Edward J. Chamberlain, age 89 of Sebastian, FL and formerly of Salem, NH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home. Edward was born in Lawrence on June 8, 1926 to the late Alfred and Ludevine (Caron) Chamberlain. Mr. Chamberlain was a Disabled American Veteran of WWII and a 30 year member of the AFL Labor Union. He retired to Florida in 1992. In his free time, Edward enjoyed playing golf and playing cards with his friends.
Edward was the beloved husband of Elaine (Barbin) Chamberlain with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Steven Chamberlain of Windham, NH, Neal Chamberlain and his wife Gail of Windham, NH; and grandfather of Jillian Chamberlain of Los Angeles, CA and Kristen Chamberlain of San Diego, CA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Chamberlain was the dear brother of the late Gerard Chamberlain, Alda Robinson, Simon Kyser, Jeanette Berube, and Theresa Carelli.
Family and friends will honor and celebrate Edward’s life by gathering for calling hours at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. His funeral service will take place on Saturday at 12 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward’s memory may be made to VNA Hospice of Indian River County, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. For directions and online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website, www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Chamberlain Family.