Peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019, at the Woodstock General Hospital, in his 88th year, Ed Slater. Beloved husband to Janet Slater. Father of Michael and his partner Barbara and David and his wife Nicola Slater. Cherished by his granddaughters Brittany and Jessica Slater. Family and friends will be received at the ARN-LOCKIE FUNERAL HOME, 45 Main Street West, Norwich, ON 519-863-3020, on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 7-9 P.M. and Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 12:30 -1:45 P.M. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 2 P.M. Reverend Sydney Elias to officiate. Spring interment will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ed, may be made to the Norwich United Church – U.C.W. or the Salvation Army - Norwich Food Bank.