Edward Lawrence FENTON Jr.

FENTON, Edward Lawrence, Jr. Edward Lawrence Fenton, Jr., 76, of Long Hill Rd., Middletown, husband of 50 years to Susan (Killmeyer) Fenton, died Friday (April 8, 2011) at his home. He was born in Springfield, MA, the son of the late Edward L. Fenton, Sr., Esq. and Marion (Hughes) Fenton, Esq., of Longmeadow, MA. Ed served with the US Army from 1957-1959, after which he worked at the Monarch Life Ins. Co. where Susan and he met. He was a graduate of Monson Academy, as well as American International College earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Ed retired in 1990 from Aetna after 23 years as an underwriter, staying on for an additional two years as a consultant. He was a voracious reader, especially enjoying nonfiction, traveling with his wife, wood cutting, and volunteering at the Godfrey Library in Middletown. After retiring, Ed took several international cooking classes, to his wife's delight. Ed will always be remembered lovingly and will be missed greatly. Besides his wife, Ed is survived by his twin sons, Carl L. Fenton of Shirley, MA, and Curt E. Fenton and his wife Glorisel of Chester, VT; two grandchildren, Alexandra Fenton and Taylor John; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services are private and burial will be at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Middlesex Hospital Hospice and Palliative Care, c/o Dept. of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457. Biega Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.