Edward V. Spellman

Edward V. Spellman CHESAPEAKE - Edward Verne Spellman, 75, passed away peacefully in his home Feb. 27, 2009, with his loving wife, Judy, by his side. Ed was born in Brockton, Mass., April 2, 1933. He joined the Army at 17 and transferred to the Marine Corps which he loved. He served in the Korean War. He was awarded four Bronze Stars during his tour with the Marines. In 1969, he moved his family from Massachusetts to Virginia Beach to join the police force. He served a total of 26 years with the department including a number of years as a detective. He spent much of his later years watching his beloved Boston Red Sox and New York Giants. But most of all, he loved his devoted wife of 43 years, Judy, who tirelessly cared for him throughout his illness during the past 2 ½ years. Survivors include his five daughters, Joyce White and husband Alexander, Gail Sketers and husband Joel, Susan Doyle and husband Mark, Mary Schools and husband Gary, Judy Williams and husband Ron. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Charlie and Chelsea White, James and Meghan Sketers, Rachel Price, Amy and Jordan Schools and Natalie Williams. He had one great-grandson, Morgan White. He is also survived by Peter and Kim Peterson, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Donations can be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852. Services in honor of Ed Spellman will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services in Woodlawn. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com.