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Edward Sterling Obituary
Edward was born on March 15, 1938 to William and Anne (Ables) Sterling of Wethersfield, CT. He was the youngest of three siblings; surviving his sister Barbara Anne Sterling and brother William F. Sterling, Jr. Edward always had a passion for drag racing and automotive restoration. After his graduation from Wethersfield High School, his attraction to restoring classic cars, custom detailing and supercharging engines, led him to join the 43rd U.S. Army National Guard, Company 3, Fort Dix, NJ where he trained as a mechanic. He went on to study science and engineering at Hillyer College of the University of Hartford, CT. Edward discovered that he not only had a propensity for engineering but had a talent for sales. He obtained his real estate license and was a valued agent at Buckley Realtors and TR Preston. Eventually, Edward combined his two passions (engineering and sales) when he joined the commercial sales team at Connecticut Natural Gas in Hartford, CT.
Edward was passionate about fitness and nutrition. He was an active member of the Downtown Branch Hartford YMCA for four decades. After his beloved Ursula K. Jahn passed away, Edward moved from CT to NH. He spent his final years in a beautifully quaint and lovely rural town where he could be close to his daughter. Everyone loved Edward's positive attitude and his sense of humor.
Edward is survived by his son, Edward Jr, daughter Cynthia, daughter-in-law Sharron, and his grandchildren; Dylan, Holly, Duncan, Kelsey and Henry. Three words that sum up Edward's life: Happy, Healthy and Terrific.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 26 at 1pm in the Keene Unitarian Universalist Church Memorial Garden, 69 Washington St, Keene, officiated by Rev. Michael F. Hall. A reception will follow in the KUUC Parish Hall at 2pm. Friends and associates of Edward and his family are welcome. Gifts in Edward's name may be made to Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services, 312 Marlboro St, Keene, NH 03431. Please send memories to [email protected] for us to share.
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Louise Freedman-Rivard
August 29, 2023
Ed, may you always be in the outdoors and fresh air. You loved life. Ed, thinking of you brings a smile to my face with funny stories and laughter. Rest in peace.
Fondly, Louise Freedman-Rivard
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