Death Notices

BOTERBERG, Edward Anthony (December 26, 1953 - June 18, 2012) - passed away suddenly at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 18th, 2012 in his 59th year.  Beloved husband of Neda Boterberg (nee Long) of Walsingham.  Loving father and grandfather of the late Jason Boterberg (2004), his son Brayden;  Justin Boterberg of Simcoe, his children Jayden and Stella; and Jeff Ward (Kelly Spencer) of Tillsonburg, their children Liam & Megan.  Ed will be lovingly remembered by his sisters Janette Hagarty (Bob) of Simcoe, Linda Hill (Gord) of Tillsonburg, Karen Verspeeten-Pawley (Dave) of Kamloops, BC and Brenda Hunt (Bruce Wentzell) of Simcoe.  Ed is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family.  A private family funeral will be held at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe on Monday, June 25th, 2012 with Rev. Father Maurice Charbonneau officiating.  A public celebration of life will be held at the Army, Navy & Air Force Club, 255 Water St., Simcoe on Monday afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Those wishing to donate in Ed’s memory are asked to consider the Parkwood Hospital, London.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199