1920
Herbert
2011
Herbert O. Edney
October 5, 1920 — August 22, 2011
MEREDITH - Herbert O. Edney, 90 of Lancaster and Meredith passed away at Forestview Manor Assisted Living Facility, on August 22, 2011 surrounded by his family.
Mr. Edney was born and raised in Gilman, Vt. on October 5, 1920, the son of Arthur G. and Hattie L. (Henson) Edney. He graduated from Wentworth Institute, Boston, MA as a Mechanical Engineer.
Mr. Edney served in the US Navy during WW II on the USS LST 533 and was employed by Westinghouse Mfg Co. in Boston, MA and Bath, ME and General Electric Company in Philadelphia and Newton, MA.
During his retirement years he and Beth divided their time between Lancaster and Surprise, AZ. In both of these locations he spent many days serving as a volunteer with the Hospice Organization. He also spent many years working in the Roving Volunteer In Christ Service program (RVICS) supporting at risk youth.
Mr. Edney was the devoted husband of 69 years; to Bethany May (Gessner) Edney, of Meredith and Lancaster, and devoted father of three daughters, Linda Hersey of Laconia, Cheryl Daggett of Fairfield, ME, and Charlotte Jackson of Littleton, CO. 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 9 nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday August 25th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Friday August 26
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at 11:00 AM in the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. Revered Ron Bruce, Pastor, will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Northwoods Home Health and Hospice, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
Mr. Edney was born and raised in Gilman, Vt. on October 5, 1920, the son of Arthur G. and Hattie L. (Henson) Edney. He graduated from Wentworth Institute, Boston, MA as a Mechanical Engineer.
Mr. Edney served in the US Navy during WW II on the USS LST 533 and was employed by Westinghouse Mfg Co. in Boston, MA and Bath, ME and General Electric Company in Philadelphia and Newton, MA.
During his retirement years he and Beth divided their time between Lancaster and Surprise, AZ. In both of these locations he spent many days serving as a volunteer with the Hospice Organization. He also spent many years working in the Roving Volunteer In Christ Service program (RVICS) supporting at risk youth.
Mr. Edney was the devoted husband of 69 years; to Bethany May (Gessner) Edney, of Meredith and Lancaster, and devoted father of three daughters, Linda Hersey of Laconia, Cheryl Daggett of Fairfield, ME, and Charlotte Jackson of Littleton, CO. 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 9 nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday August 25th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Friday August 26
th
at 11:00 AM in the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. Revered Ron Bruce, Pastor, will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Northwoods Home Health and Hospice, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
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