcy Attlebery, brothers in-law Clayton Markle ( Linda) and John Markle, as well as his nephews and nieces : Andy Attlebery, Ted (Marg) Attlebery, Jonathan Markle, Jamie Markle, Jannell Scott, and Janet Markle and their families.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years Carole Ann (Markle), his brother Dick, and his parents Wilfred and Ena Attlebery (Malcolm).
Ed moved to Paris with his family as a young boy. He attended Central School and Paris DHS before attending the University of Western Ontario. After graduation he began his first career as a high school teacher and moved to Fort Frances, Ontario. He thrived in the north and for 2 years lived on a houseboat. Teaching would then take him to Scarborough and Brantford. He would travel in summers and had extended working holiday stays on the Spanish Mediterranean coast in Villajoyosa and in northern British Columbia at Hudson’s Hope during the construction of the Bennett Dam.
In the late 1970s, Edward transitioned to his second career with Paris Playground Equipment, the company that his father had co-founded in the 1940s. During his time there his role evolved from sales to marketing to vice-president and the company grew with new markets in countries across the globe. He was also proud to be involved with the start up of a new company, ABC Recreation.
Ed always found time to give back to his community. He served as a Councillor for Paris before being elected and serving two terms as Mayor of Paris. Following this time in local politics, he was a longtime member and Chairman of the Willett Hospital Board of Governors, and later served as the liaison officer for the County of Brant on the Brantford Economic Development Board. Ed was also a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Ed was an avid reader and was always up for a challenging Sunday Times crossword puzzle. He dabbled in curling and enjoyed playing golf with friends. He coached several football, basketball and baseball teams. Baseball was his favourite sport. He was a proud member of the Gray’s teams in Paris and then the Paris 29ers Fastball club and 29ers Oldtimers team. Ed collected his last base hit at the age of 78. It was definitely on a Sunday. During the season he could be found watching with both joy and frustration the Toronto Blue Jays.
Ed was an outstanding husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be remembered fondly and missed deeply.
Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris on Tuesday Nov. 15 2022 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday Nov 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Joel Sherbino officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Paris Branch 29..
Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting WM. KIPP 519 442 3061.
Ed died on November 9th, 2022. He was 83 years old. Dearly loved and bereaved by his 2 children; daughter Jennifer Oviedo (and her husband Tom) and son Eric Attlebery, and his 2 grandsons Tomas and Cole Oviedo. He will also be greatly missed by his sister in-law Marcy Attlebery, brothers in-law Clayton Markle ( Linda) and John Markle, as well as his nephews and nieces : Andy Attlebery, Ted (Marg) Attlebery, Jonathan Markle, Jamie Markle, Jannell Scott, and Janet Markle and their families.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years Carole Ann (Markle), his brother Dick, and his parents Wilfred and Ena Attlebery (Malcolm).
Ed moved to Paris with his family as a young boy. He attended Central School and Paris DHS before attending the University of Western Ontario. After graduation he began his first career as a high school teacher and moved to Fort Frances, Ontario. He thrived in the north and for 2 years lived on a houseboat. Teaching would then take him to Scarborough and Brantford. He would travel in summers and had extended working holiday stays on the Spanish Mediterranean coast in Villajoyosa and in northern British Columbia at Hudson’s Hope during the construction of the Bennett Dam.
In the late 1970s, Edward transitioned to his second career with Paris Playground Equipment, the company that his father had co-founded in the 1940s. During his time there his role evolved from sales to marketing to vice-president and the company grew with new markets in countries across the globe. He was also proud to be involved with the start up of a new company, ABC Recreation.
Ed always found time to give back to his community. He served as a Councillor for Paris before being elected and serving two terms as Mayor of Paris. Following this time in local politics, he was a longtime member and Chairman of the Willett Hospital Board of Governors, and later served as the liaison officer for the County of Brant on the Brantford Economic Development Board. Ed was also a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Ed was an avid reader and was always up for a challenging Sunday Times crossword puzzle. He dabbled in curling and enjoyed playing golf with friends. He coached several football, basketball and baseball teams. Baseball was his favourite sport. He was a proud member of the Gray’s teams in Paris and then the Paris 29ers Fastball club and 29ers Oldtimers team. Ed collected his last base hit at the age of 78. It was definitely on a Sunday. During the season he could be found watching with both joy and frustration the Toronto Blue Jays.
Ed was an outstanding husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be remembered fondly and missed deeply.
Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris on Tuesday Nov. 15 2022 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday Nov 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Joel Sherbino officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Paris Branch 29..
Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting WM. KIPP 519 442 3061.