NUGENT, Edward Michael “Ed” Nugent

Edward passed away peacefully at Lisaard House Hospice, Cambridge, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 73 years. Ed was born on Bell Island and moved to Galt in 1964. Growing up, you could find him at the rink roller skating, at the pool hall, or on the ball diamond playing for the Newfie Club.

Ed is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alberta “Bertie” (Hermer), daughters Shauna (Neil) of Sydney, NS, Madonna (Allan), and Edward Jr (Theresa) of Cambridge. He was a proud Poppy to Sarah (Michael), Baden (Kelsey), Hannah (Bryan), Kyrah, Rylee, Damien, Addisyn, Neilan, Payton, Teaghan, Everleigh, and Rowynn. G-Pa to Kendra, Sidney, Brody, McKenna, and Levi. He is also survived by his siblings Ray, Jean Murphy, Roger (Florie), and Eileen Gosse, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family in Ontario and Alberta.

Ed was predeceased by his parents Edward and Elizabeth (O’Toole), sisters Madonna Wiseman, Elenor, and brother Gus. Father and mother-in-law Al and Grace Hermer. Brother-in-laws Bill Murphy, Ivan Wiseman, and sister-in-law Marion Nugent. He was also predeceased by niece Carol Ann Breton and great-nephew Cogan Meadows.

Over the years, Ed could be seen on a sports field anywhere in town cheering on his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids while they played sports, especially after retiring from Cambridge Brass where he worked for over 40 years.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Corbett Funeral Home, 95 Dundas Street N., Cambridge, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

The family would like to thank the staff at CMH, especially Wanda, and the doctors and staff at Lisaard House for their amazing care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lisaard House. For the livestream, click here.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Corbett Funeral Home, Cambridge.