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Edward Killeen Obituary
May 29th, 1949 -- April 5th, 2012
AYER -- Edward Killeen, 62, of Ayer, passed away April 5, 2012, as a result of a two-year battle with cancer. His friends and family were by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord.
He was born to Robert and Bessie Killeen of Billerica, MA on May 29th, 1949. Ed was an alumnus of Billerica Memorial High School.
Ed proudly served our country as a radar technician for the Army during the Vietnam War while stationed in Korea. Through his training he became involved in software diagnostics and eventually became a computer programmer for Wang Laboratories.
In addition to programming and mechanics, he also enjoyed sailing, camping, playing chess, writing, drawing, playing guitar, and carving walking sticks. He loved spending time with those around him and could pass numerous hours recounting many great stories from his life. His optimism through tough times is a quality he will always be remembered for.
Ed is survived by his parents, Robert and Bessie Killeen; his brother, David Killeen; his sister, Mary Ann Broden (Killeen); his sister, Wendy Wright (Killeen); his ex-wife, Diane Killeen; their son, Robert Killeen and his wife, Bethany and daughter, Brynlee; their son, Brian Killeen and his wife, Natalie; and their son, Christopher Killeen.
KILLEEN -- A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 15th at 1 pm in the 1st Congregational Church in Billerica, the church he attended with his family and had volunteered at as the youth group spiritual leader. At a later date, a private burial ceremony will be held at the Massachusetts Veterans' Cemetery in Agawam. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to The Jimmy Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Killeen
Kathy Benger
April 26, 2012
Sorry to hear about Eddie's passing and missing the memorial service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be greatly missed. I'll never forget him. Kathy (Brown) Benger
The Kreidemakers and the Gamaches
April 13, 2012
Our sincere sympathies to Ed's family. He was a wonderful man with a kind gentle soul. He will always live on in the smiles and laughs of his children and granddaughter.
Thanksgiving 2011
Wendy Wright
April 12, 2012
Thanksgiving 2011
Wendy Wright
April 12, 2012
Wendy Wright
April 12, 2012
Ed, my Big Brother, you are missed. You never know what you've got until it's gone and your Passing has proved it. I pray that you know Peace and are with Friends & Family . Love you Always....
Ed doing one of the things he loved the most..CAMPING !!
Mary Ann Broden ( Killeen)
April 11, 2012
Mary Ann Broden ( Killeen)
April 11, 2012
Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers. Ed loved you all and would want you to know how much you meant in his life.
David Fowler
April 10, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Killeen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 9, 2012
To The Killeen Family
So sorry to hear about Ed's passing. I'm glad I had a chance to meet and laugh with him. He was very kind and always had stories to tell. May he finally rest in peace.
Rick Craig, Tina O'Neill
Patrick & Shirley O'Neill
Kristin J. O'Neill
April 8, 2012
Mary and Bob Broden and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Jim and Laurene, Nichole Elizabeth and William
Claudia Hall
April 8, 2012
The BMHS Class of "67" extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Ed. May he rest in peace.......
Jerry Berenson
April 8, 2012
Rob and Bethany, Roberta and I send our deepest sympathy to you both.Although we never had the honor of meeting him,he raised a wonderful son in Rob.
Susan Brown
April 8, 2012
To the extended Killeen Family; I was saddened to her of Ed's passing. I knew him when we were in Pilgrim Fellowship together. As the youth group presented the Flowering of the Cross service at the 1st Congregational in Billerica this morning I placed my flower in memory of a great friend. My belief is that he is in heaven watching over all his loving family members. God bless and remember the the stories and pass them along to future generations.
April 8, 2012
I had the privilege of meeting Ed only a time or two, but I know Rob pretty darn well, and based on what a wonderful man Rob is, everything he wrote about his dad must be true. Chris and I send our deepest condolences to Rob, Bethany and Bryn, but we know that fond memories and the love of your family and friends will sustain you during this difficult time.
Love you... Jan and Chris Heinrichs
Ed and his sons
Robert Killeen
April 8, 2012
I will miss you dad. You were a great man, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend. May you rest peacefully and watch over us from above. Love you, Rob
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