Edward “Ed” John Pawlak, 78 passed away December 18, 2020 at Trillium Hospital. He was born December 12, 1942 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA. Ed was the beloved husband and best friend of his one and only love, the late Gloria Maslen Pawlak, of Montreal, for 43 years. He was the dear son of Rose Pawlak (nee Palinowski) of West Virginia and Marion Pawlak of Poznan, Poland. He leaves behind his sister Mary Retalis of Fords, NJ. Beloved uncle of Tyler and Lindsay Maslen, Hailey Maslen, Travis Maslen, Tasha Maslen, Corey Maslen, Joseph and Rebecca Sasala, Ronald Sasala, Dennis P. Sasala and the late Darren Maslen. Brother-in-law of John Maslen, Henriette Racine and the late Glyn and Eileen Maslen, William Maslen, Peter Retalis and Dennis J. Sasala.

Ed retired as a systems analyst and project manager for the Royal Bank of Canada, where he went to "play" on computers. He had a great love for reading, classical music, chess, the Giants and Yankees. But, above all else, loved Gloria and their Shih Tzu, Frodo.


If so desired, the family would appreciate a catholic mass being ordered for Mr. Edward Pawlak at St. Martha and Mary Parish (1870 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Mississauga, ON L4X 2S5 - (905) 625-5670)

Due to Corona Virus restrictions, the funeral for Ed is by invitation only, family and friends are welcome to watch a live webcast of the indoor services, a link will be made available above Ed’s photo if you are on the memorial page prior to 1:50 pm, January 13, 2021. please refresh your browser for the link to appear.