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Edward G. Fortmiller, Jr. of Hudson MA

Obituary and Funeral Arrangements

Born: Baltimore MD 24 December 1947
Died: peacefully at home on 24 June 2006, after a long illness

Survived by his wife of 31 years, Joan (Tyler) Fortmiller.
His parents pre-deceased him.

Ed was the eldest of 10 children.

William Fortmiller of Northampton PA
Ralph, David, John, and Roy Ertel of Harrisburg, PA
Nancy Poist of Westminster MD
Sara Christensen of Mansfield MA
Stephen Ertel of Nampa ID
Richard Ertel of Salt Lake City UT

Ed served his country in 1968-69 at the 24th Evacuation Hospital in
Vietnam, as a corpsman on the orthopedic ward, and as a medical
assistant in the operating room. He received recognition for his
exemplary service with the Army Commendation Medal, the National
Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam
Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He remained active in
support of the Hospital, serving recently as the webmaster for the
24th Evac Hospital website.

A computer software engineer, Ed was employed by Digital Equipment
Corporation for 25 years.

Ed was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He served his
church in many capacities including deacon, and was the webmaster for
the College Church in South Lancaster. Ed's passion was to quietly
live a life committed to God, making an impact on the lives of
everyone around him. Ed believed in volunteer work, giving thousands
of hours of service. His most enduring legacy is his design of a
website on the meaning and importance of the Bible Sabbath.
WWW.SabbathTrail.org.

For anyone wishing to make a donation in Ed's memory, it is our wish
that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charitable
organization that was dear to Ed's heart. Donations are accepted at
the funeral home, or can be sent directly to:

Three Angels Broadcasting Network
PO Box 220
West Frankfort IL 62896
618-627-4651

Calling Hours: Tuesday, June 27, 4-8 pm
Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home
50 Central Street (Route 62)
Hudson MA 01749
978-562-3252
For travel information: www.tighehamilton.com

Funeral: Wednesday, June 28, 10:00 am
College Seventh-day Adventist Church
337 Main Street (Route 70)
South Lancaster MA 01561
978-368-2130
For travel information: www.thecollegechurch.com

Graveside Service will follow the funeral service
Forestvale Cemetery
Broad Street
Hudson MA

Lunch will be served following the graveside service, at the Hudson
Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 94 Marlboro Street, Hudson.
All are welcome.

--
Joan E. Fortmiller | Hudson MA |
joan@fortmiller.us_______________________________________________
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