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Edwin Colvin Obituary
He was born March 20, 1927, at the family home in North Bennington, the son of William and Catherine (LaFlamme) Colvin. He received his education in North Bennington and was a 1945 graduate of North Bennington High School.
On Aug. 13, 1945, Mr. Colvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, in which he served until May 25, 1947. He was stationed in Biloxi, Miss.
On Dec. 16, 1950, he married the former Barbara D. Crowley at North Bennington Baptist Church.
For 25 years, he was employed in several capacities at Stanley Tools in Shaftsbury as plant engineer and plant manager, retiring in 1972.
While at Stanley Tools he developed several design modifications for carpenter squares and folding wood rules, for which Stanley holds patents today. Mr. Colvin owned a contracting business and built 14 homes, including his own.
From 1975 until 1982 he represented Shaftsbury in Montpelier as a state representative and from 1979 until 1982, he served on the University of Vermont board of trustees. He developed the first zoning bylaw for Shaftsbury and conceived of, raised funds for and oversaw the development of Howard Park.
He later became involved in the real estate business. He first worked at Hoisington Realty in Bennington and later owned and operated Ed Colvin Realty until his retirement.
Ed was a member of the Shaftsbury Fire Department and was a member of the former Bennington Club. He served as Scoutmaster of Shaftsbury Troop 331. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, fly tying, coin collecting and attending his boys' sporting events.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara D. Colvin of Shaftsbury; his two sons William B. Colvin of Bennington and Edwin Andrew Colvin of Shaftsbury; one granddaughter; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by two sisters and three brothers, Dorothy (Ward), Helen (Crosier), William, Russell and Harold.
The funeral will be held at Mahar and Son Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at Mahar and Son Funeral Home.
Burial with military honors will take place in the family lot at the Grandview Cemetery in North Bennington.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vermont Veterans Home Activities Fund or the American Diabetes Association through the office of Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201.
Guest book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.
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March 20, 2015
A man I will never forget,
God Bless Mr.Colvin
Nick Carbonaro
shirley boutin - kunen
February 4, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of his passing my mother (Loretta Cordes) always talked fondly of her cousin I still have the book he wrote about growing up in Vermont my condolences to all of you
Rick Stark
February 2, 2015
My deepest sympathy, Bill. Your Dad was one of the first people to welcome me to Vermont. It was a pleasure to know him. He was certainly proud of his sons. Am truly sorry for your loss.
John and Sharron Harrington
January 31, 2015
I am honored to be one of the 5 to become an Eagle Scout while Ed was my scout master. He was a good man and very influential in my life. My deepest condolences to Barbara, Bill, and Ed.
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Melissa Walsh
January 30, 2015
I only got to share Ed with you for a short time but I can tell you It was a great time ! Thank you so much Barb and family for sharing this wonderful man with me , He will be greatly missed !
Kate Rick Klein
January 30, 2015
Barbara, Bill , Ed and family, We mourn the loss of Ed with you. He was a very special person to many people. He was one of the first people that Rick worked with in VT and he learned a lot from him. I loved hearing his stories and I have read his book with children. Find joy in the wonderful memories so many people have of him. love Rick Klein and Kate OKlein
Shawn Herrmann
January 30, 2015
to a great 2nd father, scout leader and a teacher .he will be missed
January 30, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Colvin family. 30 years ago, Ed welcomed our family to Vermont and helped us get settled in a very quaint neighborhood. With deepest sympathy, David & Valerie Miner
Jerry Butler
January 30, 2015
To Barbara and family,
So sorry to read of Ed's passing. We had many good times together in the real estate business and serving on the Realtor Board. Our prayers are with you.
Jerry and Priscilla Butler
Deborah Gall
January 29, 2015
Dear Barbara, Bill and Ed my thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great person and will be sadly missed.
Dave & Cheryl Mance and sons
January 29, 2015
Dear Barbara, Bill and Ed. Our deepest sympathy and condolences over the loss of Ed. We will always remember his passion for what he believed in, his willingness to share his talents, and his dedication to his family and friends. Hunting camp will be blessed by his spirit.
January 29, 2015
Barbara, Ed, Bill and family, I am saddened to hear of your loss; Ed was certainly a wonderful, upright human being. God Bless you all. Linda K. Lewis
January 28, 2015
I will miss you my friend. You gave and many kids in shaftsbury, memories that we won't forget. I had the opportunity to know you and Barbara, because young Eddie and I were friends. You taught me values and respect and gave me memories that to this day I mention to my two boys. I thank you. I will miss you and may you have peace. Not a day will go by that I will think of you and what you have given, till the day I past and see you again. I Thank you. Chip Levin
Joann Herrmann
January 28, 2015
To barb, Eddie and Billy, So sorry for your loss. So many memories. let those memories help you all through this difficult time
Howard Czerwinski
January 28, 2015
ED is a man's man. Wherever he is now, he is earning the respect and admiration of everyone. I have known Ed for about 65 years since he married my cousin, Barbara. I was fortunate to have visited with him and Bard two years ago. There is no one I respect more for what he did during his life and the affect he had on those lives he touched. . To walk in his shadow was an honor.
January 28, 2015
We at Evans' News join the community in mourning the loss of Ed Colvin. He was a longtime customer at the store and always had a smile and story to share. Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that our thoughts are with you all.
Evans' News Staff
Downtown Bennington
January 28, 2015
Dear Colvin Family,
I am sorry to hear of Ed's passing. One of my first jobs as a youth in the early 60's was to be Ed's helper on his Colvin Avenue development. He taught me a lot about the value of good work ethics.
Robert L Montgomery jr.
Jim Douglas
January 28, 2015
Barbara:
He was a colleague & friend who served his community & state with great dedication & energy. He'll be missed by many; thanks for sharing him with all of us. We're thinking of you & the boys during this time of transition.
shawn herrmann
January 28, 2015
dear barb
sorry for your loss he ill be missed. he will be missed . he was like second dad to me
Larry McLeod
January 28, 2015
Ed was very helpful and kind to my Mom when she moved to VT. He found her dream home. I had quite a few laughs with Ed over the many years I was lucky enough to know him.
Gail Sawyer
January 28, 2015
Dear Barb,
So sorry for you loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Spencer Sawyer
Kelley Legacy
January 28, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Ed was so good to me when I started out in banking. I recalled many memories this morning of times we spent together with a smile on my face. Rest in Peace Ed
January 28, 2015
Dear Aunt Barbara, Bill Ed and Family, So sorry about the passing of a wonderful man. I will always cherish the vacations I spent with you and the trips I use to take In the mountains with Uncle Ed in the Jeep . And the nature walks where he would teach us about nature and all the trees. You where a true gentleman Uncle Ed and I love you with all of my heart. I will miss your wonderful since of Humor. God bless you Aunt Barb and my Dear Cousins and Family. He loved you so Skye love, Sue Ben Maria and Joe
Wanda Harwood Courcelle
January 28, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful memories of Ed and conversations he had with my dad. My thoughts are with you.
Jerry & Pam Wellspeak & Family
January 28, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My family & Irented from Mr Colvin & he was always a nice man. When I had inquired about the apartment that day I had no car to get there that day, he came & picked me up & brought me to look at it I lived in Bennington & the apartment was in Shaftsbury. It was so kind of him. We are praying for all if you.
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