Obituary for Edward (Ted) French
EDWARD (TED) FRENCH
April 6, 1943 - June 10, 2020
Mr. Edward (Ted) French of Bay Roberts, passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, after a brief illness on June 10, 2020. Ted was 77 years old.
Leaving to mourn with loving memories:
The love of his life, wife and best friend: Sandra; his children: Kim and Rob; his brother-in-law: Bill (Marie) Drover; his close friend: Ian Moores and a large circle of friends.
He is predeceased by his parents: Lionel and Marjorie French and his father and mother-in-law: Dr. Howard and Lillian Drover.
Ted was born in St. John's and in his youth moved to Bay Roberts where he grew up. After a brief stint in the St. John's Fire Department, Ted began his career in the car business. He was a very successful salesman and after several years, began his own dealership in Bay Roberts known as Ted French Pontiac-Buick-GMC. He was a very friendly and people oriented person and enjoyed much success in his business.
Most recently, Ted played a key role in building and developing several retirement units in Bay Roberts located on Sawdust Road, Ted French Place and Bears Cove Road.
Ted was also very proficient in things mechanical and took great pride in restoring motors and other items to good working order.
He also enjoyed hunting and fishing; and he especially loved his fishing trips to Labrador with his good friend Roger Pike.
Ted had many friends throughout the Province and was especially well known in the Trinity-Conception area. He will be missed by those people whom he met on the road of his life. Ted and Sandra had a cabin at Ocean Pond and in all seasons of the year, they went there to relax and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the area.
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions the celebration of Ted's Life will be held at a future date, to be announced. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ted's memory may be made to the Central United Church, P.O. Box 1351, Bay Roberts, NL, A0A 1G0.
Ted's family and the staff of Slade's Funeral Home encourage people to post their condolences, share photos and tributes by visiting the online memorial guestbook at www.sladesfuneralhome.ca
For further information please call Slade’s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts at 786-2323.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Slade’s Funeral Home, serving Carbonear, Upper Island Cove, Bay Roberts and surrounding areas.
April 6, 1943 - June 10, 2020
Mr. Edward (Ted) French of Bay Roberts, passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, after a brief illness on June 10, 2020. Ted was 77 years old.
Leaving to mourn with loving memories:
The love of his life, wife and best friend: Sandra; his children: Kim and Rob; his brother-in-law: Bill (Marie) Drover; his close friend: Ian Moores and a large circle of friends.
He is predeceased by his parents: Lionel and Marjorie French and his father and mother-in-law: Dr. Howard and Lillian Drover.
Ted was born in St. John's and in his youth moved to Bay Roberts where he grew up. After a brief stint in the St. John's Fire Department, Ted began his career in the car business. He was a very successful salesman and after several years, began his own dealership in Bay Roberts known as Ted French Pontiac-Buick-GMC. He was a very friendly and people oriented person and enjoyed much success in his business.
Most recently, Ted played a key role in building and developing several retirement units in Bay Roberts located on Sawdust Road, Ted French Place and Bears Cove Road.
Ted was also very proficient in things mechanical and took great pride in restoring motors and other items to good working order.
He also enjoyed hunting and fishing; and he especially loved his fishing trips to Labrador with his good friend Roger Pike.
Ted had many friends throughout the Province and was especially well known in the Trinity-Conception area. He will be missed by those people whom he met on the road of his life. Ted and Sandra had a cabin at Ocean Pond and in all seasons of the year, they went there to relax and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the area.
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions the celebration of Ted's Life will be held at a future date, to be announced. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ted's memory may be made to the Central United Church, P.O. Box 1351, Bay Roberts, NL, A0A 1G0.
Ted's family and the staff of Slade's Funeral Home encourage people to post their condolences, share photos and tributes by visiting the online memorial guestbook at www.sladesfuneralhome.ca
For further information please call Slade’s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts at 786-2323.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Slade’s Funeral Home, serving Carbonear, Upper Island Cove, Bay Roberts and surrounding areas.