It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ignac (Ed) Sardi on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his children, after a short battle with cancer. Born in Hlapicina, Croatia on July 15, 1933, he was a loving husband of the late Pamela Rose (nee Horsley), proud father of Martin (Tamara), Elizabeth (Alex) and Diane (Brooke) and beloved grandad of Spencer, Sophia, Samantha, Madeleine, Cooper, Finleigh and Emmett. His memory will be cherished by his surviving sisters Teresa, Ana, and Juliana, and extended family in Europe and the U.S. Ignac was born in Medjimurje, one of 18 children, his parents did not have much. He began work at an early age in the coal mines, completing two years in the army, before fleeing communist Yugoslavia to arrive in Canada on Dominion Day in 1957 with less than $20 in his pocket. He worked hard as an orderly in Toronto Tuberculosis Hospital and later went on to obtain certification as a millwright from which he retired in 1997.
The family will receive their friends at Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Monday from 4 to 8 o’clock.
Memorial Mass will be held in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton on Tuesday morning, February 14 at 10 o’clock.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Jodi McArthur (S'more) and Lindsey
Martin, Tamara, Samantha and family
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your father and grandfather. I am so glad to have met him through Samantha and Guiding. What a wonderful man he was. It was very evident Samantha how much your grandfather loved you and loved spending his time with you. I know how much you are going to miss him. I am sending you a big heartfelt hug. I would often see Ed walking from home to Tim Hortons, along the river’s edge in downtown Bolton. If I ever saw him sitting in Tim Hortons we would always have a little chat. Samantha, at this time when you’re feeling sad think of all the wonderful great memories that you’ve had with your grandfather. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Chris and Jodie Kirkpatrick
Dear Sardi Family,
Please accept our most sincere condolences. Sending love and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
Love,
Chris & Jodie Kirkpatrick
Justine
Diane,
I’m very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My condolences to you and your family.
Justine
Linda Steele
Our deepest condolences to all of the Family. Ed was a loving and proud father and Grandfather, as well as a wonderful neighbour and friend. He will be deeply missed. Sincerely, the Steele family (Linda, Gerry, Jamie, Rosalyn and Jennifer)
Kirk Robertson
Love and condolences from the Robertson family.
Scott kennelly
Our sincerest condolences, Liza, Martin, Diane and families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott, Sean and Marlene Kennelly
Sally Gillibrand
To our Canadian cousins,
How sad the news of Uncle Eddy’s passing is. We feel privileged to have known him, admired him and call him uncle. He made our holidays in Canada, all those years ago, very special. You gave him the best love and care you could, not just over the last couple of months, but ever since the passing of Auntie Pam. Even though we can’t be with you on Tuesday morning you will be in our thoughts, as you often are, and will continue to be.
Kind thoughts and fond memories …….
Sally and Mike
Margaret Avalon
So sorry for the loss of of your dad. He had such a big heart for everyone. I am so happy that we had a chance to come up this past summer and visit. It is a memory to be cherished. Lots of laughs and hugs. God bless you all.
Michelle and Mike Cooper
Dear Diane, Brooke and the whole Sardi Family
Thinking of you at this difficult time and surrounding you with much love. May you be comforted by the support and love of those around you now and in the months to come.
With deepest sympathy
Michelle and Mike Cooper
Betty and George Traynor
Dear Martin,Liza, Diane and families
Your dad was such a special loving family man. He was such a wonderful father and grandfather. We missed Pam when she passed and now we have to carry on without our dear friend and neighbour Ed. It’s just not fair! Life goes on though and I will feel his presence whenever I go walking in the neighbourhood. Rest in peace dear friend Ed. We will miss you terribly but know your spirit is with us. God bless you!
Love George and Betty
Stephen Bunyan
Diane,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please accept my condolences to you, Brooke and the Sardi family.
Stephen Bunyan
David & Lydia Stoneman
Please accept this heartfelt expression of our sympathy.
Your dad was a very nice man and he will be missed by those who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
With deepest sympathy,
Uncle David & Aunty Lydia
Randal
very sorry to hear about Ed’s passing. such a great guy, loving family man.
Maryann
Dear Sardi Family.
My sincerest and deepest Sympathies. Your Dad was a significant part of my childhood and a dear friend, as I got older. He would come frequently, with Samantha, to visit me at the shop. We would laugh and always have a great visit. He was a sweet kind beautiful man, that will be missed. R.i.P. Love Maryann
Greg Moffatt and Moffatt family
Martin, Lisa, Diane
our deepest condolences on the passing of your father Ed, he will always be remembered. The old Albert St. will be forever changed. once again our deepest condolences.
The Moffatt family, Nancy, Grant, Gary and Greg
Catherine Ecker
To all who love Ignac, my sincere condolences during this time of initial grief and deep sadness. May you find comfort in the warmth of family, sharing of memories and celebrating our belief in life eternal. May Ignac rest in peace.
God bless,
Catherine Ecker
Christian Stoneman
Diane, Brooke and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you. May he Rest In Peace.
Love Christian, Tara, & Lily
Jeanette Pilson
To all the family:
My sincere sympathy at the loss of your beloved father and grandfather. Another loss
On our street, of which he was such a part. My thoughts are with you all.
Sheila Baker
Dear Sardi Family :
We left Bolton , but we include Mr Sardi in our wonderful memories of living in the valley .
We got to know him as a kind , clever and charismatic man.
We were very fond of him.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Love John , Sheila , Jack & Jude Baker
Eileen Wan
Dear Martin, Tamara, Samantha,and Madeleine,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear father and grandfather. I know he was such an important part or your lives. My deepest condolences.
Warm regards,
Eileen
Nicola Eggleton-Sodenkamp
Dear Sardi Family
I am terribly sorry for your sadness. You have my heartfelt condolences.
Nicola
Zehrs
Dinko and Jason Grancaric
Dear Liza, Dana, Martin and families. My father and I are so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. He was a huge part of our lives and we feel very privileged to have been so close with him for so long. His weekly visits and encouraging words while my dad was at home dealing with his own illness meant so much to both him and I and helped give my dad the strength to carry on. Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dinko and Jason Grancaric
Ethan
Sorry to my friend Madeleine Sardi Grampas death I’m sorry for the Sardi family.