Edwin R. Ladd

Edwin Richard Ladd, 89, passed away on November 2, 2026, at his residence in Littleton, NH. He was born on March 2, 1937, in Plymouth, NH, the son of Orville Ladd and Ethel Gove Ladd.

Growing up Edwin attended public schools in Plymouth, NH. He went on to build a long and successful career in the New England ski industry, becoming a respected name in the business of ski lift installation.

He started his ski area career working at Tenney Mountain for owner, Sam Hall. He held ski management positions at Waterville Valley and Pico Mt., installing lifts all over New England and at Whitefish Mtn with his company Eastern Mountain Lifts. For the last 25 years Ed was employed at Bretton Woods. In addition to his ski area career, he provided technical expertise and operated heavy equipment for the Cog railroad on Mt Washington.

Outside of work, he found enjoyment in the simple pleasures of life, especially fishing and spending time at his camp in Pittsburg, NH. Whether working on the mountains, or enjoying a quiet day fishing, he valued the outdoors and the life he built around it. He will be missed.

He was predeceased by his son, Larry Ladd in 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ladd of Littleton, NH, his children: Gary (Lisa) Ladd of Plymouth, NH, Janet Ladd of Alaska, and Brian (Kandy) Ladd of Laconia, NH. He is also survived by six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Services: A graveside service will be held at the Glenwood Cemetery: 282 W Main St, Littleton, NH on Monday, November 9 beginning at 1PM.

Assisting the family with arrangements is Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Littleton.

To view Edwin’s Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.phaneuf.net.