Edward Cary Lafferty

51, of Waltham, formerly of Newton, died on June 5, 2008. He was the beloved son of Edward L. and Margot A. (Footer) Lafferty. Devoted brother of Michael J. Lafferty, and his wife Alcira, and Jeffrey P. Lafferty and his wife Celia. Loving uncle of Julia, Patrick, Rebecca, and Emily Lafferty. He worked at the Fessenden School, where he had many friends, and also spent many happy hours at the Elliot House. A member of the Boston Chess Club, he enjoyed playing chess and participated in many national tournaments. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 9, at 10:30 AM in Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, 270 Elliot Street, Newton. A visitation will held on Sunday, June 8, from 2-4 PM at J. S. Waterman & Sons-Waring Funeral Service, 592 Washington Street, WELLESLEY. Interment will be private in Newton Cemetery, Newton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Edward C. Lafferty to the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill, P.O. Box 759155, Baltimore, MD 21275-9155 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. J.S. Waterman & Son-Waring Wellesley781-235-4110