I have thought of your father often over the past few years. I can’t really think of my grandfather without thinking of Ed too, his first cousin. Ed was always this kindly, familiar man who would show up at the cottage. These weekends were always boisterous and the sound of your mother’s laugh I still hear to this day.

I always enjoyed the Kikot weekends. Melissa I think I shared a pull out couch with you once, and I’m sure I kicked you - I’m sorry. Mark I remember you making faces at me when you emerged from a bathroom one morning, and your hair was askew. And Matthew I remember you would always join my grandfather and Ed in the early morning to go fishing, returning in the late morning after having been out on the boat for a few hours.

I remember everyone becoming upset once when a thunderstorm blew in one afternoon and Valerie and Melissa happened to be out in the middle of the lake in a row boat. “The girls are out there! You have to go and get them!” said your mother, and out ran my grandfather and Ed to take the motorboat out to get you. I also remember one evening your father picking up a fishing line that had become badly tangled. I thought for sure it was unusable and that he would just install another reel, but your father turned on a lamp, sat down in a chair and proceeded to go through the reel and untangle it. And he did - the entire thing.

A favorite memory of mine is a story your father told me about how when he was in his teens and living in the house in Toronto, one night he snuck down to Queen Street to stand across the road from a tire store my grandfather was working in, because - “I just wanted to see what the heck it was Wally was doing in there!”

Happy to have known your Dad. Always in our hearts.

Christine Kelly, Joe Vandenberg

My deepest condolences to Mark, Matthew and Melissa and families my memories of your dad are all with much fun and respect. the greatest memories being their trip to Whitehorse to visit us

We had so much fun with your mom and dad . Over the years I heard many stories about the times he spent with Jack, who loved them both so much

May your dad rest in peace

It's puzzling to me,

that I can feel such sadness - and be smiling at the same time. And yet, that's how it is.

I'm very sad at the passing of your Dad, at the loss of someone I not only loved, but admired. But every time I think of my Uncle Ed, I just start to smile. Can't help it. So many memories come flooding back ...

The first corn-on-the-cob of summer, just in time for the August long weekend. Homegrown tomatoes, fat and juicy and the size of your hand. Catching worms in the grass on a hot, dewy summer night, fresh for 7:00 am fishing the next morning. A game of croquet. Feeding the geese. The sound of his laugh, the twinkle in his eyes. Apple pie with cheddar cheese on top. Comforting a scared little girl (me) on her first sleepover away from home. Chasing Melissa and me through the house as a 'scary ghost', at bedtime. Carolyn saying: "Ed, stop it! They'll never go to sleep!"

Not important memories, really. Not like a person's wedding day, or birth of a child. But priceless, nonetheless. And very favourite memories of mine.

He'll be missed, your Dad. By all - and any - who knew him.

Rest in peace, dear Ed.

Valerie Chudy

Memories of “Uncle Ed”

We always loved going to Ed and Carolyn’s house for family parties, barbecues and playing in their big backyard. Ed was a jovial guy who loved all the kids and always took time to talk to us and ask us what we were up to. We have many fond memories of Ed and Carolyn coming up to the cottage and later bringing Randell and Celine for fun times at the lake. Ed also loved his boxer dogs and spending time in his beautiful garden. All of Ed’s vegetables were so delicious but his tomatoes were his specialty and we still compare all other tomatoes to “Uncle Ed’s”! We cherish all these wonderful memories of Ed and will hold him in our hearts forever.

Wanda, King and Anne Wright

Dear Mark, Melissa and Matthew - our thoughts are with you now - it's hard to lose a dear Dad. Ed was so proud of you all, as well as of his grand- and great-grandchildren. What happy memories we have of Kikot family reunions especially in Ed and Carolyn's backyard, Ed's happy laugh, and good sense of humor! And his beautiful Boxer dog-buddy! Remember the good times. These memories are a comforting gift to help us through this sad time. Lots of love to you all - John and Laura Kikot, New York

Message of Condolence - for Edward Kikot

To Mark, Melissa, Matthew, and all your families

My Dad and your Dad were first cousins, which makes me and Ed second cousins - right?

Or, as Carolyn, your Mom, used to say - "No, that makes you Ed's cousin, twice removed".

So then, that means that each of you are, my cousins, three times removed - doesn't it?

I never could get it straight! All I know is, you are - all of you - part of my very dear, very large family - and we always have had

"three" times the fun whenever we have been together. I want to recall all "The Kikot Weekends" we had at the Chudy cottage, then at the Chudy house, over many decades. Those were riotous days and nights, filled with laughter, card games, movie nights, a whole lotta conversation about everything under the sun, including astrology, numerology, and "life" in the hereafter. And of course, who can forget the food. Remember Luke's honey-dipped donuts, apple pies - and oh yes, those oatmeal raisin cookies - not to mention the incredible home-cooking ala Carolyn and Helen. Throw in some good hot coffee, a special Tom Collins sometimes, and maybe, early in the morning, a little fishing too.

So many memories. So many good times - the very best! And thinking about it all fills my heart with joy!

Get the table ready Ed. And tell Carolyn she can prepare a feast. My Mom and Dad - Helen and Walter - will help.

We'll be seeing you all again - I know it!

With much love, Sylvia

Your cousin, twice removed - or three times removed? ,,,,, Oh, I don't know - but we will always be "family"!

Dear Mark Melissa Mathew and family

My sincere Sympathy and fondly remembering both your mom and dad and their close friendship with my parents Cora and Peter.

Lillian Delmas (Doucet)

Mark, Melissa, Mather and families

I have so many memories of our neighbours "The Kikots" and I am so sad that Ed has gone.He was such a happy person and I remember the laughter coming from their card games. (They said my father cheated!)

Know that you re in my thoughts and prayers.

Helen McRae (Doucet)

Dear Mark and Catherine, Melissa and Randy and Mathew and Families.

Mom and I were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Mom has fond memories of your Mother from the time they were little girls and both of your parents from marriage (Mom sang at their wedding) to old age. And of course, we both have fond memories of all of the next generation...Mark, Melissa, Mathew and Bev and myself (Lyn) spending good times in Scotland at Clark's and our house.

Fondly

Joan and Lyn O'Reilly