Edith Cecile May
September 3rd, 2013
Edith (Edie) Cecile May
January 5th 1940 - September 3rd 2013
Edith (Edie) Cecile May passed away at the age of 73, with her family by her side in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Mom was born in Wetaskiwin on January 5, 1940 to Edith and Cecil Padgham. Mom was raised in Pigeon Lake and moved to Rocky where she met and married Dan May. Edie and Dan resided in Rocky where they welcomed Gerald and Terra into their family. A few years later they moved to the Dovercourt area where they welcomed Arnie, Cindy, Wendy and Darcy. In 1980 Mom moved to Caroline where she lived and worked for several years. Mom met the love of her life Bob while working at the Burger Baron. Mom enjoyed spending time with her family, at Bob's cabin, and attending hen parties with the ladies (ladies you know who you are). Bob and Edie moved back to Rocky in 2002 where she resided until her passing. Edith is predeceased by her parents, Edith and Cecil Padgham; brother, Fred; infant sister, Barbara Anne; two sons, Gerald and Arnie; one daughter, Cindy; great-granddaughter Catherine, and brothers in law Bud Jewell, and Earl Wahlund. Edith is survived by the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Kostuik; her loving dog, Maggie; three sisters,Ellen Jewell, Mildred Wahlund & Dot (Cliff) Abrahms and one brother, Dave (Elaine) Padgham. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Terra May (A.J.) of Caroline, Wendy Cochrane and Darcy May both of Rocky, Donna (Richard) Glowa of Grand Prairie, Sharon Coates of Cranbrook B.C. , and Steven Kostuik of Calgary; grandchildren, Tammy (Phil) McKenzie of Leslieville, Tanya (Monty) Walker of Lacombe, Darryl Cumberland of Alix, Kaitlyn Cochrane of Calgary, Meghan Evans of California, Cindy (Mike) Harper of Rocky, Randi May of California, Tonja Sigurdson of Red Deer, Brandon Coleman, and Logan Johnston of Grand Prairie, Curtis and Krystal Kostuik of Rocky, Robert Coates, Kaylee Coates of British Columbia, and Cassandra Whyte of Calgary; great-grandchildren, Ryley and Emma, Hailey and Kimberly, Taylor and Zach, Keira , Angel and Noel. At Edie's request no Funeral Service will be held. A small luncheon and tea to Celebrate her Life will be held at the Caroline Legion on Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. All friends and family are welcome. In memory of Mom, the family asks donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 101, 6751 – 52 Ave. Red Deer, AB, T4N 4K8, Stollery Children's Hospital, Suite 1502, 8215 – 112 St. NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2C8 or S.T.A.R.S., Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7.Messages:
I regret that I will be unable to attend the luncheon on Thursday. Please pass along condolencesto Edies family from my family. We wish you all the best in the coming months. Take care. Bob Roper
My heart felt condolances go out to Bob, Terra, Wendy and Darcy....and all family members....Edie was the most wonderful person, and I am thankful that I was able to be her friend for so many years......I will hold near and dear all the times we shared, the laughter,and tears. Her laughter was like a song, her compassion, and gentle nature such a gift to all that were fortunate enough to know her. Rest in peace my dear friend, you will forever remain in the hearts of all that knew you.