CHURCHVILLE – James Edward “Ed” Urquhart, 68, Churchville, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Fraser Neil and Ann Katherine (Fraser) Urquhart. Ed studied plumbing and oil burner mechanics at the former Nova Scotia Institute of Technology, going on to receive Red Seal certification for both. He began his career with MacKay Heating and Plumbing, New Glasgow, and was employed with various companies before retirement from Emera in 2013. Ed enjoyed retirement and believed that at death, life only changes, it does not end. Surviving are his daughter, Cindy Urquhart (Donna), Churchville; son, Edward “Eddie” (Alana), Toronto, Ont.; granddaughter, Alyson “Aly” Pelrine, Halifax; best friend, Joy Patton (Ronnie Quinn), Churchville; brothers, Doug (Karen) Urquhart, Linacy; Robert “Bobby” (Sarah) Urquhart, Edmonton, Alta.; David (Mary) Urquhart, New Glasgow; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors 12-12:50 p.m. Sunday April 17th in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home Chapel, New Glasgow from where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Interment will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only. In honour of Ed’s memory, donations may be made towards his granddaughter’s education. Ed’s family wish to thank his niece, Alaine, Dr. Jerry Farrell, Debbie Williams, Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Unit staff and the VON staff for the wonderful care he received. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of James Edward "Ed" Urquhart, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.