Edmund Alexander JANUSAS
JANUSAS, Edmund Alexander May 13, 1930 – August 8, 2016 Born in Montreal, Quebec It is with extreme sadness that the family announces the passing of Ed Janusas. He passed away after a long and brave battle at Juravinski Hospital. Ed was the last surviving sibling of the Janusas family of Montreal. He is predeceased by his first wife, Evelyn Rose (nee Crocker), survived by his loving wife Elizabeth Noble-Janusas of Hamilton, Ontario and loving daughter Beverly Prescott of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. He also leaves behind his cherished grandson Andrew Janusas (Jennifer) and two great-grandsons Ethan and Owen Janusas also of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ed, “Poppy” was overwhelmed by the love shown to him by his extended family; the Marchand and Timbers families of Milton and the Noble family of King City over the years. He was a Royal Canadian Navy Veteran from 1948-1973 with his home base being Shearwater, Nova Scotia, served on His and Her Majesty’s Canadian Warship Aircraft Carriers; Magnificent, Bonaventure, and the first Bilingual Canadian Warship Destroyer HMCS Ottawa. He continued to serve Canada in Foreign Affairs at six different Canadian Embassies abroad from 1975-1991. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163 and the Shearwater Aviation Museum in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. He was extremely proud to be a long-time member of the Canadian Naval Air Group (CNAG). He was a long-time resident of St. Elizabeth Village in Hamilton and was well known as “The Harmonica Man”. Even in death, Ed continues to serve his community by donating his remains to the McMaster School of Anatomy. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff in ICU, and Ward C4 at Juravinski Hospital. Our sincere thanks to Dr. G. Fraser and his staff in the hematology department. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Juravinski Hospital or a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Elizabeth Village Edelweiss “The Barn” on Sunday, August 14th from 2:00-5:00 p.m.