Senior Deacon Edward M. Quigley age 91 of Canton passed away May 6th at the Norwood Hospital. Born in Boston, he was raised in Mission Hill and graduated from Mission High School and earned an Associate’s Degree from Boston College. He served in the Army Air Corp during WW II and worked as an Engineer for the MDC for many years before retiring in 1985. Ed served as the Permanent Deacon at St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton for 35 years. He had lived in Canton since 1953 where he was a member of the St. Gerard’s Prayer Group, K of C Council #2095 and the American Legion Post #24. Beloved husband of the late Gerine H. (Hawes). Father of Dr. Edward P. & his wife Joan of Stoughton, Joseph M. of Dennis, & James G. of Canton. Brother of Agnes Carlson of CT and the late Katherine Walsh, John, Joseph & Thomas Quigley. Grandfather of Matthew Quigley & his wife Maya of S. Africa & Daniel Quigley & his wife Carla of TX. Great grandfather of Sebastian & Gabriel Quigley of S. Africa. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Thursday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Friday morning at 10:30. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Donations may be made in his memory to the Canton Veteran’s Service Department 801 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021 or a charity of one’s choice.