Edward (Ted) Riggs passed away peacefully on April 22nd, 2026, surrounded by family, leaving behind a lifetime of memories.
Ted is lovingly remembered by his three children Joan (Mike), Anne and Rob with his first wife Ramona (deceased), his chosen daughter Lynne, his remaining sisters Shirley and Amelia (Harvey); and his partner in the second half of his life Jane and her daughter Peggy. He was a proud grandfather of Leah (Terry), Dan, Matthew (Ashley) and Kaile (pre-deceased) and great grandfather of India, Everly, Ruby, Levi, Keira and Loic.
Ted lived his life in a way where he found joy in the gift of being alive. Born and raised in Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ted carried Newfoundland in his heart all his life.
Ted left Newfoundland at 17 when he joined the Air Force and he served in postings all over the world. During his time in the RCAF, he was posted to Brandon, Resolute, Edmonton, Montreal, St. John’s and Lahr, Germany. He was honoured to be a peacekeeper, serving in a number of places including Cyprus, Egypt and the Golan Heights in the Middle East. When he retired from the armed forces in 1990 he continued to travel and work.
He left a beautiful legacy for all of us: our collective love for hockey (despite none of us becoming a fan to his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs); the value of reading and doing a daily walk, a love for Newfoundland and for history and a passion for social justice and for caring about people and the world around us. His greatest legacy was his kindness. He was described by many as “ a gentleman.” That was his truest nature. He chose to see people in their best light, he loved deeply and loyally and he was generous with his smile and laugh.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Ottawa in June and another one in August 2026 in Newfoundland.
Livre de visiteurs
Lillian and Chesley Saunders
Ruth and Wayne Hallett
Uncle Ted always had a special place in our hearts that was fostered during is posting to NL and nurtured during his later trips to Grand Bank and our occasional trips to Ontario. We will always remember his kindness, his smile and we relished in his loving memories of his home province. May this Peace Keeper rest in Peace!
Bernadette Cox
Dear Joan, Mike and all family and friends, my deepest sympathy on your loss.
Bev Matthews
So very sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to his family.
Eleanor Riggs Poole
Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with you all . Your Dad was my second cousin!
Sean & Shelly
Hope you find peace in your loss. Please accept our condolences. We hope you find peace in your memories.
Helen Rogers
Jane and family,my sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time
JAMES WHALEY
Rest in peace and thank you for taking care of Nanny so well.
Georgie Grandy
Ted was a good man and a good friend. We always looked forward to Jane and Ted’s visit to Newfoundland. He always had a smile and a hug. Rest in peace Ted. Condolences to his family. Georgie and Winston.
Judy Rogers
Rest in peace Ted condolences to Jane and Peggy
So Sorry for your Loss condolences to all the family Ted was a pleasure to have known he will missed by everyone who knew him God Bless