Edgar A. Gravel, 77, of Venice, FL and formerly of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in Manor Care of Venice from complications due to ALS (Lou Gehrig Disease). He was the beloved husband of June (Dawson) Gravel. They recently celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Edgar was born and raised in New Bedford and was the son of the late Edgar J. and Laura (Moquin) Gravel.
Edgar proudly served in the United States Navy in the late 1950’s. He was a retiree from the former Commonwealth Electric Utilities in New Bedford.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Michael Gravel of Santa Fe, NM, Matthew Gravel and his wife Joan of Conway, MA; a daughter, Karen Gravel of Fairhaven, MA; grandchildren, Adrian Gravel of Portland, ME, Anneliese Schmidt of Fairhaven and Christian Schmidt of Fairhaven.
His memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10:30 am in the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 4-7 pm. For online tribute/directions www.rock-funeralhome.com.
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