Charles Edgar Davies

Ed Davies was born in Toronto in 1930 and moved to Kitchener in 1964. He has been a dedicated, active volunteer and a driving force for community-based initiatives in Kitchener-Waterloo for the past 44 years. A member of KW Civitan for 44 years, Davies has been instrumental in raising funds for local charities. Davies has made significant contributions in Waterloo region in support of Civitan senior citizen housing projects, Civitan sports projects and child education.

An historian at heart, Davies took on the task of researching and documenting the history of sport and accomplished athletes from both Kitchener and Waterloo. Today, the Kitchener Sports Parade of History and the Waterloo Sports Parade of History total more than 600 images as well as details of team achievements. The Sports Parade of History is a project that has stretched over many years and is a true testament to Davies’ passion for sport and history. He was also instrumental in fundraising for the Sports Parade of History at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium and at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.

Davies has founded many other projects, including conceptualizing and chairing the Fire Education Centre at the Children’s Safety Village, the Civitan Seniors Apartment, taking children with disabilities to Disney World, Meals Programs for Seniors, fundraising for girls softball teams, the purchase of a Zamboni® for the twin ice pads at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, and the Kitchener Sports Parade of History Banquet.

Davies has been recognized locally, provincially and internationally for his community service including the 0ntario Fire Marshall Fire Safety Award, the City of Kitchener Seniors of Distinction Leadership Award, and a Province of Ontario Award for Fire Safety. Davies continues to dedicate his life to helping others and his community.

Davies is proud to be a husband, father and grandfather.