In Taunton, May 28, 2022 Edward Pederson husband of Claudette (Valois) Pederson died in his home with his family by his side at the age of 70, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born and educated in Newport, RI Edward was the son of the late Theodore and Lorraine (Baron) Pederson.
He was a retired truck driver working for many different companies. Edward served his country honorably while in the U.S. Army. He served from 1968 to 1971 during the Vietnam War. Edward was a former rescue scubba diver for the CT River Valley, a resue LT for the Rindge, NH Fire Department, a member of the Taunton D.A.V., a Chapter Service Officer and also serving as the Adjudent. He was always there to assist a Veteran with anything and Edward cherished the time with family.
He was the father of Brandy Blevins of VA and the late John and Russell Pederson. Grandfather of Jourdan, Timmy and Rylee Greene, brother of Cheryl Whicker of NH, Robert Pederson of CT and Brian Pederson Sr. of MA. Calling hours will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home 70 Washington Street in Taunton on Saturday June 11th from 1-3 PM. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.