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Andy McCready
Emmanuel Joseph (Ed) McCready
March 26th, 1924 - November 19th, 2020
March 26th, 1924 - November 19th, 2020
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Emmanuel Joseph (Ed) McCready, 96, of Nanaimo, BC, died Thursday, 19 November 2020. When asked what he was most happy about in his lifetime, his consistent reply was “my marriage to Inge”, his partner of over 50 years.
Born on Wednesday, 26 March 1924, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he was the son of the late Francis Joseph (Frank) McCready and the late Pauline McCready (Talpash) both formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
After military training at Acadia University, Nova Scotia and Brockville, Ontario, he was in active service in the Canadian Army during WWII in London, England where he met and married his first wife, Mary Kathleen Croke, in 1946. He brought her home to Winnipeg where they raised a family of four children.
Ed had resolved at a young age that he “wanted to do good for his fellow man” due no doubt to the influence of his church involvement, schooling and early work experiences. One can see this resolution play out in his life activities.
With previous experience in an accounting firm, Ed went into public practice as an accountant on his own. Ed served on the St. James School Board as a Trustee from 1955 to 1958. From there he joined the Winnipeg School Division and taught Business Education subjects for 22 years. Highlights of his teaching career included organizing and managing a student volunteer educational program at the Selkirk Mental Hospital, and organizing the Gimli Environmental Program, a highly successful outdoor education program.
In September 1970 he married Ingeborg Herfert, the love of his life ( https://www.mykeeper.com/IngeMcCready ). After he retired in 1979, they moved North of Winnipeg to the Bird’s Hill area, where they took up commercial beekeeping. Always service oriented, he served as a Treasurer of the Red River Apiarist’s Association and a Secretary to the Manitoba Honey Marketing Board. Driven by personal experience within his family, Ed was a founding member of both the Manitoba Friends of Schizophrenics Ltd. and the Grace Housing Cooperative Ltd. He also presented private briefs to several Provincial Commissions.
In 1987 he and Inge moved to the warmer climate of Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island. Never one to rest, in 1989 Ed became a founding member and Vice-President of the Nanaimo Friends of Schizophrenics Housing Society. He contributed significantly there for 12 years - first by co-signing a mortgage in 1990 that enabled the Society to purchase a 20 unit apartment building to accommodate those with schizophrenia; and then on-going by managing the building and improving it significantly. Many schizophrenics now have a stable home because of Ed.
Ed was an intellectual. He was well read on current events and social, economic and political issues. He had opinions on major topics of the day and enjoyed conversation about these.
He greatly appreciated the arts. His home was full of original artworks. Classical music was always playing in the home, and he re-engaged his interest in the piano even late in life. He instilled his love of Arts in his children.
He was a loving Father to his children, supporting them and appreciating their accomplishments and their families.
In 2018, due to increasing health issues, Ed and Inge moved from their condominium to an apartment at Origin at Longwood. Ed moved to its nursing unit earlier this year.
He is survived by his dear wife of 50 years, Ingeborg (HERFERT) McCREADY, daughter of the late Paul HERFERT and the late Klara SCHÖNFELDER formerly of Bad-Dirsdorf, Kreis Reichenbach, Schlesien.
Emmanuel Joseph is survived by four children: Morris Andrew (Andy) McCREADY (Carol HUTCHINGS) of Edmonton, Alberta, Katherine McCREADY of La Sarraz, Switzerland, Ruth (McCREADY) MACNABB (Kevin) of South Deerfield, Massachusetts and Shelley (McCREADY) BEAUDET of North Vancouver, British Columbia; by eight grandchildren: Heather (McCREADY) CHALLONER (Jesse) of Campbell River, British Columbia, Andrew McCREADY of Edmonton, Alberta, Dr. Lindsey MACNABB of Baltimore, Maryland, Marshall MacNABB (Lindsey ROSS) of Auburn, Texas, Larissa McCREADY (Pietro CHIESA) of Portalban, Switzerland, Shawna TROMP-BEAUDET (Dr. Wouter TROMP) of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Camille BEAUDET (Matthew EBERHARDT) of North Vancouver, British Columbia and Alicia (MacNABB) MADDEN (Kory) of Holden, Massachusetts; and by four great grandsons, Jackson and Timothy CHALLONER of Campbell River, British Columbia, Léon Guglielmo Ed CHIESA of Portalban, Switzerland, and Damian Charles MADDEN of Holden, Massachusetts.
