Obituary of Hugh Harrison Edmunds

EDMUNDS, Hugh Harrison 80 years, March 19, 1929 " August 10, 2009. Born in Saskatoon and died peacefully in the arms of family at Malden Park Palliative Care in Windsor. Loving husband of Anne for 55 years. Predeceased by beloved son Richard (1982). Loving father of Kathy and husband David Bassett, Brian and wife Deborah Gray, Margaret and friend Gino Benotto, Philip and partner Kelly Condon. Loving grandfather of John Borowski, Harrison Edmunds, Stephanie and Jodie Edmunds, Greg and Alex Condon. Brother of Roger Edmunds (Fay) and the late David Edmunds (Margaret). Brother-in law of Grace Moorhouse (John) and Ron Hesford (Judy). Hugh attended the University of Saskatchewan majoring in Drama and was an actor for three summers in one of the first touring companies originating in that province. In 1953 he joined the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Regiment, serving in Calgary. When TV stations first opened in Western Canada, Hugh worked in Saskatoon, Calgary, Red Deer and in Winnipeg. At CBC Winnipeg he was an award winning producer for his documentaries. In 1971 he joined the Dept. of Communication Studies, University of Windsor. Professor Edmunds was dedicated to his students and shared his enthusiasm for new technologies with them. Hugh was a Friend of the CBC, intervening twice to help save the Windsor TV station. Hugh was always planning another trip and he and Anne spent many years traveling the world. His love of scuba diving led him to underwater photography and his pictures are enjoyed by many people, especially those at Windsor Hospice. He was a member of the Windsor Scuba Club and Military Institute of Windsor and enjoyed his weekly meetings with his friends. Hugh had many chapters in his life. He will be remembered as an excellent chef, for his vast intellect, and as a quiet gentleman. Visitation will be held at Windsor Chapel Funeral Home, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. Windsor, Ontario on Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 3 - 5 p.m. and 7 " 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Aidan"s Church, 5145 Wyandotte St. E. Windsor, Ontario on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor or Transition to Betterness. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com