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Ed Lefty Canterbury

  • March 31, 1937 - May 24, 2008
  • Clearwater, Florida
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“Uncle Lefty, you taught us so much and we love and miss you greatly. Aunt Beverly and Mark you are in our hearts. ”
1 of 31 | Posted by: Donna Kay and Lesa

“Dear Beverly. So sorry to read of the loss of your husband and Mark's dad. Teri and I send our sincerest sympathy to you both. ”
2 of 31 | Posted by: Carol McNamee

“Beverly and Mark, I was so very sad to see Ed's name in the paper. He was a great man and I have fond memories of him and how funny he was! I will...Read More » ”
3 of 31 | Posted by: Kathy Ramsey

“Uncle Lefty, you will always be in my memories. Matt. ”
4 of 31 | Posted by: Matthew Clouser

“Our sympathy and love go out to you, Bev and Mark. We've all lost a really good person. So many memories. ”
5 of 31 | Posted by: Dave and Norma Reynolds

“Lefty was always a brother you looked up to.He will be missed by many.Bev we send you and Mark our love and sympathy. ”
6 of 31 | Posted by: David & Claudia Canterbury

“Dear Bev & Mark, Lefty was a wonderful friend and co-worker. I will always be thankful for he and both of you welcoming me into your home when I...Read More » ”
7 of 31 | Posted by: Sue Voorhies

“Eddie was a good, good man - he influenced my life in a positive way. ”
8 of 31 | Posted by: Marion M. Holt

“WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT UNCLE LEFTY HE WELL BE MISSED OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU AND MARK!!!! ”
9 of 31 | Posted by: TIM & CHRISTINE

“I choose to remember the good times we had in sharing our business's relationships and others celebrating life with Ed and family.He will be dearly...Read More » ”
10 of 31 | Posted by: Charlie Wooten

“We have had the pleasure of being next door neighbors to Ed, Beverly and Mark for 16 years. We will miss Ed very much. We will continue to enjoy...Read More » ”
11 of 31 | Posted by: Gary & Debra Greer

“Aunt Beverly & Mark, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you both are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Nikki, Matt, Lee & Ryan ”
12 of 31 | Posted by: Nikki Canterbury-Domer

“Lefty, You will be with us forever. You was more than a brotherinlaw and brother to us,you was our best friend.We will be together again someday....Read More » ”
13 of 31 | Posted by: Kathy and Gene Canterbury

“You'll be in our prayers, love and miss you very much. ”
14 of 31 | Posted by: Brandon and Cassie Burnett

“Dear Aunt Bev and Mark, Michelle, Mom, and myself are so sorry to hear about Uncle Lefty, we miss you guys very much. We wish we could come down...Read More » ”
15 of 31 | Posted by: Sheri Liogghio (Canterbury)

“Our sincerest sympathy to you,Beverly, and your son. ”
16 of 31 | Posted by: Patty Hendrickson Downs

“We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and Mark. ”
17 of 31 | Posted by: Don & Mary Ann Scofield

“Mary and Family Please accept my deepest sympathy. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one. What keeps me going is knowing they are in a better...Read More » ”
18 of 31 | Posted by: Teresa A. Clarke

“Beverly: Sorry to hear about Ed although we have not seen him in quite a while we have fond memories of him that will last us a lifetime. Our...Read More » ”
19 of 31 | Posted by: Jim & Gloria Hooper

“Seminole Elks is sorry to have learned about Ed's passing. He helped to make OUR lodge what it is. He will not be forgotten!!! ”
20 of 31 | Posted by: C Dean Chappel PER

“Beverly & Mark, May God's love surround you at this time. My thoughts & prayers are with you. ”
21 of 31 | Posted by: Barbara Hudson

“Through the years we were so fortunate to have you for our "big brother" Your guidance and protection was as great as the love you always gave each...Read More » ”
22 of 31 | Posted by: Mary Brown

“Faithfully, your friends in the Tarpon Springs Gro Group. ”
23 of 31 | Posted by: Tarpon Springs Gro Group

“I'm very sorry for your loss. It was an honor to care for him at the hospital. My prayers are with you. ”
24 of 31 | Posted by: Kathy Figueredo

“My thoughts and prayers are with you. You were a great family friend! God Bless! ”
25 of 31 | Posted by: RANDY YORK

“You were a great friend and will be missed. ”
26 of 31 | Posted by: Jerry and Patti York

“Lefty's sister Mary is a longtime friend of mine and I knew Lefty in our high school days. Rest in peace, my friend. ”
27 of 31 | Posted by: Carolyn Kapp

“Mary is a close friend of mine so I have heard a lot about Lefty. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. ”
28 of 31 | Posted by: Sheila Brooks

“Our prayers are with you at this time and always. ”
29 of 31 | Posted by: Janet & Roger Webb

“Our prayers are with you at this time and always. ”
30 of 31 | Posted by: Janet & Roger Webb

“The entire staff of Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. ”
31 of 31 | Posted by: Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home


Ed Lefty Canterbury, 71, of Safety Harbor, Florida passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Morton Plant Mease Countryside Hospital after a long battle with Parkinsons disease and dementia.

Born March of 1937 in Mingo County, West Virginia. Ed married his high-school sweetheart Beverly W. Canterbury in August 1956 and celebrated the birth of their son Mark in June 1959. Ed and his family lived in Pinellas County, Florida for 19 years before moving to Marietta, Georgia. From Georgia they moved to Muskegon, Michigan and returned to Pinellas County in 1990. He worked at Sealed Power for 25 years and CMB Marketing in Lakeland, Florida for 10 years.

Ed loved sports. In high school, he played baseball where he got his nickname, Lefty, as a left-handed pitcher, and was quarterback of the football team. He was an avid golfer throughout his adult life. With his employer, Sealed Power, Ed was involved with NASCAR. He enjoyed spending time with Mark at sporting events including baseball and NASCAR, traveling, collecting wine, fishing and spending time with family and friends. In addition, he was a former Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Seminole (Florida) Lodge #2519.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverly; his son Mark Edward Canterbury; brothers Gene Canterbury, David Canterbury, Frank Canterbury of Michigan, Gerald Canterbury of West Virginia, and sister Mary Brown of California; brother Chris Canterbury proceeded Ed in passing. Ed is also survived by half-brothers Brian Canterbury, Steve Canterbury and Jimmy Hutchinson of Michigan; half-sisters Tina Canterbury of Michigan, Debbie Rothrock of North Carolina, and Susie Hutchinson of West Virginia; as well as a large extended family of nieces and nephews.

There are those whose lives
Death cannot diminish.
Their love radiates
forever in the hearts
of friends and loved ones,
and their light shines on
in the lives theyve touched
for so many years.