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Edward Somers

1925 - 2014

Edward Somers obituary, 1925-2014, Fishkill, NY

BORN

1925

DIED

2014

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McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc.

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Fishkill, New York

Edward Somers Obituary

Edward A. Somers

Fishkill - Edward A. Somers, 88, of Nettles Island in Jensen Beach, FL and formerly of Fishkill, died on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the Montrose VAMC.

Born in Cold Spring on October 30, 1925, he was the son of the late Arthur and Jessie Lorensen Somers. Edward proudly served our country in the US Army during World War II and was decorated with the Purple Heart for his sacrifice. He was employed as a Master Mechanic for Local #137, Operating Engineers Union, Pleasantville until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Jensen Beach and Poughkeepsie.

He was a motors enthusiast. In his younger years, he raced stock cars. He was an avid fan of NASCAR, and cherished riding his motorcycle up until his final years. Edward was also an animal lover, and proud owner of many pets throughout his lifetime, especially his beloved dogs, Freckles and Harley.

Edward is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Cynthia & Steven Spahn of Wappingers Falls, Laura & David Mann of Maybrook; his stepdaughter, Linda Hofer & her husband Ron of Parrish, FL; his granddaughters, Summer Fisher and Zoe Mann; and his step granddaughters, along with their children, Kimberly Brown & her husband Michael and Erica Pikor & her husband Gregg.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 10 -11 am at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill followed by a service at 11 am. Interment will be in the Cold Spring Cemetery with Military Honors.

In recognition of his love for animals, donations in Edward's memory may be made to the Dutchess County S.P.C.A., 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538; www.dcspca.org.

For driving directions and online condolences, please visit Edward's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2014.

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jennifer hall

March 29, 2014

All my love to you Laura, Cyndi, Mom and all the family. Sorry for your loss. May he be at peace, Jennifer Hall and family

Melissa Secor

March 27, 2014

So sorry for this loss to your entire family. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. I hope that you are all able to find comfort in knowing that there is no more suffering and that he is resting in peace now.

Lynn Williams-Minard

March 27, 2014

My deepest sympathy to you and your families.May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

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