Edwin Lewis West

Guilford- Edwin "Ed" Lewis West, of Great Blue Heron Drive, a lifelong resident of the area, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, January 17, 2026 in his yard at home while removing snow. He was 72 years old.

Ed was born at Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend on January 1, 1954, the son of Harlan and Helen (Walker) West. He was raised and educated in Londonderry and was a graduate of Leland & Gray Union High School in Townshend.

In 1979 Ed went to work for the Vermont Agency of Transportation as a truck driver, initially working out of the AOT's Jamaica location, and retired from his position in Jamaica in 2012. At the time of his passing, Ed had been employed as a currier for NAPA Auto Parts on Putney Road. Previously, during his younger years, he worked at Merril's Service Station in Londonderry.

Active civically, with his wife, he was a volunteer groundskeeper for the Guilford Center Cemetery, a position he enjoyed.

Of his leisure time activities, Ed was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, riding ATVs with his family and friends and puttering around his home.

Ed was a quiet, unassuming man, somewhat reserve until one got to know him. He was known for his easy-going personality and spirit of friendship.

On July 31, 1999 in Wardsboro, during a small wedding ceremony for family and close friends, he exchanged vows with Rebecca Squires who survives.

Besides his faithful and devoted wife of 26 years, he leaves a daughter, Sherri Jacobs (Michael) of Townshend; one brother, Harlan West (Bevie) of Bennington; two grandsons, Garrett Jacobs (Kristina) of Burlington and Dylan Jacobs (Jessica) of Brattleboro; and four great granddaughters, Bella, Raeh, Violet, and Alesya. Additionally, he is survived by many nieces and nephews and several cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Beverly Rawson.

A celebration of life service will be held at a future date at a location and time to be announced. He will be laid to rest in Guilford Center Cemetery in the springtime.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to: Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept.,108 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT 05301; or to Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 593, Brattleboro, VT 05302.