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Edward Duerr Obituary
He was born in Mystic, July 20, 1932, to the late Edward and Lucy (Caverly) Duerr. Ed owned and operated RAKE Welding in Maine for over 35 years. He played in the men's softball league in Mystic and then in Maine for many years.
He was never without a joke to tell and a harmonica in his pocket. His passion was old country music and playing his harmonica and singing at the local Maine music jams.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Vickie (Tom) Lafrance of Mystic and Barbara (Joe) Campagna of North Stonington; two step-sons, Randy (Crystal) Toby and Kendall (Lizabeth) Toby, both of Maine; brother-in-law, Billy Smithson of Mystic; grandchildren, Eddie (Melanie) Coats, Ryan (Deb) Coats, Joseph Campagna III, and Lisa (Mike) Rosso; three great grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren; nephew, Terry Avery of New Hampshire; nieces, Patricia Donath of Stonington and Kellie Haught of Groton.
He was predeceased by a son, Edward Duerr III; and sister, Irene Smithson.
Commemorates will be private.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Duerr
Steve Gaska
July 3, 2013
Barbara + Joe, Sorry for your loss.
Rob & Kim Rutty
July 2, 2013
Hugs to all of you! We loved this guy and will miss him dearly. The memories he left us with will always be rattling around in this "ole trolley car".
Nicole & Joe Lee
July 2, 2013
Anita and family,
Don't really know what to say about a man like Ed. He was most definitely one of a kind. There are so many things I will always remember about him. In the summer, whenever he did a job or favor for me and I asked what I owed him, he always said "Just a fudge sicle" or if it was a bigger job, it was "Just 2 fudge sicles". When Ed and I would see each other out and about he always asked "What it is?" Then he would tell me " It sucks. Sucks real bad." He could be having the best day ever and that was always his answer. Well, this sucks because we just lost a special person.
Anita, dont ever forget all of Ed's little quirky things he would say or do. Those made him the one of a kind man that everyone admired and loved.
Rest easy, Ed and dont eat too many fudge sicles!
Bob Keeler
July 1, 2013
Eddie was a real nice guy. He and I played Semi Pro Football together with the Jewett City Speed Boys. He will be sadly missed.
Richard Pero
July 1, 2013
Barbara I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Fritz Hilbert
July 1, 2013
Vicki and Ed's family,
I am saddened by the passing of Ed. I had the pleasure of working together with Ed at Stan Williams in Mystic way, way too long ago. I learned a lot from Ed and there was hardly two minutes that we didn't find something (or someone) to laugh about. He was a good friend and when I would see him later years when he visited here from Maine the same chuckles would start all over again. He was a talented man and I mean most affectionately a real character, in the best sense of the word.
Go easy and rest, Ed.
Fritz
Margaret (Clark) Daniels
July 1, 2013
May you continue to keep joking in heaven. I will alway remember you teasing me when we were children.
Love Cuz in Milford
Margaret Clark Daniels
Susan DeBoer
July 1, 2013
Barb and Joe: I'm so sorry for your loss.
Roz
July 1, 2013
Vickie Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Berle & Saralee Worster
June 29, 2013
Sorry to hear of Eddie's passing but he will have no more suffering.I always enjoyed going out town and seeing him he always had a joke to tell. He will be missed and always remembered.
Bernard and Anna Smith
June 28, 2013
We are thinking of you at this time and wishing you comfort and peace.
With our heartfelt sympathy, Anna and Bernard
Albert & Belinda Raymond
June 28, 2013
We have fond memories of " Fast Eddie " on and off the men's softball fields. He was always great with his humor and so well received. He will be missed.
Nancy and Reggie Hustus
June 27, 2013
Anita: We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ed. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Danica Thornton
June 27, 2013
Was so sad to hear this! My dad thought an awful lot of Fast Eddie. They had alot of good laughs together when my dad was here, now they are sharing some laughs and some good times together again I'm sure! Thinking of you all at this time.
June 27, 2013
Our hearts and prayers are with you Anita Howard, Lisa, Brandon & Kane
Hazie and Robin Jipson
June 27, 2013
Anita, you and the rest of the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Whenever I think about Ed, I remember him always having a joke to tell you and I don't think he ever told us the same one twice. Keep all those great memories close to your heart.
Hazie and Robin
June 27, 2013
Thinking of you;Anita n family at this time.Sending Love n Gods strength to you.Wade n Janice R.
Starr & Pete
June 27, 2013
Sorry to hear of Ed's passing he was such a outspoken person. Prayers and condolences to all.
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