BOSTON, MA — Ethan Erland Hedblom, 41, of Brunswick, ME passed away peacefully in his sleep April 24, 2016 in Boston, MA. Born March 21, 1975 in Memphis, TN, he was the second oldest son of Carole and Erland (Bud) Hedblom; beloved brother of Erik, Emmett, Elise (DeRosa) and Ezra; adored brother in-law of Ginger Hedblom, Leina Hedblom, Amy Laws and Ramon DeRosa; and a dear, loyal friend to many.

Ethan’s presence was legendary. His eyes were kind and mischievous, his heart gentle and loving, his laugh infectious, his hugs allen compassing and unparalleled. He was also hilarious, often sporting an ironic mustache, rebellious long hair, and almost exclusively black attire (“For the same reasons as Johnny Cash,” he would say). Possessed of an artist’s soul, insatiable curiosity about life, and an impeccable eye and ear, Ethan’s passion for photography led him to complete an Associate’s in Photography from Rockport College in 2004 and a decade-long career in the movie industry in Boston.

A proud third generation Eagle Scout, Ethan deeply loved his family and enjoyed being Favorite Uncle to Elias, Lucy, Tucker, Evelyn, Caroline, Amelia, Phoebe and Elik. His annual “Uncle Ethan (is the Easter Bunny) Egg Hunts” were always a high point. From early childhood, Ethan was thoughtful and wise beyond his years. When he spoke, we all truly wanted to listen. The world has lost a giant among men.

Services for Ethan will be held at First Lutheran Church, 132 Auburn Street in Portland, at 1:00p.m. on Saturday April 30th, followed by an informal Celebration of Life gathering at the Sea Dog Brewing Company in Topsham at 5:00p.m.