Emmanuel Joseph was preceded in death by two brothers, Bryan Paul and Vincent Francis of Winnipeg, Manitoba; five half siblings, Frances Alexandrine (Adine) WALKER of Fullerton, Orange County, CA, John Bernard (Jack) of Los Angeles (Van Nuys), CA, Helen Bridget Monica SMALE of Arlington, VA, USA, Mary PRATT of Fullerton, Orange County, CA, and Nora Kathleen MOREL of Ottawa, Ontario; four grandparents, Bryan Bernard McCREADY and Elizabeth, (Eliza) (McKEEGAN) McCREADY of Ottawa, Ontario; Benedict (Ben) TALPASH and Pearl (Paraska) (KOZINCHUK) TALPASH of St. Rose du Lac, Manitoba.
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Emmanuel, Joseph (Ed) McCready, 96, Nanaimo, BC, starb am Donnerstag 19 . November 2020. Wenn Sie gefragt werden, was er war überaus glücklich darüber, in seinem Leben, seine einheitliche Antwort war:"meine Ehe mit Inge", seinem partner von über 50 Jahren.
Geboren am Mittwoch, 26. März 1924, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, er war der Sohn des Verstorbenen Francis Joseph (Frank) McCready und Pauline McCready (Talpash) beide von Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Nach militärischer Ausbildung an der Acadia Universität, Nova Scotia und Brockville, Ontario, er war in active service in die Kanadische Armee während des zweiten Weltkriegs in London, England, wo er seine erste Frau, Mary Kathleen Croke, traf und heiratete in 1946. Er brachte sie nach Winnipeg , wo sie eine Familie mit vier Kindern grosszogen.
Ed hatte sich entschlossen an einem Jungen Alter, dass er "wollte gutes tun für seine Mitmenschen" aufgrund ohne Zweifel auf den Einfluss seiner Kirche, Beteiligung, Erziehung und frühen Erfahrungen. Kann man diese Auflösung von spielen in seinem Leben Aktivitäten.
Mit früheren Erfahrungen in einer Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Ed ging in der öffentlichen Praxis als Buchhalter auf seine eigenen. Ed war von 1955 bis 1958 als Treuhänder in der St. James School Board . Von dort aus unterrichtete er 22 Jahre lang Wirtschaftspädagogik in der Winnipeg School Division. Zu den Höhepunkten seiner Lehrkarriere gehörten die Organisation und Leitung eines Freiwilligenprogramms für Studenten in die Selkirk Psychiatrischen Klinik und das Gimili Umweltprogramm , ein äusserst erfolgreiches Outdoor Bildungsprogramm.
Im September 1970 heiratete er Ingeborg Herfert, die Liebe seines Lebens. Nach seiner Pensionierung im Jahre 1979 zogen sie nach Bird’s Hill nördlich von Winnipeg um und nahmen die kommerzielle Bienenzucht auf. Immer serviceorientiert, he diente als Schatzmeister der Red River Imker Vereins und einen Sekretär der Manitoba Honig-Marketing-Vorstand. Angetrieben von persönlichen Erfahrungen innerhalb seiner Familie, Ed war ein Gründungsmitglied der sowohl die Manitoba Freunde von Schizophrenen Ltd. und die Grace Wohnungsgenossenschaft Ltd. Er präsentierte auch private Slips zu verschiedenen Provinz-Kommissionen.
