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Edward J. Wilson

November 28, 1935 — July 10, 2023

Hinsdale, NH

Edward John Wilson, Sr passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2023. He was born on November 28, 1935 in Asheulot, NH to John E and Victoria (Purkis) Wilson. He grew up in Asheulot and Hinsdale, with the latter being where he spent most of his life. He married Priscilla Reed, who predeceased him in 2009. He was also predeceased by his brother Albert and his sister Mary.

He spent his working years doing many things including television and radio repair and automotive repair. He also ran his own trash collection business for several years. In his spare time, he taught himself to play guitar and enjoyed playing it for family and friends and occasionally sitting in with the band at local clubs.

He has been a resident of Applewood Nursing Home in Winchester, NH for the past several years where he enjoyed socializing with fellow residents and staff members.

He is survived by his son, Edward J Wilson, Jr (Kelly) and his grandchildren - Kassandra (Kasey), Richard and Christopher Wilson. He is also survived by his niece Linda Secord.

Visitation for Edward will be held on Monday, July 17th at Ker Phaneuf Funeral Home in Brattleboro, VT from 4 to 6pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Church in Hinsdale, NH on Tuesday, July 18th at St. Joseph’s Church in Hinsdale, NH. Burial will follow immediately afterwards at Pine Grove Cemetery in Hinsdale, NH. Ker Phaneuf Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. To view an online tribute, leave a message of condolence or for more information please visit www.phaneuf.net.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Monday, July 17, 2023

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Brattleboro

57 High St, Brattleboro, VT 05301

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Mass

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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Burial

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

11:15 - 11:45 am (Eastern time)

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