Walter E 'Ed' Fletcher Obituary (1919 - 2015)

CHELMSFORD Walter E. Fletcher Ed, 95, a lifelong resident of Chelmsford, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born in Chelmsford on December 5, 1919 and was the son of the late Walter S. and Esther (Allen) Fletcher. Ed was a 1938 graduate of Chelmsford High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Edward Kelly Sheet Metal, Inc in Lowell for over 40 years. A lifelong member of the Chelmsford Lodge of Elks, Ed looked forward to his social time with friends at the Elks in the afternoon. He was an avid football and basketball fan and in his younger days he enjoyed fishing. Ed is survived by his brother Erwin Fletcher of Chelmsford and sister-in-law Shirley Fletcher of Chelmsford. Uncle Eddie to his many nieces and nephews and their families, he will be sadly missed. He was predeceased by his siblings; Allen G. Fletcher and his wife Betty, Shirley E. Shanahan and her husband Joe, Lester Fletcher, Vernon R. Fletcher and his wife Eileen, and sister-in-law Margaret Fletcher. Visitation will be on Monday from 10 am to 12 pm at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford followed by a Funeral Service at 12 oclock. Interment at Edson Cemetery, Lowell. For those who desire, memorial donations may be made to the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01863. Visitation June 15, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information June 15, 2015 12:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Edson Cemetery 1375 Gorham Street Lowell, MA