Edwin James Snook
October 9, 1935 to January 26, 2024
Obituary
To view the funeral service for the late Gail Snook and the late Edwin Snook on Saturday, February 3 at 11am, please follow the link below:
Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family on January 26th, 2024, at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, Edwin Snook, age 88 years. Predeceased by his wife, Gail (January 10th, 2024); his parents, Jacob and Ida Snook; and his brother, David. Leaving to mourn with beautiful memories, children, Melanie (Randy), Joanne (Kerry), and Jeff (Andrea); grandchildren, Jacob (Liz), Stephanie (Daniel), and Leigha; his darling great-grandson, Theo James; brother and dearest friend, Cyril (Lorraine); brother-in-law Wayne (Mary-Lynn); as well as a large circle of family and friends.
Ed Snook was kind, gentle, and patient beyond measure, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. His lifetime career was in civil engineering, and he was also a talented artist. Ed created many beautiful paintings over the years, with his favourite subjects being landscape, sea and sky. Ed loved to read and he never stopped learning, having a particular interest in science and space.
His family was his joy. Ed’s grandchildren called him “dadad” and he spent many hours in their company. Playing, drawing and reading with them in the younger years, and being there for all the special moments as they grew up. Our treasured memories of “dadad” are filled with only happiness and love.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Friends and extended family are invited to join us for a reception and celebration of our parents’ lives on Saturday, February 3rd, from 2pm to 4pm at Bally Haly Country Club (at the new Bally Haly location on Golf Course Road off Stavanger Drive).
Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00pm, Saturday February 3rd
Bally Haly Country Club, 100 Golf Course Road, St. John's
To Ed’s family:
I am so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I worked with Ed for many years at the provincial department responsible for government buildings. He was a really nice person, very knowledgeable, always helpful and excellent to deal with.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
To Ed and Gail’s family,
We were saddened to learn of your dad’s passing so soon after you lost your mom. Your dad was always so gentle and soft spoken and a real gentleman in every sense of the word.. He was also very talented which was evident in his paintings that we were privileged to see. Our deepest condolences to you all as you mourn the loss of two such fine people.
Melanie and family, so sorry to have to send condolences again for the passing of your Dad so shortly after losing your Mom. Hold your memories close.
Greg and MaryBeth.
Melanie, Joanne and Jeff, and families,
Our deepest condolences to all. You are in our thoughts during thus difficult time . Rest in peace Mr. Snook.
Meshell and Barry wight
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing Mélanie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Melanie and family….So sorry for your loss of your Mom and Dad in such a short period of time.
Craig Morrissey and Family
Melanie, Joanne and Jeff,
So sorry for the loss of your father. He was such a kind and gentle man and always seemed to have a smile on his face whenever I saw him. My deepest condolences to you all.
Melanie & Snook family,
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and family and I wish you nothing but comfort and strength.
Charles Young
Dear Melanie,
My heart goes out to you and the entire Snook family. May the good memories bring you comfort.
Edith
Jacob and Liz,
So sorry for your loss. As I read about dadad, it saddens me but only reinforces what he has obviously passed onto to you, Jacob, in your work and life. I hope you both find some comfort this week with family and friends.
Melanie, Joanne, Jeff and families,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Hold on to all your wonderful memories. May they help you during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Dear Melanie , Joanne , & Jeff. Our sincere condolences to you & your families as you endure the loss of your beloved Dad so soon after losing your precious Mom. May the memories of a time when you were all together give you the strength to get through the difficult days ahead . With loving thoughts to you all , Bill & Geraldine Sinnott .
Jeff, Melanie and Joanne I am so sorry to hear the very sad news about the passing of both your Mom and Dad. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
My sincere condolences Melanie to you and your family.
Melanie, Randy and family. Sincere condolences on the passing of both your mom and dad. May they rest
in peace.
Larry & Brenda Abbott
Melanie,
So, so sorry to hear of your dads passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time.
Heather & Warner Locke
Melanie and family. Sincere condolences now on the passing of your father. So very sad just after losing your mother. I wish you strength to cope, and as time goes by I hope your memories of them together will comfort you. Love. Judy Dawe
To Melanie and Family I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your mom and dad’s passing. May they rest in peace
Jeff, Melanie and Joanne I am so sorry to hear the very sad news about the passing of both your Mom and Dad. It’s been a long time since hanging around on Glasgow Place as a young teen but I will always remember your Mom and Dad as just down to earth nice people. I hope the wonderful memories you all share and hold onto will help ease your burden during such difficult times. May they both rest in peace.
What a lovely man he was. Mr. Snook (as he will always be to us) was one of the parental figures for our childhood group of friends. He was a special man whose talents encompassed both art and science. We are heartbroken for you all on the passing of your beloved dad, father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Melanie & family we are so Sorry to hear of your Mom & Dad’s passing. Cherish the memories , may they Rest In Peace
Edwin Snook was the epitome of a gentleman. Brilliant and talented, he was blessed with limitless patience and absolutely beloved by all who were lucky enough to know him. He was so proud of the accomplishments of his children. They are the most amazing people due to his gentle loving support and guidance. So saddened by his passing and will remember him with utmost fondness.
Sending love and sympathy to all the family at this difficult time. Together for eternity.
Memories are most precious 💖
To Melanie and family, we are sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Craig & Patricia
To Melanie & family, we are so sorry for the loss of both your Mom & Dad, we send our deepest condolences to you & your family in this time of great sorrow. May their souls rest in peace. Brenda & Craig