LACONIA - Edward "Ed" Nelson Warfield, 85, of Union Avenue, died on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Taylor Community.
Ed was born May 12, 1934, in Highland Park, New Jersey, he was the son of Edward R. and Nora (Nelson) Warfield. He lived in Maryland prior to moving to New Hampshire in 1975.
Ed was a graduate of Highland Park High School, Oklahoma State University and the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program.
Ed retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve with the rank of Major. He had served with the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing in Korea during the Korean Conflict. In May of 1994 he retired after 17 years as Chief Coordinator from Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Association.
Ed was a member of the Congregational Church in Laconia, a former member of the Board of Directors of the N.H. Chapter of Military Officers Association of America, and was a member of Mt. Lebanon Lodge #32 F&AM. He was a member of VFW Post 1670, a member of the American Legion Post #1, a member of the Korean War Veterans Association, and a past Secretary of the Pease Chapter of the Air Force Association. He previously served as District Commander VFW District 4. His hobbies were reading, travel, carpentry and cribbage.
Survivors include his loving wife, Lorraine H. (Vangjel) Warfield of Laconia, son Eric Warfield and his wife, Sandy, of Mississippi, daughter Lori and her husband, Dr. James Piecich, of South Carolina, and five grandchildren; Kevin, Joseph, Margaret, Monica and Daniel, one great grandson; one great granddaughter and a sister Rae Eden of Laconia. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter Joni McNulty, and grandson Michael Piecuch.
Memorial Calling Hours will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A Graveside Service with MilitaryHonors will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 1:00pm at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen NH.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Gilford Rescue Equipment Fund, c/o Gilford Fire Rescue, 39 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH 03249.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information, and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.