He was born in Merrimack, Massachusetts on September 26, 1924, to William and Alice Heath.
He moved to Maine, where he joined the US Navy. He was aboard the USS LST 502 in Normandy for D-Day in World War II. He fondly remembered his days in the Navy and spoke of them often throughout his life. In addition to his career in the Navy, Ed was a man of various interests and spent time completing an apprenticeship becoming a machinist for Hyde Windlass Co. as well as installing hydraulic sawmills. He retired from the Pejepscot Paper Co. He is one of the last true Roosevelt Democrats and very proud of this!
On September 3, 1950, he married the love of his life, Carla Elinor Nordquist in a garden wedding at her parents home in Freeport. They met in Portland upon his return from World War II service. Even in their 90’s, you could still feel this love radiating between them!
Ed’s hobbies included: Reading on most any subject, golfing, playing baseball, tinkering, watching movies, spending time with his family, staying up on current events, bird watching, traveling and was an avid music lover. He was happiest enjoying a good conversation and occasional skol!
Ed is predeceased by his parents, son
Gunnar, daughter
Carla Susan, siblings
William and Helen
Heath and Margaret
Gurney.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Carla Heath, a daughter, Lori Skinner, a son, Erik Heath and his fiance Melanie Brown, a daughterin law Brenda Heath, several grandchildren and great grandchildren in addition to extended family and friends.
A graveside services will be held later in the spring at the Lunt Cemetery in Brunswick, the time and date will be announced.
The family would like to thank the CHANS hospice staff for the love, understanding, excellent care and support they provided to Ed and the entire family.
Those who wish may leave a note of condolence at www.brackettfuneralhome.c om.
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