Edward J. Henderson Sr.

1942 - 2021

HENDERSON, Edward J. Sr. Age 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.Born in Boston, MA on October 3, 1942, he was the son of the late Edward H. and Elizabeth C. (Murphy) Henderson. He was raised in the Jamaica Plain, where he attended Jamaica Plain High School. Eddie was named captain of the football, hockey, and baseball teams prior to his graduation in 1960. Eddie enlisted in the US Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. While in Germany, Eddie requested leave to come home to marry his beloved wife, Carol A. Robinson, on October 20, 1962. He was honorably discharged as a Specialist in 1963. He and Carol made their home together in West Roxbury and later in Hyde Park, where Eddie took a position with the Boston Globe, working as a printer. In 1970, Eddie and Carol made their home in Walpole, MA. After settling into his new home, Eddie continued his career with the Boston Globe for many years before his retirement in 2006. Eddie was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting in the woods of New England, especially in Maine. He also had the opportunity to travel to CO, where he spent countless hours hunting in the mountains. Eddie's love for the outdoors did not end with hunting, as he looked forward to camping throughout New England. When his sons were young, Eddie took them on a trip every year, never staying in the same camp twice. Eddie's camping crew got bigger as he welcomed his grandchildren, as he was thrilled to pass on the traditions to them. In addition to visiting the states of New England, Eddie enjoyed traveling to some warmer climates, always with his wife by his side. They visited various islands in the Caribbean, AZ, CA, and spent their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary in HI. Back at home, Eddie loved following the Boston Bruins. Beloved husband of Carol A. (Robinson) Henderson. Loving father of John "Jack" E. Henderson and his wife, Kathleen, of Walpole, Edward J. Henderson, Jr. and his wife, Michelle, of Bellingham, and David W. Henderson and his wife, Araceli "Salli," of Bellingham. Cherished grandfather of Edward "EJ" Henderson and his wife, MaryKate, Alexis Henderson and her wife, Rachel, Sgt. Sean Henderson, US Army, Nicole Henderson and her fiance, Dylan Anderson, Kelly Henderson, and Andrew Henderson, and great-grandfather of his soon to be born great-granddaughter. Brother of the late John E. Henderson and the late William G. Henderson. Loving brother-in-law of Barbara and Margie and also survived by many nieces, nephews, and adopted grandchildren. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Eddie's Life Celebration on Sunday from 2 to 5 PM in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common St, WALPOLE. All are invited to gather in the funeral home on Monday at 9:30 AM, prior to Eddie's Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 Diamond St, Walpole at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow in Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home www.delaneyfuneral.com