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Edward Brittain Obituary
Age 88 of Canton, went home to the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. He was born on June 12, 1922 in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of the late George and Mary (Wible) Brittain. Edward was a graduate of Canton South High School. He was a U. S. veteran, serving in the Air Force during World War II as a fighter pilot. He retired from United Engineering Foundry Co. in 1984 after 38 years. Edward loved serving the Lord and taught Sunday school for many years at his church, First Church of the Nazarene. He loved his family and had a great love for animals.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Alice Brittain. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Zumstein) Brittain who he married on Jan. 21, 2006; his children, Ralph (Sue) Brittain of Medina and Mary (Rick) Bird of Canton; his cousin, Lynn (Ken) Smith of Pittsburgh; his friends, Pam (Rich) McElroy of Canton; and his cat, Tweetie.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene in Canton. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made in Edward's name to First Church of the Nazarene–522 30th Street N.W., Canton. Messages of support and sympathy may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com.
Paquelet Funeral Home–
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330-833-3222
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Jennifer Mastnick-Cook
October 29, 2010
Ed was a very caring and helpful person. He was a family friend for many, many years. He also loved and cared for animals, particularly cats. I will always remember him fondly.
John Mackin
October 29, 2010
Very sorry, He knew He had a good son.
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