Edward B. Hanscom age 86 of Canton passed away May 1st at the Charlwell House in Norwood. Born in Westbrook, Maine he was raised in Westbrook and was a Navy Veteran of WW II. He worked as a Meat packer for Colonial Provisions for 40 years and retired in 1987. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine I. (Sousa). Father of Marian G. Baudanza of Norwood. Uncle of Ronald Dorman, Steven, Warren and Brian Hanscom,and Carol Smith. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Sunday 1-5 pm. Funeral mass at the Immaculate Conception Church Stoughton Monday at 12 noon. Burial Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.