Edward R. Mercure

Edward R. Mercure, 53, of Waterford, formerly a long-time resident of Harwinton and Plainville, died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on April 5, 2010.

He was born Nov. 5, 1956, in New Britain, the beloved son of Joseph "Bob" and Jane (Fayle) Mercure. A graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School and Tunxis Community College, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne, Ft. Bragg, N.C. He was a dedicated police officer beginning his career in Avon and retiring from the West Hartford Police Department. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Dedicated to health and fitness, he was most recently employed by the YMCA as a personal trainer. He was passionate about Harley Davidson motorcycles, participating in many Rolling Thunder Rallies in Washington, D.C. He enjoyed the Boston Red Sox, Army Football, and extreme roller coasters. He was a quiet and caring man who always put his family first and above all else loved his two boys, Matt and Kevin. He will be truly missed by all those who knew him.

He is survived by his two sons, Matthew and Kevin Mercure, and their mother, Jeanette Francini; his sisters, Sharon Washburn and her husband, Glenn, Maureen Mercure, Colleen Brochu and her husband, Mark, Gail Colossale and her husband, Michael; his nephews and nieces, Ben and Josh Bachman, Erin and Taegan Brochu, Gracie, Sam, Harrison and Mason Colossale; and his close friend, Christine Mastrianni.

The funeral was held on April 10, 2010, at Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville, followed by a Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Plainville. Burial with military honors followed at St. Joseph Cemetery, Plainville. Memorial donations may be made to PARC, 28 E. Maple St., P.O. Box 15, Plainville, CT 06062.