Edward Louis Willett

Hampton – Edward Louis Willett, 82 of Hampton Towne Estates, died January 23, 2023 at the Exeter Hospital with his family at his bedside.

He was born March 7, 1940 in Exeter the son of the late Cornelius and Margaret (McKone) Willett.

He was a graduate of Exeter High School and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire. Ed went on to become a passionate educator and taught for over 38 years in Many schools including, Lincoln Academy, Livermore Falls, Gorham and in Portland Public Schools, all in Maine. He inspired his students to think critically and independently, to defend their opinions, and they readily sought his counsel.  He was proud to have maintained contact with them over the decades.  He was often heard to say “you need to be who you are”.  He was admired by many, and loved by all.  One could not help but to love him.

He was part of a very tight knit family, that is unique in the level of support and respect maintained by all, for one another.  New acquaintances quickly become family members and there is no escape, nor any desire to do so.  He could laugh at himself and that life was too short to take yourself too seriously.

Edward was predeceased by his parents and his brother Paul, and brother Robert (Ozzie) Willett.

Family members include his sister, Mary Goss of Exeter, her daughter, Jennifer Goss of Greenland, brother John and his wife, Barbara of Norway, ME, sister-in-law, Marilyn Willett of Exeter and his close cousin and caregiver, Jack McKone of Hampton, along with many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter on March 11th from 11AM-1PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.Alz.org or ACLU at www.aclu.org.  Burial will be private.