Avis de décès de Edward Searles

SEARLES Edward A. a 52 year resident of Dedham, formerly of Cambridge, died Wednesday June 9, at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center. He was 87. Edward was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of the late Joseph A. & Jennie J. (Richards) Searles. In 1942 Mr. Searles joined the United States Army, serving during World War II, receiving a number of medals for his service including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Ed was a charter member of the Jacob Jones VFW Post 2017 in Dedham, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Club. He was a Hoisting Operating Engineer, a retired member of the IUOE Local #4 with over 50 years of service, and worked on many prominent projects in Boston including the Prudential, John Hancock, 60 State Street and the Christian Science Center. He was predeceased by his wife, the love of his life for 65 years, Margaret Rose (Ray) Searles. Ed is survived by his daughter Sandra A. Brewer & her husband Lawrence E. of Dedham; his grandchildren, Christine E. & her husband Bruce Trundley of Dedham, Jennifer and her husband Mark Gjika, Charles and his wife Joelle Murphy and Chad and his wife Julie Brewer;, his great grandchildren, (who lovingly called him “Arby”), Charles, Hannah, Eva Rose Murphy, Jennie and Bruce Trundley. He is also survived by his brother Irving Searles, his sister Edna Cotter, many nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Elbert Searles, George Searles, Emily Healy, Ellen Johnson and Irene Lecuyer. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., DEDHAM. Funeral Monday at 9:30 A.M. from the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St. Dedham. Burial at Gethsemane Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury. Flowers are appreciated or donations can be made in Mr. Searles memory to Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN. 38101-9929. For directions or to sign on line guest book please visit our web site. Folsom Funeral Home www.folsomfuneral.com