Maddeford, George Edward "Ted" (Died)

MADDEFORD, George

Edward "Ted"

Unexpectedly at home, Ted Maddeford of Ingersoll passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024 in his 82nd year. Ted was born in London in September of 1942. He grew up in south London with his parents Charles and Louise, and his brothers Bill and John. He attended South Secondary School and the University of Western Ontario, then Althouse College as a teacher of history. He taught in Ingersoll for many years. He worked for the Department of Lands and Forests at the Pinery. Ted was an excellent field man as an ornithologist. His desire to travel increased as he got older and he travelled to several countries in search of birds. He volunteered for Bird Studies Canada at Long Point for many years, and cherished the friendships he made there. He enjoyed yearly visits to Pelee with his good friend Neil Desborough. In his retirement, he could often be found with his teaching friends enjoying golf, curling, bowling and trivia contests. At home, he could be found quietly enjoying a puzzle. Ted was predeceased by his parents Charles and Louise. He is survived by his brothers Bill (the late Joanne) and John (Donna) Maddeford, his nieces and nephews Christopher Maddeford (Jennifer), Eric Maddeford (Jan), Michael Maddeford, Jacquelyn Shore (Steve), Patrick Maddeford, and Trecia Harley (Craig) and their families. He will also be dearly missed by his cousins Bev and Doug. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In Ted's memory, sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1200-2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 or Birds Canada, 115 Front Road, PO Box 160, Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at: www.amgfh.com