Edward (Ed) William Tilcox passed away peacefully on his beloved Manitoulin Island on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the age of 68 years. Ed is predeceased by his beloved wife Sandra. Cherished father of Mike (Sara), Dwayne, TJ (Pam), Terry, Jackie (Jim) Stewart and Kelly (Greg) Scott. Ed was the much loved grandfather of seventeen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Ed is survived by his brother Ron (Kim) Tilcox, his sisters Carolyn (Bob) Quinn and Marnie DeBruyn and his sister-in-law Diane Tilcox. Ed will be sadly missed by his many friends and extended family. Ed was predeceased by his parents Gar and Helen Tilcox, his brother John Tilcox and his brother-in-law Vince DeBruyn. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home-Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon Street, Guelph. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:00am at Huxley Cemetery, 5982 Trafalglar Road, Hillburgh, ON., N0B 1Z0. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Guelph Humane Society would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com.