BENNINGTON - Lt. Edward M. Prescott, 89, Vermont State Police, retired, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at the Vermont Veterans Home, where he had been a patient for the past four years. He was a former resident of Barre and later Essex Junction.
Born May 30, 1926, in Hoosick Falls, New York, he was the son of George and Ellen (Mooney) Prescott and had attended school in that area.
Being a World War II veteran, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1944 and served as a Seabeein the Asiatic-Pacific theater of operations, being discharged as a seaman first class in March 1946.
Following his military service, he married Paula Ann Nickerson, and they made their home in several Vermont communities to accommodate his career in law enforcement. Paula died in 1977, leaving Ed to raise their children.
He enjoyed his career of 28 years with the Vermont State Police and followed that with several years of service as a deputy sheriff at the Barre District Court and State Office Building in downtown Barre.
In 1992, he married Mary Anne (Granai) Decker, making their home on Laurel Drive in Essex Junction, where she died Dec. 25, 2011.
Survivors include all of Ed and Mary Anne's children: Paul, Mark and John Prescott, Terri Prescott Carpenter, Peter and David Gehlbach, Karen Decker and Alison Decker Garand; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Besides his spouses, he was predeceased by his parents and sister, Shirley Prescott Bourne.
Being an expert skier, he had been a member of the ski patrol at Pico Peak and Bolton Valley ski areas.
His children will always remember his gentle guiding love, glass-half-full attitude and jovial demeanor and will miss him dearly. May God bless and rest his soul.
There will be a remembrance ceremony and interment service with military honors at a time to be announced in the spring of 2016.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Veterans Home Activity Fund, 325 North St., Bennington, VT 05201, or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements. For a memorial guest book, visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.

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Published by Times Argus on Dec. 9, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Lt. Prescott

16 Entries

Isaiah 26:4

December 17, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Carol Hebert-Folgert

December 13, 2015

Uncle Ed was a great man. Taught me to ski and loved me like his own. I will always be your Carrie Cupcake. Hugs and love to Paul, Mark, John and Terri. Please keep Don and I informed of the services in the Spring.

Carol

December 12, 2015

Don and I and family were great friends of Eddie and Paula when we lived in Barre and Montpelier. Nicer people I will never know.
RIP
Fran Hicks

Robert Haradon

December 10, 2015

I first met Ed in 1968, where he was an instructor at the VSP Training School held at Norwich University and then again in Rutland where he was one of three PC there. Ed always had a smile a good word or a joke to tell. My deepest sympathy to Eds family.

Brenda Chamberlin

December 10, 2015

Sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Worked with him at VSP always a smile and kind words to say. May you find comfort in all the happy memories. Deepest sympathies

December 9, 2015

A kind, loving person who cared for everyone. Peace and prayers to all of his family.

Bob Shipman

December 9, 2015

Ed was such a kind neighbor and law officer. He represented the high professionalism of the VSP. He will be missed.

John Ormsby

December 9, 2015

To Mary, John and all the Prescott Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time God Bless Him and may he rest in peace
John & Agnes ormsby

cheryl Andersen

December 9, 2015

Paul,: I am so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. My sincere condolences to all of you.Prayers for peace for all of you.
Always
Cheryl Tucker Andersen

Kathie Knight

December 9, 2015

Ed was my Dad/Bill's friend at the Veteran's Home Bennington. I'd see Ed every visit; we would color together. He colored things orange and now he's found other colors. Rest in peace, Ed..you were a friend to new friends always...bless you..

Don Ravenna

December 9, 2015

So sorry to hear about Ed. He was a great guy and a proud Trooper. I first met Ed in Rutland before I joined the VSP. Always smiling, always positive. May God Bless Ed and the family.

Mary Ann Nolan

December 9, 2015

So sorry to hear about the loss of a good friend and old co-worker. Just the kind of person that brought a smile to your face. He left a legacy to his family that will be an inspiration.

George and Liz Patch

December 9, 2015

Ed definitely was a "glass half full" kind of guy...always a smile and such a kind heart. May he rest in peace. With deepest sympathy,

John Nicholls

December 9, 2015

To Ed's Family,
It was always a pleasure to see Ed in the Court Room. He always had a smile and a great sense of humor even though dealing with some difficult cases. God Bless him and his family.

Mike Gilbert

December 9, 2015

Ed was always the first person to welcome me and my Business Law students when we would visit court cases at the court in Barre. He always had a smile and kind comment for the students and I.

Cathy Royce

December 9, 2015

So sorry about your loss, thoughts with all of you at this time.

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