In 1987 er und Inge zog nach the wärmeren Klima von Nanaimo, BC auf Vancouver Island. Als einer, der sich nie ausruht, im 1989 Ed wurde ein Gründungsmitglied und Vize-Präsident der Nanaimo Freunde von Schizophrenen Wohnungsbaugesellschaft. Er trug wesentlich es seit 12 Jahren zuerst von co-Unterzeichnung einer Hypothek im Jahr 1990 ermöglichte die Society zu erwerben, ein 20-Einheit apartment-Gebäude, um Platz für diejenigen, die mit Schizophrenie; und dann laufend durch die Verwaltung der Gebäude und deutlich verbessert . Viele schizophrenics haben jetzt ein stabiles Zuhause, durch Ed.
Ed war eine Intellektuelle. Er war mit aktuellen Ereignissen sowie sozialökonomischen und politische fragen bestens vertraut. Er hatte Meinungen zu wichtigen Themen des Tages und unterhielt sich gerne darüber .
Er schätzte die Kunst sehr. Sein Haus war voll von original-Kunstwerken. Klassische Musik wurde immer gespielt in der Heimat, und engagiert sich wieder für das Klavier, auch spät im Leben. Er gab seine Kindern die Liebender Künste.
Er war ein liebevoller Vater für seine Kinder, unterstützte sie und schätzte ihre Leistungen und ihre Familien.
Im Jahr 2018, aufgrund der zunehmenden gesundheitlichen Probleme, Ed und Inge zog aus Ihrer Eigentumswohnung zur Origin in Longwood, ein Seniorenwohnung . Ed zog Anfang Herbst in die pflegeabteilung.
Er hinterlässt seine Liebe Frau von 50 Jahren, Ingeborg (Herfert) McCREADY, Tochter des Verstorbenen Paul Herfert und Klara Herfert( Schönfelder)ehemals Bad-Dirsdorf, Kreis Reichenbach, Schlesien.
Emmanuel Joseph hinterlässt vier Kinder: Morris Andrew (Andy) McCREADY (Carol HUTCHINGS) in Edmonton, Alberta, Katherine McCREADY von La Sarraz, Schweiz, Ruth (McCREADY) MACNABB (Kevin) von South Deerfield, Massachusetts und Shelley (McCREADY) BEAUDET Keinerth-Vancouver, British Columbia; von acht Enkelkinder: Heather (McCREADY) CHALLONER (Jesse) von Campbell River, British Columbia, Andrew McCREADY von Edmonton, Alberta, Dr. Lindsey MACNABB von Baltimore, Maryland, Marshall MacNABB (Lindsey ROSS) von Auburn, Texas, Larissa McCREADY (Pietro CHIESA) von Portalban, Schweiz, Shawna TROMP-BEAUDET (Dr. Wouter TROMP), Amsterdam, Niederlande, Camille BEAUDET (Matthäus EBERHARDT) Keinerth-Vancouver, British Columbia und Alicia (MacNABB) MADDEN (Kory) der Holden, Massachusetts; und durch die vier großen Enkel, Jackson und Timothy CHALLONER von Campbell River, British Columbia, Léon Guglielmo Ed CHIESA Portalban, Schweiz, und Damian Charles MADDEN von Holden, Massachusetts.
Emmanuel Joseph vorausgegangen war der Tod von zwei Brüdern, Bryan Paul und Vincent Francis in Winnipeg, Manitoba; fünf Halbgeschwister, Frances Alexandrine (Adine) WALKER aus Fullerton, Orange County, CA, John Bernard (Jack) Los Angeles (Van Nuys), CA, Helen Bridget Monica SMALE von Arlington, VA, USA, Mary PRATT von Fullerton, Orange County, CA, und Nora Kathleen MOREL, Ottawa, Ontario, vier Großeltern, Bryan Bernard McCREADY und Elizabeth, (Eliza) (McKEEGAN) McCREADY von Ottawa, Ontario; Benedikt (Ben) TALPASH und Pearl (Paraska) (KOZINCHUK) TALPASH von St. Rose du Lac, Manitoba.
