Edward Marvin Loftus Strang

1910 - 2006  (96 years)

• Name	Edward Marvin Loftus Strang
  Nickname	Ed
  Born	5 May 1910	Montreal, , Quebec, Canada   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1911	Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada   [2]
  	1 in 1911 census
  Occupation	Aft 1966	Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada   [1]
  	president of BC Maritime Employers Association
  Misc	Jun 2004  [1]
  	grandchildren Karen (Paul), Jenny (John) Steven, Robert, Andy, Lauren and Bryce
  Died	7 Jun 2006	Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada   [1]
  Obituary	24 Jun 2006	Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada   [1]
  	Vancouver Sun and The Province
  	Obituary STRANG _ Edward Marvin Loftus Born May 5th, 1910 in Montreal, passing peacefully June 7th, 2006 in Vancouver. Predeceased by his loving wife Jean and brother Donald. Ed will be remembered by daughters Marilyn (Richard), Wendy (Mike), and son Bruce Hodgson (Linda). His grandchildren were very special to him, he will be missed by Karen (Paul), Jenny (John) Steven, Robert, Andy, Lauren and Bryce. Ed worked for Saguenay Shipping in Montreal for 28 years, involved in operations and port labour relations. In 1966 Ed, Jean and Bruce moved to Vancouver. Ed became the first president of the BC Maritime Employers Association. Upon his retirement from the BCMEA, Ed continued his involvement with the Port, working with the Vancouver Port Corporation for several years. Ed relaxed by taking time to play golf or play bridge at Shaughnessy Golf Club. He was an active member at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, through which he became involved as a founding member of CHISHAUN Seniors Residence. His family and community will remember Ed with fondness. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Point Grey Private Hospital for making Ed's time there so comfortable. A memorial service to celebrate Ed's life will be held at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, 1550 W. 33rd Ave, on Wednesday, June 28th at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the Community Lunch Program at Shaughnessy Heights United Church would be appreciated.
  Occupation	Montreal, , Quebec, Canada   [1]
  	employee of Saguenay Shipping in operations and port labour relation
  Person ID	I48933	Arthur - Research
  Last Modified	18 Jan 2013

  
  

  Father	Garnet A Strang,   b. Jun 1881, , , Quebec, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Mother	Catherine Loftus,   b. Jun 1880, , , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Abt 1959  (Age ~ 78 years)
  Family ID	F17090	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Jean Katherine Laing,   b. 21 Apr 1913, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada ,   d. Bef 7 Jun 2006, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada  (Age < 93 years)
  Married	Y  [3]
  Children	1. Marilyn Strang   2. Wendy Strang
  Family ID	F17892	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 5 May 1910 - Montreal, , Quebec, Canada Census - 1911 - Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada Occupation - president of BC Maritime Employers Association - Aft 1966 - Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada Died - 7 Jun 2006 - Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada Obituary - Vancouver Sun and The Province - 24 Jun 2006 - Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada Occupation - employee of Saguenay Shipping in operations and port labour relation - - Montreal, , Quebec, Canada  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S695] Obituaries: General, Edward Marvin Loftus Strang, Vancouver Sun, 24 Jun 2006 (Reliability: 2). only have a partial extract [S1665] Census: 1911, Canada, Saskatoon, SK, Dist 33, p.16. [S1655] Info: Donald Patrick Strang, e-mail 13 Apr 2006.