Edward Dale Ketch

MILFORD—Edward Dale Ketch, 85, passed away August 16, 2020 at his residence after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Edward was born July 13, 1935 in Caribou, a son of Israel L. Ketch Jr. and Hazel (Patterson) Ketch.

After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Army as a paratrooper and made 33 jumps. Upon returning home, he met and married Jean Schmitz. Most of Edward’s career was spent as a self-employed woodsman. He ended his career working as a scaler for McPherson Timberlands. Edward loved hunting, camping, horseshoes, and traveling with his wife in their RV. Most of all Edward loved being with his family. Edward was a lifetime member of the Old Town Elks BPOE #1287 and the First Congregational Church of Milford.

He is survived by his loving wife Jean, who he adored and cherished for over 61 years; son Roger of Bangor, daughters Donna Buckley and Tom of Brewer, and Dale Carl and Randy of Canaan; grandchildren Andrew (Tabitha), Kristina (Roger), Allison (Ben), Joseph (Taylor), James (Macey); great grandchildren Jacob, Aiden, Emma, Olivia, Eva, and Rowan; brother Samuel Robert “Bobby” Ketch and special friend Wayne Montgomery.

He was predeceased by his parents, sister Frances, brothers John and Clarence, nephew “special son” Wayne A. Spencer.

A special thank you to Caroline and the team at St. Joseph Home Health and Hospice and to special niece Heidi and friends Kathy and John.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Congregational Church PO Box 387 Milford ME 04461 or to the Old Town Animal Orphanage PO Box 565 Orono, ME 04473

A graveside service with military honors will be conducted 2PM Sunday September 13, 2020 at the Gould’s Ridge Cemetery, Passadumkeag.