Obituary of Edward Francis Birkland

Peacefully with his family by his side at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound, Sunday morning December 9, 2007. Ed Birkland of Sauble Beach in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn Birkland. Loving father of Wayne and Pat of Aldergrove, B.C., Chris and Janice of St. Catharines, Brenda and Brian of Elmvale and Sandra and Craig of Orillia. Loved by his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Hepworth Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Thursday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Gerry Hofstetter officiating. Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Ed by the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME.