It is with extreme sadness that the family of Ed DeGagne’ announce his passing on September 3, 2025, at the age of 82, at Durand Manor in Golden, BC.
Ed was born May 3, 1943, to Ulysses and Emilia DeGagne’ in Fort Frances, Ontario. He was one of 12 siblings raised on the family farm. He met and dated his future wife, Karen Dustin, and followed her family to Golden, where they were married in December 1965.
Together they raised Tim, Mike and Theressa in Nicholson. Ed owned and operated his backhoe/excavator business for over 50 years and operated his RV Park with Karen for 18 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and watching hockey – especially the Canucks. While wintering in Arizona, trips to Phoenix to watch them play were the #1 priority.
Ed was predeceased by his parents, Ulysses and Emilia; mother and father-in-law, Vera (Dustin) Volard and Ken Dustin. He was also predeceased by his brothers Roger, Vinton, Ray, Leo and Jake DeGagne’; and his sisters Aurice Manaigre, Louise Cull and Yvonne Smelt. He follows his brother-in-law, Armand Manaigre, Richard Smelt, his sister-in-law, Susan DeGagne, and his daughter-in-law, Megan Bentley.
Ed is survived by his wife Karen; his sons Tim and Mike; and his daughter, Theressa (Rob) Gelette. He leaves behind his grandchildren, Cole (Pam), Alex (Sara), Tamara, Emma (Rhys), Keaton (Dani), Wyatt and Sierra; and his great-grandsons, Logan, Oliver, and Cooper.
Left to mourn are his brothers, Paul (Jan), Marcel (Valdean); sister, Emily (Bob Bishop); brothers-in-law, Roy Cull, Brian Dustin and Bill (Cecilia) Dusti; sisters-in-law Janis (DeGagne’) Nelson, Doris, Arlene, and Betty DeGagne’, Susan (Dustin) Johnson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A small graveside service was held on September 20, 2025, in Golden, BC. The family would appreciate any donations in Ed’s name, made to the Alzheimer’s Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Cancer Society.
