Obituary of Ted Teahen

Teahen, F.J. “Ted” ~ Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at K.W. Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Ted in his 90th year, of Elmira, was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Woznuk) Teahen (2001). Dear father of David and Holly of Elmira, and Kelley of Toronto. Also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jonathan Teahen (Alexandra) and Shannon Nash (Kyle). Ted was blessed to see his great-grandson Henry. Loving brother to Blanche Teahen of Windsor. Ted was a Second World War RCAF veteran and Legion supporter, and an active member of St. Teresa’s Parish in Elmira where he served as lector, extraordinary minister, and 3rd degree Knight of Columbus. He was heavily involved in serving his community over the years in the Elmira Lions Club, Horticultural Society, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Food for Children and Christmas Goodwill. He was a founding member and builder of the Elmira Golf Club, participated in the Elmira Curling Club and enjoyed socializing at several “coffee clubs” in Elmira. Ted was elected to the Board of Trustees for the Waterloo County Separate School Board and also served for many years as the chair of the Committee of Adjustment for Woolwich Township. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Tuesday, March 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Knights of Columbus service will be held Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home followed by the Legion service at 6:45 p.m. Parish prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 8:45 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church, Elmira on Wednesday, March 13th at 11 a.m. with Father David Lewis officiating followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. In Ted’s memory, donations to Canadian Food for Children or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Service Summary Visitation: Tuesday, March 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home ~ Tuesday evening prayers and services at the funeral home: At 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Service followed by the Legion Service at 6:45 p.m. and Parish Prayers: 8:45 p.m. Funeral Mass: St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church, Elmira on Wednesday, March 13th at 11 a.m. ~ Donations: Canadian Food for Children or Canadian Cancer Society