North Frontenac Remembers Ed Schlievert

Rhonda Watkins | Mar 08, 2023

North Frontenac lost a beloved community member, Ed Schlievert, on Tuesday February 21st.

Settling in Ardoch back in 1995, he is remembered by many for his restaurant; Ed's Place. Where so many of our community gathered to enjoy his cooking and company. He made a delicious burger and always had a deck of cards ready for a game of Euchre. I remember when I first visited his restaurant and mentioned I liked orange sherbet, wouldn't you know the next time I visited, there it was in his freezer, so thoughtful. His corn roasts were so fun and Sunday morning breakfasts never disappointed. 

He was always up for a night out at bingo or listening to some old time Country Music with friends. Our retired mail lady Polly shared a touching memory of Ed blow drying her boots for her in the winter so her feet wouldn't be so cold during her mail route. This was Ed, he would treat you like family and help out where he saw a need. 

Another community member; Marilyn Dunham shared with me that Ed was one of the nicest and giving people she knew. She worked with Ed through the hall for many years and they shared lots of laughs and if anything needed to be done, he was always first in line to get to it. She was terrified of mice and when she would call him up, he would always come to her rescue. He never accepted payment, only a thank you was all he needed. 

I remember when the Fire Ladies Auxiliary disbanded in the early 2000's, Ed suggested organizing the community volunteers. I still remember him saying there was a need for it and he was right. There were so many events that the community volunteers organized, such as; funeral luncheons, Jack's Jams and Easter Egg Hunts. He was always very supportive when someone came to him with an idea.

The Clar-Mill Hall was so important to him. Anybody that planned any event there, would have talked to Ed for one reason or another. If you couldn't find something at the hall, he would be your go to guy.

Ed made many friends that became family to him here in our community and he will be greatly missed by so many of us.

Rest in peace, dear friend. 

For those of us that would like to remember our friend Ed, there will be a Celebration of Life for him held on Sat June 10th at the Clar-Mill Hall from 1pm-3pm.