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Edward J. Beckwith Rockingham, VTEdward J. Beckwith of Rockingham, VT, passed into a better life at the age of 78 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara, in 2000 and canine buddy, Boo in February 2013. He is survived by five sons, Eddy of Springfield, VT, Paul (Linda) of Marysville, OH, Jim of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Robert (Melina) of Glendale, CA and Mark of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; sister, Kay Pasternak of Schenectady, NY; nephews, Peter Pasternak Jr. of Schenectady, NY and Eric Pasternak (Melanie) of Schuylerville, NY; grandson, John; granddaughter, Katy; great-grandsons, Kelsoe and Ashton all of Idaho. He is also survived by his co-workers; friends, Dee, Susan and Courtney of Vermont and many admirers; and canine buddy, Max of Schuylerville, NY. Ed was a Navy veteran serving as a sonar operator on the USS Stephen Potter. He was employed at Newsbank in Chester, VT, was a gifted musician, Harley enthusiast and talented writer. He wrote jokes for Phyllis Diller, was published in the Saturday Evening Post, and wrote humor columns in the Burlington Free Press and Black River Tribune. Ed requested to be cremated and no services. There will be a memorial service at a later date at the family's convenience.

Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Apr. 30, 2013.
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Dear Kay - We were so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Our condolences to you, your family and Ed's family.

Jim Amanatides

May 11, 2013

Ah Ed, I can't believe you are no longer with us. You will truly be missed. You are at peace now no longer in pain and you get to be with your beloved wife again. You remind me so much of my dad. Work will never be the same with out you Ed! My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Love,
Lori

Lori Crawford

May 9, 2013

By Ed, You are greatly missed here at work. Your family are in my thoughts. Rest in Peace my friend

Mary

May 9, 2013

Sincere condolences on the passing of Ed Beckwith. Friend of the family, Sue Smith Harmon

May 3, 2013

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