Fairhaven – Edward A. Macomber, 73, of Acushnet passed away December 9, 2014 at Our Lady’s Haven. He was the husband of Geraldine A. (Chadbourne) Macomber.
Mr. Macomber was born in Acushnet, son of the late Ralph F. and Marjorie G. (Allen) Macomber, and was a resident of the town most of his life. He attended Dartmouth Bible Church. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of the Vietnam era. A skilled woodworker and wood carver, he was the owner/operator of the former Macomber Woodworking until his retirement.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by a son: Darrell J. Macomber of New Bedford; a daughter: Rebecca A. Slivinski of Acushnet; 2 sisters: Frances E. VonHacht of Acushnet and Marion J. Macomber of Mexico, MO; 4 grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend :
Visiting hours on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Funeral services at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Kirby Funeral Home, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford.
Interment will be in the North Rochester Cemetery.