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Edward Prescott Obituary
1926 - 2015 BENNINGTON Lt. Edward M. Prescott, 89, Vermont State Police Retired, died Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Vermont Veterans Home where he had been a patient for the past 4 years. He was a former resident of Barre and later Essex Jct. Born May 30, 1926 in Hoosick Falls, NY, he was the son of George and Ellen (Mooney) Prescott and had attended school in that area. Being a World War II veteran, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October of 1944 and served as a Seabee in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of Operations, being discharged as a Seaman First Class in March of 1946. Following his military service, he married Paula Ann Nickerson and they made their home in several Vermont communities to accommodate his career in law enforcement. Paula died in 1977, leaving Ed to raise their children. He enjoyed his career of 28 years with the Vermont State Police and followed that with several years of service as a Deputy Sheriff at the Barre District Court and State Office Building in downtown Barre. In 1992, he married Mary Anne (Granai) Decker, making their home on Laurel Drive in Essex Jct., where she died December 25, 2011. Survivors include all of Ed and Mary Anne's children; Paul, Mark and John Prescott and Terri Prescott Carpenter and Peter and David Gehlbach, Karen Decker and Alison Decker Garand as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Besides his spouses, he was predeceased by his parents and sister, Shirley Prescott Bourne. Being an expert skier, he had been a member of the Ski Patrol at Pico Peak and Bolton Valley Skis areas. His children will always remember his gentle guiding love, glass half-full attitude and jovial demeanor and will miss him dearly. May God Bless and rest his soul. SERVICES: There will be a remembrance ceremony and interment service with military honors at a time to be announced in the Spring of 2016. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Veterans Home Activity Fund, 325 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201, or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre, VT is in charge of the arrangements. For a memorial guestbook, visit : www.hookerwhitcomb.com
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Isaiah 26:4
December 17, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carol Hebert-Folgert
December 13, 2015
Uncle Ed was a great man. Taught me to ski and loved me like his own. I will always be your Carrie Cupcake. Hugs and love to Paul, Mark, John and Terri. Please keep Don and I informed of the services in the Spring.
Carol
December 12, 2015
Don and I and family were great friends of Eddie and Paula when we lived in Barre and Montpelier. Nicer people I will never know.
RIP
Fran Hicks
Robert Haradon
December 10, 2015
I first met Ed in 1968, where he was an instructor at the VSP Training School held at Norwich University and then again in Rutland where he was one of three PC there. Ed always had a smile a good word or a joke to tell. My deepest sympathy to Eds family.
Brenda Chamberlin
December 10, 2015
Sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Worked with him at VSP always a smile and kind words to say. May you find comfort in all the happy memories. Deepest sympathies
December 9, 2015
A kind, loving person who cared for everyone. Peace and prayers to all of his family.
Bob Shipman
December 9, 2015
Ed was such a kind neighbor and law officer. He represented the high professionalism of the VSP. He will be missed.
John Ormsby
December 9, 2015
To Mary, John and all the Prescott Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time God Bless Him and may he rest in peace
John & Agnes ormsby
cheryl Andersen
December 9, 2015
Paul,: I am so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. My sincere condolences to all of you.Prayers for peace for all of you.
Always
Cheryl Tucker Andersen
Kathie Knight
December 9, 2015
Ed was my Dad/Bill's friend at the Veteran's Home Bennington. I'd see Ed every visit; we would color together. He colored things orange and now he's found other colors. Rest in peace, Ed..you were a friend to new friends always...bless you..
Don Ravenna
December 9, 2015
So sorry to hear about Ed. He was a great guy and a proud Trooper. I first met Ed in Rutland before I joined the VSP. Always smiling, always positive. May God Bless Ed and the family.
Mary Ann Nolan
December 9, 2015
So sorry to hear about the loss of a good friend and old co-worker. Just the kind of person that brought a smile to your face. He left a legacy to his family that will be an inspiration.
George and Liz Patch
December 9, 2015
Ed definitely was a "glass half full" kind of guy...always a smile and such a kind heart. May he rest in peace. With deepest sympathy,
John Nicholls
December 9, 2015
To Ed's Family,
It was always a pleasure to see Ed in the Court Room. He always had a smile and a great sense of humor even though dealing with some difficult cases. God Bless him and his family.
Mike Gilbert
December 9, 2015
Ed was always the first person to welcome me and my Business Law students when we would visit court cases at the court in Barre. He always had a smile and kind comment for the students and I.
Cathy Royce
December 9, 2015
So sorry about your loss, thoughts with all of you at this time.
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