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Andy McCready
Tribute to Ed McCready (1924-2020) By Brenda White An important player in Friends Housing’s early history, Ed McCready, sadly passed away on November 19, 2020. His story and impact is still being felt today - especially three provinces over, in Nanaimo, BC. And thanks to his being a “meticulous record keeper” (no surprise given his work career in bookkeeping, accounting and business education), Ed’s story can be told - in some of his own words. It begins in Winnipeg where Ed was born and raised. In his mid-teens, seeing firsthand how his newly widowed mother raised three boys - two of whom had schizophrenia - and how social assistance helped with health/medical-related needs and even put food on the family table - left an indelible impression on him. “In my retirement, I am trying to give back to society to show appreciation for the care given my family” (Daily Free Press, Nanaimo, February 1993). And true to his word, so he did. After retiring in 1979, he helped establish the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society… and then, in the mid-1980s, Grace Housing Co-operative (Friends Housing’s former name). Working alongside other founding members including Helga Berger and Zivey Feldman, he learned much and contributed where he could to help get the project underway. Then, in 1987, Ed and his wife Inge moved to Nanaimo, BC. There, finding the same unmet need, they set about to change that. Armed with knowledge and experience gained in Winnipeg, Ed was instrumental in establishing the Nanaimo Friends of Schizophrenia (FOS) Non-Profit Housing Society and served as its Vice President for more than a decade. “Without a dollar in the bank - we purchased an apartment building which can house up to 20 people. We wanted to show the extent of caring felt by parents of those afflicted with mental illness” (Daily Free Press, Nanaimo, February 1993). Note: A “takeaway” for Ed from his Winnipeg experience was that by buying an existing apartment building on the assurances of individuals vs. the government, the Society could provide housing relatively quickly AND determine the type and level of care/support provided. (It was in fact Ed and fellow board member, Roger Mathews who guaranteed the bank loan that enabled the purchase of the building.) Though the “model” was - and still is - somewhat different from that of Friends Housing, there are similarities, including the overall goal (ie. to provide housing for those with serious mental health issues) and the close proximity to a hospital/health centre offering mental health services. Indeed, the influence and impact of the “Winnipeg group” had spread! Correspondence between Ed and other groups in BC show a man willing to offer advice and help to others wanting to set up similar housing in their communities. And in talking to those who knew Ed (including Doris Rumsey, founding President of the Nanaimo FOS Non-Profit Housing Society and Mona MacLeod, its longtime Administrator), words used to describe Ed include: forward thinking… creative… very hands on with residents, helping them where he could… strong-willed… well spoken - and lest we forget - a meticulous document keeper! I end with Ed’s own words from back in 1993, words that still resonate today: “I only hope that with dedication and persistence, what has been started will flourish for many years. We just need more people that care, to work for the good of the community.” Addendum: Today, the Nanaimo FOS Non-Profit Housing Society has two apartment buildings - the original one at 1191 Seafield Crescent which opened in 1993… and a second one in the downtown area which opened in 2009. Together, these buildings house 33 Nanaimo residents… AND the 15 bankers’ boxes of the now historical documentation that Ed thoughtfully left from “the early years!” Thank you… Andy McCready (Ed’s son), Inge McCready (Ed’s wife), Doris Rumsey and Mona MacLeod for providing information for this article. * Friends Housing Profile is an ongoing series featuring Board members, staff, other volunteers and others who play - or have played - an important role in Friends Housing. an article in: Friends Family Communique - Issue #14 (August 2021) Friends Housing Profile published by Friends Housing Inc.
Shelley Beaudet
Inge watching Dad on the tractor.
