Edward Wait Obituary
Ed was born February 3, 1935, in Boston, Mass., son of the late Edward R. Wait Jr. and Pauline (Smith) Wait. He had been a resident of Manchester for over 50 years. Ed was a graduate of Wentworth Institute and served his country in the United States Army. Prior to his retirement in 1994, he was employed as a construction electrician for over 35 years with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford.
Ed was a longtime member and former Trustee of Second Congregational Church in Manchester. He was a former member of Lodge No. 73 A.F. & A.M., a member of the Manchester Historical Society, a member of the Friends of Rookery Bay Environmental Reserve in Naples, Fla., and he was a member and active volunteer for the Hockanum River Linear Park Commission.
In addition to his wife Ellie, he is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Aaron Johnson of South Windsor and Kristin Wait and Bradley Cosgrove of Norwalk; four beloved grandchildren, Erik and David Johnson of South Windsor and Cameron and Hannah Cosgrove of Norwalk; his brother, Langdon Wait and his wife, Madge, of Acton, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Town of Manchester, 41 Center St., Manchester, CT 06040 for the benefit of the Hockanum River Linear Park Commission, or the Manchester Historical Society, 106 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040 or to the Second Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 385 North Main St., Manchester, CT 06040.
Holmes Funeral Home, Manchester, has care of the arrangements. To sign the online guestbook please visit
www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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Bill and Linda Holmes
June 8, 2010
Both Ed and you, Ellie were so much part of our family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief!
June 4, 2010
Ellie
We are saddened by Ed's passing
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr Bulger and Staff
Rosemary Nolan
June 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 2, 2010
Very sorry to hear about Ed's passing.I knew Ed for many years at PWA.He was a hard working,honest man and a good friend.
Stan Smith
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June 1, 2010
Mrs. Wait, our deepest sympathy to you and your family the loss of your husband/father. I work with KJ.
Marie, Don, Matthew, Solange Hallquist
Brenda (Griffin) Pollock
May 31, 2010
To the Wait family,
Sad to hear about Eds passing. I will alway remember growing up and all the great times we all had camping,hiking and doing things as families. My thoughts are with all of you.
Donald & Marlene Bassett
May 31, 2010
Ellie, Karen, Kristen and families,
Please accept our deepest sympathy
on the loss of Ed.
patricia pytte
May 30, 2010
Dear Ellie,
For my brother Jack and me, our sympathy to you. Riggsy was our neighbor and friend for many years on Plimpton Street. He would visit often on Saturday mornings and in his shy, warm way would cheer us all. There was such a deep goodness in him. Clearly he found a soul mate in you and together you had a productive, happy life.
In sympathy and with much fondness,
Patty and Jack Ryan
May 30, 2010
Ellie.......It's been many, many years but I still remember Ed with fondness. My sympathy to you and to your family in your loss.
Jackie (Bowen) Gish
May 29, 2010
Ellie,
Bob noticed Ed's obituary in this morning's paper. Please accept our sincere sympathy - we are both so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
With love, Sally and Bob Albert
Donna Young
May 29, 2010
Donna Young, Volunteer Coordinator; Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples, FL. My deepest sympathy to the Wait family. Ed was loved by everyone here at Rookery Bay and was a wonderful help to all of us when he came down each season. There wasn't a job Ed would not offer to help us with at the Reserve. He has done everything from electrical work, to putting up our Christmas tree to helping facilities in any way he could. Always a smile on his face and a wonderful cheerful attitude. We were all so happy to see him after his surgery when he came to the Learning Center on his scooter. Same great attitude and smile. I speak for the entire staff and other volunteers when I say that Ed will truly be missed and remembered.
May 29, 2010
Donna Young, Volunteer Coordinator; Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples, FL. My deepest sympathy to the Wait family. Ed was loved by everyone here at Rookery Bay and was a wonderful help to all of us when he came down each season. There wasn't a job Ed would not offer to help us with at the Reserve. He has done everything from electrical work, to putting up our Christmas tree to helping facilities in any way he could. Always a smile on his face and a wonderful cheerful attitude. We were all so happy to see him after his surgery when he came to the Learning Center on his scooter. Same great attitude and smile. I speak for the entire staff and other volunteers when I say that Ed will truly be missed and remembered.
Patti & Jeff Barrett
May 29, 2010
Ellie,
We are so sorry to hear about Ed passing. We will miss his smile and good nature. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers and we hope you find comfort in your memories and in each other.
In sympathy,
Patti and Jeff Barrett
Donna Connolly
May 29, 2010
Ellie ,My heart goes out to you and your family at this very sad time. Ed will be missed by all-- he was such a great guy-His spirit will always be with us
With love and sympathy
Donna & the boys
Kim from Bolton Motors
May 29, 2010
Ellie:
I wss shocked and deeply saddened to read about Ed's passing this morning. I am so grateful that I got to speak with him a few short weeks ago. My heart breaks for you and the sorrow you must be going through. Please accept my condolences.
Holmes Funeral Home Watkins Funeral Home
May 29, 2010
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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