Edward H. Kimball

BOYLSTON: Edward H. Kimball, 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Rose M. (Garofoli) Kimball.

Edward was born in Boylston on March 13, 1926, to the late Henry and Rosabel (Hastings) Kimball. He attended the Boylston Center School and graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, including the D-Day invasion.

He worked for many years as the Manager of the Boylston Municipal Light Department. He enjoyed coaching Boylston Little League in his spare time. In his retirement, he worked at Worcester Sand and Gravel and at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club. He enjoyed traveling, trips to the casino, skiing at Mt. Wachusett and being on the golf course as much as possible. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his kindness and generosity.

Edward is survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great-grand-nieces and great-grand-nephews. He was predeceased by five siblings; Robert Kimball, Arline Powers, Allyn Kimball, Marilyn Jean Dalton and Mary Johnson.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10AM on Friday, October 23rd, at the First Congregational Church of Boylston, 10 Church Street, Boylston. Burial with military honors will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Boylston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Edward’s memory to the Boylston Historical Society & Museum, P.O. Box 459, Boylston, MA 01505.

Arrangements are under the care of Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Online condolences may be placed at www.faybrothers.com