Edward C. Trombly

GARDNER - Edward C. Trombly, 80, of 125 Connors Street, died peacefully Friday morning, February 17, 2017 in the Blaire House, Worcester, with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on November 14, 1936, son of the late Ernest H. and Hazel B. (Blake) Trombly and  lived in Winchendon for most of his life.  In 2010, he moved to Gardner after living in Largo, Florida for several years.

Ed had owned and operated his own garage in Florida for several years and later worked in the direct care staff at Templeton Developmental Center for eight years until his retirement.  He  proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959.  His hobbies were collecting watches and clocks and riding his motorcycle.  His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.

He leaves his wife of 27 years, Alice T. (Lafreniere) Dempsey Trombly; his children Cindy Hite and her husband Carlos, Michael Trombly and his wife Sara, Marie Randazo and her husband John, Karen Davis and her husband David and Lisa Brightman and her husband Sam , all of St Petersburg, FL; two stepsons, William Dempsey Jr and his wife Susan of Shirley and Wade Dempsey and his partner Pam of Bradford; 19 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his sister Hazel "Pat" Cloutier, a brother Ernest Trombly Jr, a stepdaughter Theresa Dempsey Howard and a grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 24, 2017 at 10 AM in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.  Burial, with military honors, will follow in Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon.

Memorial donations may be made to Tribute Program, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

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