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Edwin Tompkins Obituary

Tompkins, Edwin A. Sr. DELMAR Edwin A. Tompkins Sr., 60, passed away on May 16, 2015. He is the husband of 39 years to Charmaine Fulston Tompkins. He was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. He was a service manager for the Good Year Tire and Rubber Company in Colonie and had worked for the Warren Tire Co. He was a former member of the Elsmere and Canaan Volunteer Fire Companies. He was on the advisory board for the Foster Care Program at St. Catherine's Center for Children, and also a board member of the Normansville Community Church. Edwin is the son of Marie Bangert Tompkins and the late Leonard Tompkins; father of Crystal M. (J. Adam) Cole of Voorheesville, Edwin (Heather) Tompkins of Cohoes and Robert Jansen of Delmar; brother of Darlene (late Kenneth) Bell of Delmar and the late Leonard F. Tompkins; grandfather of Cassandra and Cuyler Cole and Edwin Tompkins III. Also survived by one niece and two nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Durant Funeral Home, 741 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Friends may call Friday (today) from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment, Graceland Cemetery.

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 21 to May 22, 2015.

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Tammy Frodyma RN

May 15, 2019

Thinking of you all at this time.
I am sure Ed is watching over all of you and is keeping you safe.
Stay strong- just like he would want you to be.

Tammy Frodyma, RN

June 3, 2015

Mrs Tompkins, Crystal, and family-

My sincere condolences to you all. I am grateful for the time I was able to care for Ed, and send you all strength to get through the difficult times ahead.
I hope the memories of happier times with him will help to comfort you.

chris mcduff

May 26, 2015

Rip you will not be forgotin

May 22, 2015

Our Prayers go to Charmaine, Marie and Darlene and family's in the passing of Ed. Howie & Cheryl Harbeck

Stephanie Betor

May 22, 2015

Charmaine, Crystal, Eddie and family... I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He truly was a great man with a heart of gold. He will be missed and always remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

May 21, 2015

Charmaine and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have not seen you in awhile, but thought of your family often. Ed was an asset to our Foster Care Program. He had a connection to all the youth he took in your home.His patience,warmth and kindness made the children feel safe and loved. He was truly an asset to our program and a pleasure to work with. He was great guy and will be deeply missed.
Babette

May 21, 2015

Charmaine, Crystal, and Eddie,
We were very sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Our prayers are with all of you.
Tim & Cindy Jurewicz

Terry Phan

May 21, 2015

Charmaine
Sorry for your loss. Please let me know if I can help with any thing.

May 21, 2015

You were a good friend and a Brother to me, you always had my back. You were a the best Dad and Husband, I'll always be proud of the man you were. I'll miss our conversations but I'll always have nothing but fond memories.
Love,
Irene Weizenhofer

May 21, 2015

I grew up with you in my life. You were more like a Brother to me than a Brother-in-law. I thank God you were there through thick & thin for Marcus and I. You will be very missed and in our hearts forever.
Mary & Marcus Poleto

Debra Betor

May 21, 2015

Charmaine and Family - So sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy and will be missed. We're here for you.
The Betor's

Susan J Walter

May 21, 2015

Charmaine, So sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. Haven't seen you for quite a while, but remember you well from school and your wedding. Hoping all your wonderful memories together are a comfort to you.

Johnna & Earl Norton

May 21, 2015

Charmaine
so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. He was a great guy and he will be sorely missed. It was an honor to know him.

Darlene Stanton

May 21, 2015

Dear Marie, Dar, April and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. I know it is not easy, but Ed after a very long and courageous battle is now in a place where he is free of pain and hanging out with dad and Ken!!! LOL. Smile as you remember all the good times you had and the wonderful son Ed was. Love ya always, the other Dar

May 21, 2015

Marie, Charmaine, Darlene and children. My prayers go out to all of you at this very difficult time. If there is anything you need please reach out. With love Alice Boughton

May 21, 2015

Dear Marie,Charmaine,Darlene,April & Family,
Our thoughts & Prayers are with you. May you find comfort in knowing that Ed is now in Heaven with his Father & Brother.
Love and Hugs to you all,
Bobby & Jean Kelley (Satellite Beach, Fl)

Robert & Barbara Fulston

May 21, 2015

So sorry for your loss Charmaine and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

John & Shantell Vogel

May 21, 2015

Darlene, April & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alma Mitchell

May 21, 2015

To the family of Ed Tompkins, My heartfelt condolences and prayers for God to soften the pain in your heart and give you the strength to carry on with love and happy memories of your life with Ed to cherish.

Ed Tompkins jr

May 21, 2015

I will love and miss you with all off my heart. You are my best friend and hero

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