He was an active member of the International Rotary Club in Milford, NY for over 50 years, for which he received a Presidential Citation from Ronald Reagan. He received the Service Award for his dedicated service and honorable career of 18 years as Postmaster by the U.S. Edson owned/operated successfully Edson's Market (IGA Store) for 25 years in Portlandville, NY and served as that town's postmaster. Following the war, he returned home to the Dorr Edson Farm before purchasing Ford McLaurey's General Store. He did his Maritime Service Training in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, N.Y. A United States Merchant Marine Veteran during World War II ( to ), he served aboard ocean going ships in service. Dear brother of Dotsey Fay and the late Harley Edson Sr. Devoted grandfather of Lauren Edson, Robert Snell (Jackie Snell), Richard Gorence (Paula) and Brian Gorence. Loving father of Gale Stucky (Larry), Jeffrey Edson (Jill Rivard) and the late Linda Potter. Beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Hotaling). Harold Eldred Edson Harold Eldred Edson Age 92 Voorhees, NJ Formerly of Milford Center, NY On SeptemHarold died peacefully at Virtua Hospital in Marlton, NJ, with his wife (of 70 years) and son by his side.
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