I am very sad of the death of my old friend Jae. I first met him during a congres of municipalities in 1984 and we always keept messaging each other at several occasions during the yeart and specially at our anniversary in October and for him in November.

I will always remember many goods souvenirs of him. My sincere condolences to you Rhoda, Donna and family.

Jae, RIP to you and thanks you for all thoses years for city councellors, and all the love for your family.

At this time, this is the official ceremony of life and altough i am not in Winnipeg now, my spirit is with you, Rhoda , Donna and family.

Pierre Chénier from (Hull) Gatineau, Quebec.

I had the privilege of counting Jae and Rhoda as good friends and wonderful neighbours. Over the years we all came to know Jae as a kind and caring man who valued honesty and integrity in all his relationships, whether family, community, or work related. We are all saddened by his passing. Our thoughts are with you Rhoda, Donna, and Shawn.

During our years working together in the Osborne Street insurance brokerages, along with my family, Jae always showed grace under pressure in those crazy early Autopac days. We all found time to have a lot of fun and we appreciated Jae's sense of humour. I learned so much from Jae. Our sincere condolences Rhoda, Donna and Shawn.

Jae,s contributions to family, community and Winnipeg were profound. I had the honor to work with him for many years. He was a true gentleman with such integrity and dedication to the responsibilities he carried. He also had a great sense of humour and wonderful recipes. Sincere condolences to Rhoda, Donna, Shawn, family and friends. Barbara Switzer and family

Jae Eadie was a man of decorum and civility. He had great respect for the rules and how to conduct oneself. He was the perfect choice for the role of speaker for Winnipeg's City Council. He set the bar by which all other speakers would be measured. He had an impact which went beyond the boundaries of our city, with a national reputation bettering whereever he turned his attention, from MAUM to FCM.

My deepest sympathies to Rhoda, Donna and family.

great guy, true gentleman, loved his community and family, always interested in hearing others stories. Condolences to the family.

Although I only came to know Jae while serving on council for one term, 1989-91, he left an indelible impression on me. I always listened and learned when he spoke, His concise coherant speeches were well-researched, grounded on reliable facts and knowledge of the City's operations and delivered in a calm objective manner. I never doubted his genuine commitment to the City's best interests. He was a gentle, soft spoken man of integrity and modesty. We were very fortunate to have his leadership on Council and all the various boards and committees, both local and national, he served on for 26 years. Farewell Jae you did good!

Jae's impact on the St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg was truly remarkable. His unwavering commitment to inclusivity and doing what was right has left an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire us all. He was pivotal in advocating for women's participation in the Society, laying the foundation for me and other women to become leaders. During his presidency, he championed the involvement of families, emphasizing the importance of togetherness and unity.

Jae was our compass for understanding the background and history behind each Society's bylaw. His counsel and wisdom were invaluable, and many of us sought advice and guidance. His dedication to upholding the values of our Society was evident in his attendance at the reconciliation forum organized by Mayor Brian Bowman's Indigenous Advisory Circle—a testament to his enduring commitment to setting the record straight and advocating for social justice.

He wrote the following in his presidential annual report 2018=2019:

I attended, as an observer, a Forum organized by Mayor Brian Bowman’s Indigenous Advisory Circle to hear some panelists discuss reconciliation issues. Some weeks earlier, some inaccurate and somewhat disparaging comments were made by the Mayor and some of his staff about Donald A. Smith (Lord Strathcona, the Society’s first President) and others of that era, and I wanted to have that record corrected. Unfortunately, there was no opportunity provided for audience participation with the panelists. However, this is a matter that the Society will need to keep a watching brief on going forward.

We are immensely grateful for Jae's tireless efforts; his memory will forever remain a source of inspiration for all of us. His leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on our hearts and our Society.

Rest in peace, Jae Eadie, and may your legacy continue to guide and inspire us.

I had the privilege of getting to know and work with Jae during the years that I worked for The City of Winnipeg from 1975 to 2005. Jae was a decent and honourable man, who really did put the best interests of his constituents and The City of Winnipeg in general, first, in everything that he did. I never met his wife and daughter, but I could tell that he loved them dearly, and being a good Husband and Dad was very important to him.

Ken Hayes

Friend/Co-Worker.

I had the privilege to serve on Winnipeg City Council with Jae from 1998 to 2006.  He was always respectful, thoughtful and dedicated.  He loved his work with FCM and the Municipal sector.  He was a kind man and a gentleman.  Condolences and thought to his family and friends.

Jenny Gerbasi

former Winnipeg City Councilor

Dear Rhoda,  please accept my sincere condolences as you & your family grieve the loss of your beloved Jae.

