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EDWARD JAY Obituary

JAY, Edward Jr. Edward William Jay, Jr. of Brookline, Massachusetts, died at home on April 29, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. Loving and beloved husband of Heidi (Shuman) Jay. Adoring and adored father of Samantha (Jay) Crane and husband Nick of Delray Beach, FL, and Molly Jay and husband Kyle of Brookline, MA. Doting grandfather (Crummy) of River Jay. We will always remember Ed and his razor sharp wit, singing and dancing throughout the house with the kindest smile, and making us laugh with the smartest dumb jokes we've ever heard. Funeral services were private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. To honor Ed, please vote Democrat.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 1 to May 2, 2025.

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Marcy and Robert Prager

July 2, 2025

Heidi and Family,
Ed's passing deeply saddens Rob and me. I know how hard you and your family fought to keep Ed comfortable for the years he struggled. I am always around the corner when you need a friend.

Bill Green

May 20, 2025

Eddie- as they say in numerous country western songs your up yonder where the music is sweet, and old friends and family meet. I have always admired you as a hero: slight of build, quick of wit, and strong and courageous of heart. You didn´t go to Hollywood to follow your thespian inclinations, but rather turned your very life into an epic , at times humorous, graceful, tragic, but always heroic. With great affection, Bill Green, [email protected]

Sklavers

May 2, 2025

We feel your pain.
Neal and Rebecca

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