GARCIA, EDWARD MANUEL (ED, Eddie) – With heavy hearts, we the family of Edward Manuel Garcia announce his passing at Queen Elizabeth II Infirmary site Halifax on Saturday, September 7,2024. Born on December 14, 1940 in Guysborough to the late Joseph Fernado Garcia and Mary Odessa Garcia (Smith).

Dad was a quiet unassuming man who devoted his life to his family and community. He enjoyed working with his hands and constructed many beautiful wooden pieces which his children and family members will cherish forever. He enjoyed watching sports most specifically the Maple Leaf’s and the Blue Jays. Dad loved music, he played guitar, and played in a couple of bands, one being the band “Can Hill Bluegrass” with three local friends; Dad attended lots of Bluegrass festivals and campgrounds around the Maritimes. Dad was an avid curler, a member of Canso Lions Club, a scout leader and coached minor hockey.

Dad joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1961 at age 20 and served 3 years until 1964. He then worked in the office at Acadia fisheries and the fish plant in Mulgrave. He also ran an Industrial Marine Products outpost where he sold and repaired much of the communities fishing equipment.

Edward is now with his best friend; his wife of 55 years predeceased Florence Garcia and is survived by his loving daughter Tammy (Darren) Rhynold, Middle Sackville; son Timmy Garcia (Kim Hendsbee), Truro; daughter Rachelle Garcia (Andre Cantin), Charlottetown; cherished grandsons Tristan, Tyson and Nathan; granddaughters Courtney & Chloe; brothers in-law Clair MacDonald; Brian Fougere, Mahone Bay; sisters in-law Geraldine Sanderson, Dominion; Barbara MacLean, Canso; Anne (George) Murphy, Canso; Kate (Joe) Jamieson, Guysborough; Theresa Casey, Canso.  Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his in laws Joseph Daniel MacDonald and Lillian (Fougere) MacDonald: brother’s in-law Bernard (Ray) MacDonald, Joseph (Liz) MacDonald, Blair Sanderson, Bernie Maclean and John Angus MacDonald, sister in-law Phyllis MacDonald.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Queen Elizabeth II Infirmary 8.4, Halifax, especially those who took such great interest in Dad’s well being. Special thank you to Sheila and Melvin (Bubsy) Rhynold and our Feltmate family for their time, care and preservation of his home and belongings.

Cremation has taken place, visitation will be held from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 121 School Street, Canso.  Funeral Mass will take place 11 am Saturday, September14,  2024 in Star of the Sea Parish, Canso with Father Jonathan Nnajifor officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Following the burial a reception will be held at the Canso Lion's Club. Memorial donations can be made to the Star of the Sea Parish or the Canso Curling club (as Mama said to). Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com