Shelley Beaudet
A TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER This tribute is a long time coming, because it is so hard to acknowledge that my Dad is no longer here. It hurts too much. He was my sounding board, my confidant, my “go to’ person who I admired and respected and I can’t yet wrap my head around life without him. I have placed his photo so I see it every morning after I wake. Seeing his photo brings feelings of sadness but also warms my heart because I loved him very dearly. My Dad was a consummate intellectual who valued education. The value of education was instilled in me at a young age. There was no question as to whether I would go for further education. It was a given and I thank him for that. I loved to have discussions with my Dad. He was so bright and knew so much about just about any topic. If he didn’t know about a topic, he would do his own research. He always amazed me as to his intellectual capabilities. With training in public health, I sometimes discussed books that I had read and after finishing them would pass them on to Dad if he was interested. He was an avid reader. He would read them so quickly in about a quarter of the time I would take, leaving me sceptical as to whether he really did read the book. He always passed the quiz. He discussed the book, no matter how complex the topic as if I were discussing it with a colleague who had been in the profession for years. He also passed on thought provoking books to me and I loved the ensuing discussions. Life was interesting with my Dad. It was intellectually rich. My Dad wanted to make the world a better place and made efforts to do so. He was such a good role model as a parent in this regard. He and his wonderful wife, Ingeborg, provided a mortgage to fund an apartment to house those living with schizophrenia. He walked he talk, working long hours as a volunteer at the block to make the lives of those housed simply better. He made a difference! My Dad always had words of wisdom. The last words of wisdom that I recall were, ”I think that if you want a good life, one of the most important things to do is to always be honest. Dishonesty doesn’t end well.” I often asked Dad, ‘What was the most important thing that happened in your life”. To his death, he always replied, “My marriage to Ingeborg”. How wonderful, after 50 years of marriage! He made me think. He made me want to be an honorable person with integrity. Dad was also a great role model for following your dreams and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. He was an academic, not very physical but he had a dream to have a hobby farm. He and his supportive wife, Ingeborg, moved from Winnipeg to the country and made Dad’s dream of having a hobby farm come true– keeping bees, chickens, geese and growing their vegetables in quantities to last the year. He taught me to set goals and do what you have to and reach them. Dad always had interesting ideas. I recall his idea of the hundred hour day. He felt that if a day had a hundred hours, people would be more productive and their time would be spent more wisely because you have a better idea of the use of your time. ( 25 out of 100 is easier to sort out than 6 out of 24) How I will miss those discussions. Dad regularly wrote letters to companies, government officials about issues that he felt were problematic, needed improvement or to say thank you for a job well done where it was deserved. He was a character! He is fondly known in his later years for his positive words… Marvelous! How wonderful! My you are a good-looking person! are some of the words that come to mind. My father will be so missed…it hurts my heart. May he rest in peace. Love you forever...your daughter Shelley
Shelley Beaudet
Dad and Inge with baby Shawna.
Shelley Beaudet
Dad looking so content at the hobby farm.
Carol Hutchings
Memories of Ed One of the last memories I have of Ed was of the look he gave Inge when he saw her waiting at the ocean. Ed and Inge had come separately. Ed hadn’t realized she would be there and the pleasure on his face was palpable. There was such a lot of love between the two. I first met Ed when he and Inge were living in Bird’s Hill, Manitoba. Andy and I were engaged and I was nervous about meeting Andy’s Dad and Inge but they made me feel comfortable and we spent the evening talking about politics and world events. He was always encouraging and seemed genuinely happy when he felt that Andy and I were making a contribution to the world. His goal in life was to make a contribution. He never felt that he lived up to that standard despite having contributed greatly to the schizophrenic society and other organizations. His goals were too high to ever fully achieve. He was always reading. He read very quickly and went through a phenomenal number of books mostly about politics and the state of the world. When we spoke on the phone he would tell Andy that there was a book that he absolutely MUST read. We have many of those books. He was a man of few words. At the end of a phone conversation he would say: “Well I don’t have anything else to say.” He loved music. He was an accomplished pianist and played Scott Joplin tunes until he didn’t. At some point I think he felt that he didn’t meet his own standards and he stopped playing. He did maintain a love of music in his life and often listened to classical music. He was thrilled to learn that his piano was going to Heather who was a music teacher and would teach her children how to play the piano. I remember him always wearing his trademark Tilly hat and plaid shirt – and reading in his chair by the window, classical music playing. When Andy took him in his wheelchair by the ocean he kept saying “marvelous, simply marvelous”. Ed once came to visit and said that he did not want me to go to any trouble – absolutely nothing fancy for dinner. I told him that I had already baked an apple pie and would it be OK to serve it. He got a twinkle in his eye and said that he would make an exception for the pie. We will certainly miss you Ed and know that you are now in a better place.
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