Edward F. Friend

Edward F. Friend
of Pelham, NH; 78

PELHAM, NH -- Edward F. Friend age 78 of Pelham, NH, died Saturday at the Lowell General Hospital.

Edward was born in Northfield, VT, grew up and was educated in Tewksbury, MA. He was a resident of Pelham for the past 50 years.

Edward was a retired motorcycle mechanic. He worked for several companies including Northeast Cycle Salvage in Lowell, MA. He was an excellent mechanic, that many people would bring their bikes to. He also played in several Lowell, MA based bands, where he played the saxophone, clarinet, and flute. His true passion was riding and racing motorcycles. He loved riding to places to eat, and would enjoy prime rib and manhattans. Edward also served his country in the US Army.

He was the son of the late Frank Friend and Lillian (Gennette) Emery. He was also predeceased by his son-in-law Craig Zeveckas.

He is survived by his beloved wife Marjorie (Harris) Friend of Pelham, NH; Son: Curtis and his wife Sheila Friend of Londonderry, NH; Daughter: Michele and her husband Timothy Wanamaker of Pelham, NH; Sisters: Anita Silva of Manchester by the Sea, MA, and Mildred Lally of Weymouth, MA; Grandchildren: Travis Friend, Shelby and Noah Zeveckas, Great Grandsons: Aaron and Dalton Friend, Dog: Sammy and Cats: Paris and Tyler. Very dear friends: Robert and Sandy Marsden of Pelham, Fred and Judy Ierlan of Greenland, NH, Bill Anscow of Derry, NH, Kevin and Eileen O'Brien of Lowell, and former Daughter-in-law Karen Cataldo who was a great deal of help during his illness.

FRIEND -- A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 30th at 7:00 PM at the Pelham Congregational Church, 3 Main St., Pelham, NH.

The Carrier Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 38 Range Rd, Windham, NH, has care of Edward's arrangements. To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.carrierfuneralhome.com.