Edward Sylvester, 78, of Walpole, NH, passed away on November 11, 2022, at his home, with his family with him. Edward was born on October 27, 1944, in Bellows Falls, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Sylvester. Ed graduated from Bellows Falls High School – Class of 1963 – and then proudly served for four years in the US Navy. Ed worked for Hubbard Farms (A Merk Company) for over 35 years. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots and a long time member of The American Legion. He enjoyed a good game of solitaire, had an affection for nice pens, was an immaculate bookkeeper and loved to watch old westerns and game shows.  

Ed is survived by his loving wife: Joan A. (Rogers) Sylvester, of 51 years, (Walpole, NH), son, Brad Sylvester and wife, Linda (Strafford, NH), daughter, Vicky Riggio and husband, Drew, son, Lance Sylvester, (both of Walpole, NH), daughter, Sarah Bast and husband, Steven (Littleton, MA), grandchildren: Nicholas Sylvester, Griffin and Macie Bast, sisters-in-law: Joyce Sylvester, Juanita Sylvester, and brother-in-law, Richard Brown. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers, William and David Sylvester and sister, Anne Brown.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 11AM-2PM at Watkins Inn & Tavern located at Hooper Golf Course. 

Donations can be made to the hardworking and dedicated team at Walpole Fire-EMS, PO Box 162, Walpole, NH 03608.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessy Funeral Home 55 Westminster St. Bellows Falls, VT 05101.