LISBON FALLS: Edward T. Madden, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 28, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lynn, MA, the only child to the late Edward and Aleina (Smith) Madden. He graduated from St. Mary’s Boy’s Catholic school in 1951. After graduation, he went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force. He was a life-long military man. He served most of his time overseas in Japan, the Philippines and Thailand. Ed retired from the military as a Sargent E-5 AC&W Radar Maintenance Technician. He worked at Bath Iron Works, was a manager of Lee Toyota in Topsham, Realtor for Lord Real Estate and a Park Ranger for Winslow Park in Freeport. He was also a Selectman for the Town of Lisbon, ran for the U.S. Senate and was a past president of Mended Hearts at CMMC.
He married his one true love, the former Ora Stevens, on September 7, 1991. Ed enjoyed playing cribbage, gardening, fishing and spending quality time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Ora Madden of Lisbon Falls, his children; Eddie “Butch” Madden, Jr. and his wife Diane of Harrison, Linda Martin and her husband Rick of Hampton Beach, NH, Tim Madden and his wife Meryl of Saco, Dan Madden and his wife Colleen of Woolwich and Kate DeStefano of Manchester, NH. He also leaves behind his step-son, Chris Stevens and his wife Karen of Lisbon Falls, his 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be shared with Ed’s family at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday March 16, 2018 at 11am at Holy Trinity Church in Lisbon Falls followed by committal prayers with military honors at Hillside Cemetery also in Lisbon Falls. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Ed’s memory to The Green Thumb Gang of Lisbon Falls. Donations can be mailed to 18 School St. Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 c\o Cherie Garnett. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, 353-4951
