The family of Edward Patrick Tilley sadly announced his death on September 12th, 2024, in the apartment where he lived alone for more than twenty years. Born in St. John’s Nfld. on May 28, 1952, the sixth of ten children in the family of William Tilley (d. 1968) and Christine (nee Dillon, d. 1956), Eddie is survived by his eldest brother, William (Anne) of Edmonton, and younger sisters Rosarie Lisinski (Peter) and Christine (Paul Mortelliti).

Predeceased by younger brother Michael (2000) and older sisters Anne (2002), Geraldine Thiffault (2005), Gloria Soberal (2013), Sheila Shannon (2019) and Victoria Regan (2022), as well as by cherished niece, Erin (2007) and nephews, Ricky (1990), Mark (2000) and Robbie (2021). Eddie’s passing is profoundly grieved by the whole extended Tilley Clan including his siblings, their spouses and in-laws, children and grandchildren, as well as many friends and neighbours.

We are thankful that Eddie survived a heart attack and subsequent triple bi-pass surgery in 2012. We look for comfort in knowing that Eddie was at peace with the prospect of mortality, as well as with God, in whose promise of eternal life his soul now rests in peace.

A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Thornton Funeral Centre, 1200 Thornton Rd N., Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 0C9.

Visitation with the family begins at 11:00 a.m. A Service of Remembrance will take place in the chapel at 12:00 noon, to be followed by a reception all are welcome to attend.