Edward Alexander Maginnis

Ed was born in Ottawa, Ontario April 19th 1933. He attended Macdonald College in Montreal, receiving his Bsc in 1956. From 1957 to 1964 he attended Cornell University receiving his Msc and PhD in 1964.

Ed joined the faculty at the University of Saskatchewan as Professor of Horticultural Science, teaching and conducting research for 36 years. He had a special interest in turf grass growth and maintenance. He was an honorary member of the Saskatchewan Turfgrass Association and the group's Executive Director for a number of years.

Ed had many interests related to Horticulture and was always willing to give advice to fellow horticulturalists who had problems. He was a good person and will be missed by his many friends in Saskatoon and Ottawa.

The members of the Saskatchewan Turfgrass Association wish to express their sincere sympathy to Ed's wife Bev, his children and grandchildren.