Edward "Ted" Kinsella, 84, died peacefully at home in Marshfield, MA on February 14th. Ted was born and raised on Arlington Street in Brighton, MA where he grew up with his four brothers. Ted served in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Division. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a loyal member of Local 4 International Union of Operating Engineers for over 50 years. Ted split his time after retirement between his homes in Marshfield, MA and Bradenton, FL. Ted was a Kiwanis alumni and former member of the Marshfield Yacht Club.
Ted is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lorraine (Wood), his daughter Maureen and her husband Stephan Mancini of Cape Coral, FL, daughter Lisa and her husband Ned Harubin of Pembroke, MA, son Mark Kinsella of Marshfield, MA, daughter Diane "Robin" and her husband David Smith of Norwell, MA. Grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas & Katherine Harubin, Zachary, Alexandra & Matthew Smith and Shawn Ryan Kinsella. Ted was pre-deceased by his son Edward "Teddy" Kinsella. Ted is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ted's memory may be made to the Norwell VNA & Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell MA 02061.
Visiting hours will be on Sunday, February 23rd from 4-7:00 p.m. immediately followed by a Service from 7-7:30 p.m. at MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street (Rte 139) Marshfield, MA 02050.
Burial will be on Monday, February 24th at 11:15 at Bourne National Veteran's Cemetary.