Edward Kulak

“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts”

Edward passed away in the care of Leighton Hospital on 6th November 2021 aged 72 years.

The beloved Husband of Jean Ann. Devoted Dad of Darren & Peter. Cherished Jaju of Sophie, Oscar & Boo.

His funeral will take place on Friday 19th November at Crewe Crematorium Chapel at 10am.

Kind donations in memory of Edward are going to The Alzheimer’s Society.

For further information and to offer your condolences, please  telephone our Funeral Home on 01270 584447.

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Born on 10th January 1949 Ed was the only child of Petronella and Jan
(Yan) Kulak. They had travelled to England from Poland after the
Second World War and eventually they settled in Crewe.
Ed was an able student and attended Crewe Grammar School, before
entering the world of work at Rawlinson’s at Wardle. It was here that he
would meet Jean, to begin with he was just the man who gave her a lift
to work – but very soon they realised that their feelings for one another
were changing and they started to see each other outside of work. The
rest is history I suppose – they were married in 1972.
With the responsibility of a home and new wife to support Ed left
Rawlinson’s in search of a bit more money. He took up a position at the
Post Office which paid him the princely sum of £1 a week more – but as
he always said – he was also saving on petrol money! Well look after the
pennies and the pounds will look after themselves as they say!
They were blessed with two sons Darren and Peter and in time would
welcome daughters in law Helen and Jen into the family, with the arrival
of grandchildren Sophie, Oscar and Boo the family was complete and
life was good – Ed and Jean Ann have created a wonderful legacy and
their story will be passed down the generations for many years to come.
Ed was a sociable man and made many good friends at the Post Office
and there were many happy times and some funny incidents.
One day he arrived at work and was horrified to see someone else doing
his job! A highly annoyed and somewhat confused Ed approached his
line manager and asked what was going on – “why is there someone
doing my job?” only to be told that if he looked at the staff rota he would
see that he was supposed to be on holiday – and not in work on that
day!
On another occasion he went to work in a new shirt but it wasn’t
comfortable and the collar was rubbing him mercilessly. He asked a
friend to have a look at the collar for him, who having done as he was
asked informed Ed that in future it might be more comfortable if he
removed the cardboard and plastic packaging from the collar before
putting it on!
Travel and holidays in particular were very important to Ed and Jean
Ann. They had many good times travelling with family and friends and

they spread their wings when ever they could. As well as holidays to
Poland to visit family – trips which usually involved lots of laughter and
tears, bolstered by the obligatory Vodka! There were long haul flights,
sometimes joined by Diane and Albert, to Goa, Mexico, and Egypt.
The Post Office were very supportive of Ed as his health and mobility
became compromised. He changed his responsibilities from Post Man to
driver which helped him to continue to work.
However the time came when Ed was forced to retire from work. He very
much took on the role of running the home and the helping out with the
family in very practical ways.
It’s hard to think that Ed was “fortunate”, but in many ways he was now
able to spend a lot of time with the grandchildren, taking them to school
and helping with childcare. He adored the grandchildren and embraced
his new responsibilities; in return they showered their Ja-Ju with all their
love.
Jean Ann returned to work full time and their roles in the family were
flipped.
The kitchen was now Ed’s domain and he loved preparing and cooking
meals, making jams and undertaking the shopping.
Ed loved his music and as a young man had played bass guitar in a
local band known as the Abiders, they had a regular spot at the Crosville
Club – it was a time in his life which he really loved and spoke of with
great affection.
Time takes its toll on us all, but for Ed and his family his passing came
too early, Three and a half years ago he was diagnosed with Lewy
Body’s Dementia, and gradually the Ed that everyone knew began to
disappear – so now is a time to remember him as he was.
Firstly, Ed was a loving, generous and proud husband, father and
grandfather. He was always aware of the people around him – their
interests, their hoped and their aspirations, if he could help you in any
way he was always more than happy to do so. He literally lived for those
he loved.
He worked hard to provide for his family, ensuring everyone was happy
and safe. He was the families taxi service if they needed him, regardless
of the time of night or the early hour of the morning. He would be the

referee who would sort out disputes, the handyman, car mechanic and
the personal bank of dad.
He was a pragmatic man, and he wouldn’t want you to be sad about his
passing for too long – miss him yes but let him go – he has no more pain
and no dark, frustrating moments when the words would no longer come
or life seemed confusing and scary. He is at peace and we have to
accept that after a life of 72 years he has slipped away lost to your sight
but forever in your hearts.

May he rest in peace.