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Ed Schmidt Obituary
AMHERST -- Ed Schmidt, 59, died Oct. 17, 2009, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, surrounded by loving family.
He was born in Rochester, N.Y., April 23, 1950; to George E. and Pauline Gehret Schmidt. He was a graduate of Greece Olympia High School in Rochester, N.Y.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.
Following a career in electronics and computer technology at Kodak and Digital Equipment Corp., he founded EDI Ltd., a creative consulting company that he owned from 1993 until his retirement in 2006.
He was an Eagle Scout, Napoleonic scholar, world traveler, gourmet cook, and he meticulously restored antique furniture and clocks. He and his wife enjoyed fly fishing, skiing, horseback riding, and their cats, Maurice and Gris, but most of all he loved spending time with his granddaughters.
Family members include his wife of 29 years, Debra Curtis of Amherst; a daughter, Brenda Evensen of Parkland, Fla.; five brothers, David Schmidt of Rochester, N.Y., Christopher Schmidt of Chili, N.Y., Doug Schmidt of King Ferry, N.Y., Raymond Schmidt of Lancaster, Ohio, and Andrew Schmidt of Eagle Mountain, Utah; two grandchildren; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
SERVICES: There are no calling hours and services are private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Rescue League of NH, 545 Rte. 101, Bedford 03110.
Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home, 26 Kinsley St., Nashua, has been entrusted with arrangements (www.zissweeneyfuneralhome.com).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Elaine & Dick Willey
November 6, 2009
News of Ed's passing has given new meaning to the phrase "only the good die young". He was a wonderful person and has left his mark on everyone he met - he lives on eternally through our memories, thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you, Debbie.
Elaine & Dick Willey
October 26, 2009
My wife and I wish to send along our deepest sympathies to the family of Ed.
May God somehow reach down and comfort you as only he can at this time.
You will be in our prayers,
Harold & Donna Powell
October 22, 2009
WE REALLY ENJOYED THE TIME ED SPENT WITH US IN FLORIDA.
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOURS.
BOB AND JANET DOUD
Chris and Anita Schmidt
October 22, 2009
With the Loss of our Parents in the past year, Losing Ed is hard. My Big Brother, my mentor for the Military.
To Deb, I hope you remember the good times and all the joy that you and Ed shared together.
To Brenda, I hope you and your Children will have fond memories of your Father and Grandfather. Try and keep him in your thoughts and your life.
Semper Fi my Brother.
The Staff of Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home
October 22, 2009
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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