Edward H Ostrom

He was born on May 17, 1933 in Walpole, the son of Helge and Mary (Murray) Ostrom. He was raised in Walpole, and was a member of the graduating class of 1952.

After graduation he joined the United States Army, serving his country from 1953 to 1955.

Edward returned home to Walpole where he married his high school sweetheart Natalie Wilson, on October 7, 1956. They raised their family in Walpole.

He and Natalie moved to Sandwich where they owned and operated the Earl of Sandwich Motel for 10 years.

Eddie was most happy with a hammer, garden hoe, golf club, or a fishing pole in his hand, and a few doggy biscuits in his pocket. You were one of the lucky ones if you knew Eddie. He was a very generous man with his time, knowledge and support. He was a friend for life.

Preceding Eddie in death were his parents, his son Gary and his sister Alice McNeil.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 59 years, Natalie, of their home in E. Sandwich. His daughter Ann Spofford and her husband Greg of Sandwich, five grandsons Casey Spofford, Cole Spofford, Nathan Ostrom, Kevin Ostrom, and Josh Ostrom. Also surviving are his sisters Betty Hall-Gepherdt of Franklin, and Deanna Pierce of Dennisport.

Calling hours with the family will be on Monday, March 14, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Rte. 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 15, at 10:00 at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home in Sandwich. Burial will follow in the Sandwich Town Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the New England Lobsterman’s Association Scholarship Fund, 8 Otis Place, Situate, MA 02066, or the M.S. Society, 101A First Ave., Waltham, MA 02451.

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