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Edward Ekborg Obituary

Of Swampscott, Nov 2, age 64. Beloved husband of 38 years of Laura (Barrios) Ekborg; devoted father to Natalie Ekborg and Greg Bradford of Salem and Nathan Ekborg and his wife Kristin of Beverly; proud and loving grandfather of Abigail Ekborg; brother of Carleton Ekborg II and his wife Virginia of Gloucester; Elizabeth Ekborg and her partner Mary of Beverly and Helen Kielbasa and her husband Bill of Hamilton; brother-in-law of Mercedes and husband and friend Ruel Longfellow of Swampscott; he also leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral on Tuesday at 10AM in the Solimine, Landergan and Richardson Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St (Rt 1A) Lynn. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ed's memory to North Shore Medical Center Cancer Center, 17 Centennial Dr., Peabody, MA 01960. www.nsmc.partners.org. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2007.

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Sheila Ierardi (Saulnier)

June 4, 2008

Laura - Ed hired me many years ago at Equitable. I just found out that he had passed away. I am so sorry. I hope he was not sick for very long. He certainly loved you and the kids. I was so shocked to hear of his passing. My condolences to you and your children.

Gina & Dan Matranga

November 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sorry for your loss.

Paul/Ginny Eckman

November 6, 2007

Barbie, we were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family. Our heartfelt prayers are with you. Love you.

Dave Tropeano

November 6, 2007

Dear Barbie,
My sincerest sympathies are with you at this time for the loss of your Dad. He will be kept in my prayers. Take care. With much love.

Cydney Cotter

November 6, 2007

Our deepest sympathies on this recent and sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Ivo Karmely

November 5, 2007

Dear Laura, Nathan & Natalie,

On behalf of my wife Jennifer and myself, we would like to express our sorrow for your loss. I knew Edward practicularly all of my life and he was a very sweet and kind man. We are sorry that we can not be personally there but please know that you are all in are our prayers and thoughts.

Take care and we will keep in touch.

Ivo & Jennifer Karmely

ellie and frank tortorella

November 5, 2007

Dear Laura and family,
What a great loss for all of you. Ed always spoke so proudly about all of you he loved you all dearly. He was a great friend to us, always with laughter and a smile on his face. We will sadly miss him. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Pam & Donny DiNicola

November 4, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Meg Miller

November 4, 2007

Thinking of you.

Amy McKeehan

November 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. My deepest condolences.

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