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Edward Daniel Hines, 81, of The Villages, Fl passed away on (6/25/2022)
Visitation services will be held from 4-6 pm Friday 7/1 at Hiers-Baxley, Wedgewood Ln.
Funeral service details will be announced at a later date.
Ed was born Pawtucket, RI to Ed & Elizabeth Hines on 4/24/1941. He graguated from St. Raphael Academy in 1959. He subsequently joined the US Navy and in 1961 he was assigned to the commissioning crew of the USS Patrick Henry nuclear submarine. Ed and his crew set a record at that time of 67 days submerged without surfacing. He was honorably discharged on 1963 and began a long successful career in the building products industry. Ed worked for 32 years for Structures Unlimited Inc., retiring in 2009 as Notheast regional manager.
Ed married "The LOVE of his Life" Diane Breitenstein on 7/6/1968.
They lived in Rhode Island for over 40 years and were very active in the Catholic Church and the House of Judah prayer community. Ed was both a Eucharistic minister and lector. A Loyal New England sports fan for all of his life. When he wasn't doing things for others his favorite thing to do was without a doubt GOLF!
Ed & Di had three wonderful children, Ed, Kurt & Shannon, seven glorious grandchildren, Halee, Abby, Brockton, Sophia, Eleanor, Ethan & Jacob & two God sent great grand children, Cruz & Maddox.
We were Blessed with the Best!
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Pauline Massed
June 22, 2023
Hi Diane, Kurt and Shannon, thinking of you as the anniversary of Ed's passing approaching. I will always remember his smile that was as wide as he was tall. Such a faithful and caring person. Spreading hope and encouragement to others. I remember him in prayer today with many fond memories.
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Ricky Spencer
August 10, 2022
Dear Diane, Ed, Kurt, Shannon and Family,
Mr Hines was the best of the best indeed. Ed literally saved my life so many years ago. You all have my deepest condolences and love.
Rick
Judy Noonan Moriarty
July 29, 2022
I just heard today from my sister Maureen who spoke with her long time dear friend, Beth Hines Kilmer.
Ed and I were grammar school classmates as were my sister and Beth at St Leo´s School. I am very sorry to hear of his death.
I send my condolences to the entire Hines Family.
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