Edgar A. PRINCE Sr.

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Edgar PRINCE Obituary

PRINCE, Edgar A. Sr.

Edgar A. Prince Sr., 92, of East Hampton, widower of Emma (Parsons) Prince, passed away Thursday, April 12, at the CT Veteran's Home in Rocky Hill. Born March 27, 1920 in Lowell, MA, he was a son of the late Ernest and Mary (Taugue) Prince. Edgar graduated from Cambridge City Trade School in Cambridge, MA and then joined the MA National Guard. He then transferred to the 82nd Airborne. Edgar served in the European Theater during World War II. He was discharged in September of 1945 and married his Love, Emma E. Parsons on Sept. 29, 1945. They both lived in Connecticut their entire married life. He is a past Commander of American legion Post 64. He is a past Camp Commander at Camp 55 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, past Dept. Commander and past New England Regional Commander of the SOUVC, a member of the CT Yankee All American Airborne and a member of the Fowler Dix Park V.F.W. 5095. He was a volunteer fireman and a member of East Hampton's Fireman's Recreational Assoc. and past president of Middlesex County Fire and Police Assoc. Edgar was also a member of the East Hampton Congregational Church. He is survived by his three sons Alfred Prince of Colchester, Edgar Prince, Jr. of Oakdale and Robert Prince of East Hampton; a daughter Mary Alice Hale of Enfield; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his brother Henry Prince of Jersey City, NJ and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at D Upper at the Rocky Hill Veteran's Home who took such good care of Edgar for the last three years.
A memorial service will be held Monday, April 16, at 3 p.m. at Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main St., East Hampton. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the State Veteran's Cemetery in Middletown. Calling hours will be Monday afternoon from 1-3 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the East Hampton Congregational Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 237, East Hampton, CT 06424. To leave online condolences, please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 14, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Edgar PRINCE

13 Entries

Brian Baldwin

April 27, 2012

Ed - Sorry for your loss. It's never easy. Thinking of you.

Brian B.

Michelle Barber-Sabados

April 16, 2012

Edgar and Emma the original power couple, the power of good works and caring. Everytime I saw them it was like old home day and I was left with a smile. If it's possible Heaven is an even better place for having them there.

Glenn Suprono

April 16, 2012

My condolances to the family of Edgar and Emma. two of the best people I have ever had the honor of meeting. they will always be remembered.

Mark Hodge

April 16, 2012

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your father. I remember many fond memories of your dad being involved in the scouting program in East Hampton. A wonderful, kind man. He shall be missed

Charles Nelson

April 15, 2012

Edgar, My deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. He was quite a man while we were growing up and I always have fond memories of him. My condolences to your mother.

April 15, 2012

A truly valiant Veteran of WWII. A trusted friend, a leader of men, and a very fine neighbor for 18years. Say "Hi" to your beloved Emma from Eve and I and tell her all the flowers are doing great.
B. J. Neumann (East Hampton)

Janet McGovern

April 14, 2012

Thank you for a lifetime of service.

DC Edward Wittkofski

April 14, 2012

On behalf of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Connecticut, I express our deepest sympathy to Brother Edgar's family. He will be long remembered for his unselfish acts of fraternity, charity and loyalty. As he joins his brothers in khaki and in faded coats of blue, we shall salute him and keep him in our hearts.

Jerry Carroon

April 14, 2012

Edgar: Dear friend and Colleague in both the 82nd Airborne and the Sons of Union Veterans of he Civil War. You will be greatly missed but the good times we had will not be forgotten. May you rest in Peace reunited with Emma.

John Tuttle

April 14, 2012

Edgar, You were a giant of a man squeezed into a slight frame. Thank you for your heroic service to our Country. RIP.

Earle Jackson

April 14, 2012

We worked on many veterans events together. Edgar gave back or always brought more to the table than he ever took away. The world needs more Edgars, this guy will be missed by many....Airborne All the Way

Dawna (Dodee) Royce

April 14, 2012

I am sorry to hear about your loss. He was a selfless man who also thought of others first. He was there for me when I needed him and I will never forget that. You were very lucky to have had him in your lives and thank you for sharing.

Bob Kilpatrick

April 14, 2012

Edgar Prince was a soldier. He rode a glider into the fight at Sicily, then carried a rifle through Italy, and when he was done with that he parachuted into Holland in Operation Market Garden, "A Bridge Too Far." One of the quiet heroes among us. , Edgar Prince.

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