KINZIE, Edward William - Of Kitchener, on Friday, October 24, 2008, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Nettie (nee Kleinsteuber). Dear father of Robin of Doon and Deborah Hunking-Kinzie and her husband Carl of Missouri. Lovingly remembered by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and his longtime companion, Jean Pearce. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Catherine Kinzie; son, Edward (Ted); brother, Earl and Harry, and sisters, Marjorie, Isabel, Beth and Ruth. Mr. Kinzie was born in Blair and had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a Veteran of the Second World War, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Preston Branch 126, a retired painter, decorator and lumber businessman. He was also a member of the Doon Presbyterian Church, an Elder of Doon Church, a member of the Blair Hunt Club and the Blair Horseshoe Club and a longtime maple syrup vendor at the Cambridge Farmers' Market. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted at Doon Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Angus Sutherland officiating. Interment in Doon Presbyterian Church Cemetery. A Memorial Service under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion Preston Branch 126 will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 7 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Tributes may be made online at www.mem.com.
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