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Edward Koenig Obituary
He was born on July 13, 1961, in Leominster, son of George Koenig and Olivia (Stone) Blanck. Edward was very adventurous. He loved the outdoors and backpacked many times across the United States and Canada. He enjoyed carpentry and worked with Habitat for Humanity in Arizona. He also enjoyed string art, four-wheeling, music and poetry by Joe Henry.
He leaves his mother and stepfather, Olivia (Stone) and Harry Blanck of Lunenburg; his father, George Koenig of Idaho; two sisters, Danette Balsam of Fitchburg and Stephanie Doyle of Fitchburg; his maternal grandmother, Antoinette J. Stone, with whom he resided in his early years; many cousins, including Tobi Cameron of New York; his aunt, Michaele Stone of Concord, N.H.; his uncle, Jeffrey Stone of Belchertown; his stepgrandmother, Charlotte Blanck of Lunenburg.
KOENIG -- A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. in Rollstone Congregational Church, 199 Main St., Fitchburg. Donations may be made in his memory to Habitat for Humanity, 121 Habitat St., Americus, GA 31709.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Koenig
LEE KUCHER
February 17, 2021
I think about him every day!
Christine Van Hillo-Babineau
October 13, 2019
Gone, but never forgotten~~~
Christine Van Hillo-Babineau
October 22, 2007
Olivia,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Just remember, he is at peace now. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love,
Christine Van Hillo-Babineau,
Jerry Babineau,
William Van Hillo
Sharon & Dale Cousins
October 21, 2007
We are very sorry for your loss , and our condolences goes out to the whole family .
Ray
October 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you Olivia--Ray
Janine Carlson
October 21, 2007
Standing right behind ya Ma. My heart and thoughts are with you and Eddie.
Cindi Peterson
October 21, 2007
Danette and family,deepest sympathies go out to all of you at this time.
olivia blanck
October 20, 2007
Til we meet again,Eddie....
Love you,always.
Mom
Paula English
October 19, 2007
my sympathy goes out to Olivera and Danette
Paul Luria
October 19, 2007
I was Eddie's fourth grade teacher. I will always remember him as an inquisitive and friendly ten year old.
My heart goes out to his family, particularly Danette who was also in the glass and Grandmother Stone who I remember as a very nice person.
Carol Shinsky
October 19, 2007
Less So sorry to hear about Edie, you and all are in my prayers. Always Carol Shinsky
Robin Key
October 18, 2007
I am sorry for your loss, I was a friend of Ed's before I moved to DC. He lived life to the fullest that is for sure...He will be missed
Rita Smith
October 18, 2007
Les, Our deepest sympathies....Your former neighbors, Rita and Roger
Anna
October 18, 2007
Dani & Family
Ed will always have a place in my heart as he was that one special friend. May God Bless during this difficult time.
Danette Balsam
October 18, 2007
Forever missed, forever loved. You will remain forever in my heart
Laurie Skornia
October 18, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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