Obituary of Michael "Ed" Dolaney

Michael Ed was born October 30, 1941 to Margaret and Steve Dolaney at Daysland, Alberta. Ed passed away suddenly on December 10, 2014 at the age of 73 years. Ed attended school at Willow school just ½ mile north of the farm. Ed farmed with his dad, worked on the powerline, and in Camrose at the steel mill. It wasn't long before farming became his full time career. On November 25, 1967 Ed married Elsie Danylak and to this union three children were born, Brent, Kari, and Melissa. Farming, raising a family, and making his friends a priority kept him busy. Everywhere Ed went he always seemed to make an everlasting impression in one way or another. In April 2003, Ed was forced to face this world alone with the passing of Elsie after losing her battle with cancer. Thanks to many of Ed's friends continuing to support him as he struggled through a few tough years. He always said "How many people like me have had the same good friends for over 55 years." Ed loved to cater with the St. Mary's ladies. Whether it was the love of catering or simply the love of entertaining the ladies in the kitchen. You can bet which role he enjoyed the most. Playing crib, travelling, fishing trips being an legion member, St. Mary's hall member, President of the Ukrainian Catholic parishes and making sure that he visited at least a friend or two daily kept Ed very busy and very happy. Ed's friendly visits were always accompanied by an entertaining story or two as he was very good at storytelling. Ed was also known for giving his opinion, whether it was needed or not. If you knew Ed you never got offended you just knew he never had any intention to hurt someone's feelings. He often said, "I just talk and don't even listen to what I am saying sometimes". Ed found a friend Donna Ekdahl, in the last few years of his life. She accompanied him on trips, crib tournaments and just became everyday companions. Donna unfortunately passed away only two weeks prior to Ed's passing. Ed leaves behind his three children Brent (Debbie) Dolaney, Kari Topolnicki, and Melissa (Marty) MacGregor; five grandchildren, Dillon, Treyden, Shaylee, Cody, and Ty. He also leaves a world of special friends behind as well. Ed was predeceased by his wife Elsie; parents Steve and Margaret Dolaney; sister Marion Kosinski; brother-in-law Leo Kosinski; brother Bernie Dolaney; sister-in-law Emily Dolaney; sister Ann Kupka; nephew Kenneth Kupka; sister Alice Willams; brother-in-law Larry Williams; and many other family and friends. Ed will be sadly missed for his sense of humour, loyalty to his friends, and just for the simple fact… "They just don't make them like that anymore." This is not even a start to describe the sensitive, honest, humble fun loving man Ed was. He will be missed by many left behind but he is also in the company now of many that he once lost through the years way up in heaven. A Prayer Vigil was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 18, 2014 from Our Lady of the Prairies Roman Catholic Church, Daysland. A Divine Liturgy was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2014 from Our Lady of the Prairies Roman Catholic Church, Daysland with Rev Greg Faryna as celebrant. Interment followed in the Daysland Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Daysland Cemetery Fund or to the Daysland Legion.