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Edison Campbell Obituary
Paxton - Edison B. Campbell, Jr. 92, died peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Worcester the son of the late Edison B. Campbell, Sr. and Grace (Moyer) Campbell.
Edison attended Worcester Schools and was a proud World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army during the occupation of Japan. Upon returning home, he resumed working at Harrington and Richardson Arms Co. as a Master Toolmaker. While working there, Edison met the love of his life, Elizabeth. The couple married and settled in Paxton where they lived for the last 61 years. He later worked many years for Boston Digital in Hopkinton before retiring in 2001.
Edison was a member of the First Congregational Church of Paxton. He was also a member of the Rufus Putnam Lodge of A.F. & A.M., the Aleppo Shriners, and the Scottish Rite. He enjoyed spending time with friends from the Men's Club and Veterans' Club at the Paxton Senior Center as well as taking part in activities at The Hills at Paxton Village.
For many years Edison and Elizabeth enjoyed spending their summers at Wakeda Campground, relaxing by the Merrimack River at Salisbury Beach or spending afternoons on New Castle Island watching for the MV Thomas Layton to cruise through Portsmouth Harbor. They also enjoyed trips to Mohegan Sun and watching sports together, especially golf.
Edison will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth J. (MacKirdy) Campbell; his daughter, Linda Higgins and her husband, John of Ware; his brother, Robert Campbell and his wife, Jennie of Milford; his grandson, Matthew E. Higgins of Waltham and his loving nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandson, Michael J. Higgins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a calling hour from 11 a.m. to 12 noon followed by a funeral service at 12 noon on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richard's Ave., Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Paxton Council on Aging (Paxton Senior Center) 17 West Street Paxton, MA 01612. To share a memory or offer a condolence, visit
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Karen Kurr
April 27, 2021
Dear Linda and family,
Ed and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love,
Karen and Ed
Bob and Linda Beaudry
April 26, 2021
Please accept our condolences and know that we are keeping the Campbell family in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol M.
April 26, 2021
Edison was special. He was a true gentleman- kind, thoughtful and full of grace. He was a wonderful co-worker at BD & the luckiest man I ever met at winning things! I am so glad I recently spoke with him on the phone, I will cherish the memory. We lost a truly great man. So sorry to his loving family for your loss. God bless you.
Brett Kustigian
April 26, 2021
On behalf of the Quaboag Regional School District, please accept my most sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with Linda and her entire family.
Mike & Lois Manning
April 24, 2021
We just learned of Ed's passing today and are heart broken. Our love and hugs to Betty and prayers to his family. Ed was a quiet gentleman who was a joy to be with. He is missed by his Paxton Hills community.
Anne Tebo
April 23, 2021
My thoughts and prayers to Betty and her family during this sad time. Rest In Peace Ed.
Patrick and Nancy
April 22, 2021
Our heartfelt sympathies to the Campbell family and extended family members.May Ed rest in peace .
Christine Robbins
April 20, 2021
Dear Eddie introduced me to my husband Mark while working at BD. I am fondly remember talking about the grocery sales flyers with Eddie;to us he was a kind and gentle soul who spoke of his family often and always with a twinkle in his eye.
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