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Edmond Fredsbo Obituary
Ed recently retired from Electric Boat in Groton where he worked as a configuration management specialist for over 47 years.
Ed was born in Haverhill, Mass., on Nov. 27, 1944, to the late Edmond N. and Dorothy (Flynn) Fredsbo Sr. He married his beloved wife Mary Jo (Paige) on April 8, 1967 in Groton. She survives him along with his son, Scott Fredsbo and wife, Lisa (Mains), of Mystic; daughter, Melissa (Fredsbo) Morgan of Groton; two granddaughters, Ashley Morgan of Groton, and Emily Fredsbo of Mystic; and a sister, Gail Layne and husband, Carl, of Arkansas. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Josephine Paige of Groton; his brother-in-laws, Arthur L. Paige and wife, Helen, of Amelia Island, Fla., Ralph W. Paige of Westerly and companion, Beverly Morrone, of Mystic, and David J. Paige and his wife, Janet, of Preston; an aunt, Eleanor (Flynn) Blinn of Massachusetts; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Arthur Paige.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton. Private burial will be held in the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery, Groton .
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of donor's choice.
Please visit www.byles.com for directions, to sign his gustbook or to share a memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Edmond Fredsbo
July 27, 2013
DEAR Gail,
I just heard about your brother. He was such a good person and I am so sorry.
Paulla Kolnaski Solar
Yvonne Khoury Simmons
July 15, 2013
To the Fredsbo Family . My thoughts are with you. Ed and I were friends in High School before I moved away. He was an amazing guy. So very sorry for your loss.
Joseph Duque
July 14, 2013
Sorry for you and your families loss.Ed and I were friends for many yrs through our time in school and hanging out at each others house and going to Eastern Point Beach and the fun time Bowling.I joined the military and lost contact with my buddy,Ive been trying find Ed for yrs,my loss my Friend you will be missed.
Cherrie Buscher
July 14, 2013
To the family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Jim Streeter
July 14, 2013
Thought and prayers to Ed's family. He will be sincerely missed but never forgotten.
NancyKent Adams
July 13, 2013
Mary Jo and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Jean Leca
July 13, 2013
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I remember Ed well from many EBMA functions as well as in the "yard". God bless you all
Norma Bloeser
July 13, 2013
Mary Jo and family so sorry for your loss. I've known Ed since Jr High and it was a pleasure to know him. Enjoyed talking to him at the 50th reunion he will be missed
R Dray
July 13, 2013
My wife and I wish to express our deepest condolences to Ed's family.
Bill Scarano Jr.
July 12, 2013
To my cousin MaryJo and family Diana and I offer our thoughts and prayers at your time of need. Ed was a great man and a good friend.
Mike and Heather Spellman
July 12, 2013
Melissa,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bill & Kris
July 12, 2013
Scott, Lisa and Emily,
Wishing you the comfort of memories and the support of friends and family at this difficult time. Sorry for your loss.
Joe Renda
July 12, 2013
My sincere condolences and prayers go out to Mary Jo and his family.
Dana DeMartino
July 12, 2013
I am deeply sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I went to school with him. He was a sweet man, a nice guy. My thoughts and prayers are with the Fredsbo family.
Stu Holloway
July 12, 2013
Melissa,
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Pat & Barbara Roche
July 12, 2013
Mary Jo - Barbara and I are very sad for your loss. Our prayers are with you!
July 12, 2013
I wish to express my deepest condolences to Ed's family. Marty Viscione
Raul & Cherylann Valdez
July 11, 2013
Lisa & Ashley
There's so much that should be said at this time, but no words seem adequate. Your Father was a celebration of day to day joy and fond memories to your family. His inspiration and love to both of you will live forever. I just hope you know you're being thought about and cared about..
Lorraine Green
July 11, 2013
Dear Mary Jo and family, I am sorry to hear of Ed's passing. What a likeable man he was! Joanne always talked about all the fun times that she had with you two. My sympathy goes out to you and yours in this difficult time. Sincerely, Lorraine(Demers)Green
Frances Rose- Sylvia
July 11, 2013
MaryJo and family, I'm so sorry to read of the loss of your husband and your children's Dad. I don't know if you'll remember me from school a million years ago but I wanted you to know that I've remembered you and understand how hard it is to lose a loved one. God bless and take care.
Susan & Barry Mumford
July 11, 2013
Your whole family is near in our thoughts and hearts. Peace to you.
Robin & Brett Shinn Gullickson
July 11, 2013
Mary Jo, Melissa, Scott, Lisa
Ashley & Emily
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, father & grandfather. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Joyce Scully-Fahey
July 11, 2013
My condolences on the loss of Ed. I remember when we were kids across the street from each other. So sorry for your loss.
July 11, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Fredsbo family. Having worked with Ed for many years I always had the greatest respect for him. He was a wonderful person and will surely be missed by everyone who knew him.
Jim Hammel
Mike Blinn
July 11, 2013
We are all deeply saddened by the loss of Eddie. Our thoughts and prayers are now for the family. He is at peace now and will always be in our hearts.
Grace and Wally Smith
July 11, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy to all your family MaryJo.
Heather Burdick
July 11, 2013
Melissa and Family,
My deepest condolences with the loss of your loved one. My heart and prayers go out to you all.
Joanne Bourbon
July 11, 2013
Mary Jo, Scott and Melissa, so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. It's been a long time since I saw you guys. I have fond memories from when we were roomies when your Scott and my Steph were born. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joanne Pugh Bourbon
Bob Navin
July 11, 2013
We were all deeply saddened to read of Ed's passing. It was a pleasure to work with him for decades at Electric Boat. Always willing to help in any way he could, always a gentleman, sometimes hard to find in the shipyard. May your grief be tempered by the good memories.
Debbie Graffeo
July 11, 2013
Scott, Lisa and Em, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad, grand dad. May he rest in peace and may your memories comfort you in this time of sadness. Hugs....
Nancy (Durr) Barnhart
July 11, 2013
Mary Jo, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you will miss Ed very much but he always will be in your heart. Rest in peace Ed you are now no longer suffering.
Ed McLaughlin
July 11, 2013
Mary Jo, Melissa, and Scott,
Words cannot express my sadness over the passing of Eddie. He was a mentor to me at EB and most importantly, a good friend. I will miss him.
My deepest condolences.
Bill Stone
July 11, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy. I was lucky enough to have worked with him for many years. He was a big help and a great professional. I also remember resolving many issues with him and others after work at the Gatehouse. He will be missed.
Tom Concannon
July 11, 2013
My deepest condolences to Ed's family.
I spent many hours with Ed at EB. He was always supportive. During these time we became good friends and I will cherish those times.
Elizabeth Schramm
July 11, 2013
Scott,
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Thormahlen
July 11, 2013
Mary Jo and family,
My deepest condolences to you.So sad to hear of his passing.Worked many years with him et EB.Great man who will
Be forever missed.
,
Marilyn Moran
July 11, 2013
So sorry for your lost. I worked with Ed
at EB for a few years before changing departments. He was friendly to every one. With Sympathy Marilyn
David Rathbun
July 11, 2013
Condolences to the family. Saddened to hear this. Knew Ed well from EB, he was a great guy.
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