Many years have gone by but I still remember the days working with you at CIBC.

You spoke of Jae often so I knew that he was a caring, loving husband and father as well as a loyal friend to many.

May you find peace in the memory of him.

Jae was a childhood playmate and neighbour from our days in E.K. I recall games of tag, hide and seek, ‘store’ with cardboard boxes as counters, ‘streetcar’ with a latched gate to open for entry, sliding on cardboard down the snow piles in the Eadie backyard, cricket and softball in the back lane (our Dads were known to get practice at window repair), marbles, and running away from the “little kids” - all those pesky younger brothers born around 1951 - they included Jae’s brother Graham, along with 3-4 others. 

Our mothers had arrangements that if any of them had an appointment, the kids would have lunch at one of the other’s homes. My brother and I had many lunches in Ina and Jim Eadie’s kitchen, and likewise, Jae and Graham, in ours.

One recollection I’ve never forgotten is of Jae’s kindness in walking with a 6-year old to school at Lord Wolseley for most of my Grade 1 year. The task may have been dictated by his Mom, but he never let on. Thank-you for that memory.

We’ve bumped into each other occasionally over the years. I’ll miss that.

My sincere condolences to you and your family, Rhoda, and to Graham and his family.

Rest in peace my friend.

Linda Mayor 

Childhood crony

Jae, Rhoda and Donna were actively involved at St James Anglican Church alongside our family for many years and I remember his dedication to that community as well as the full community of St James very well.  Please accept our condolences at this sad time.  Thinking of you all.

I worked with Jae at City Hall in mid 1980's until my retirement in 1992.  My positions were Deputy City Clerk and Acting City Clerk attending City Council meetings.  I respected Jae as a gentleman, and we enjoyed many conversations together work wise and personal.  We saw each other a few times after our retirements, and I enjoyed renewing our friendship.  Jae was well spoken and made an excellent first Speaker on City Council.

I was very sorry to learn of his demise, and offer my condolences to his family.

Douglas King

Co-worker

Rhoda, Donna  and Jae were always pleasant  and pleased to visit us and invite us in at our/their cottage at the lake. We enjoyed having Great neighbors as u were.

Sorry to hear about your loss, and dad(Donna)

Jae and I with John Perrin and Bob Vandewater and others worked to save the St Andrew’s Society from collapse over the admission of Women.  A bunch of past presidents ( now members of the Gentlemen’s Club attempted to kill this initiative. Fortunately this effort was unsuccessful in part due to Jae’s leadership.

I will always remember Jae and Graham and their families as we are cousins. Many years of family get-togethers for Christmas, thanksgiving dinners etc. at my moms place and in later years  at Rhoda and Jae's for the wonderful meals and many laughs. I will miss Jae's company and remember always the gentleman he was. Condolences to Rhoda, Donna, Graham and families.

Much love

Judith and I were so very sorry to learn the sad news of Jae's passing. Jae was a wonderful friend and colleague who contributed much to The St. Andrew's Society and to Winnipeg. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Rhoda and their family in their bereavement, We frequently shared a table at the St. Andrew's Day dinner and so will later try to add a couple of photos from happy times we will always remember.

It was with profound sadness that Maria and I learned of Jae’s passing. I had the great oricrlage if serving in Winnipeg city Council with Jae. He was not only an eloquent orator but a forceful intellect on Council who’s opinions were each worthy of consideration. His contributions in council and governance were many. Jae was a friend. We will miss him. Our condolences to Rhoda and family.

Rhoda and family.

Barb and I send our heartfelt condolences. The suddenness is always a shock. When we learned awhile ago that Jae was dealing with cancer I was impressed with how he just forged on. One of his most important traits was that Jae always showed up whether it was just a committee meeting or an AGM. You could count on him. I will always remember him when his patience was tested. He would set his lips firmly and his eyes would sparkle. He would always call out BS when he saw it. He lead by example.

I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Jae. His presence and contributions to the municipal world here in Winnipeg as a city councillor, in Manitoba as former President of Manitoba Urban Municipal Association and nationally thru the Federation of Canadian Municipalities were truly valued, know to be very fair and respected and as such he will dearly be remembered by all who knew him.

As the former Deputy Minister responsible for Municipal and Urban Affairs I had many opportunities to meet and travel with him both here in Manitoba and in Canada and I cherished those memories and the many discussions we had during those trips. When he had a view or an opinion, he always made sure I knew it.

I hope those cherished memories bring you, Rhoda and family comfort during this challenging time, and may you find solace in the support of friends and loved ones. My personal heartfelt condolences go out to you and everyone who knew and loved him.