Cheever, Edward B., age 61 of Easton, formerly of Brockton died on August 22, 2011. Ed was the son of the late James F. & Mary E. (Mahaffey) Cheever of Brockton (Forest Hills). He was the brother of Mary E. Cheever of Palmer, James F. and Wendy Cheever of Waltham, William M.J. and Kathy Cheever of New Bern, NC and Robert Stroud of Highland Springs, VA. Ed will be loved and remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends as well as his loving dog and companion Molly. Those wishing to remember Ed may make a donation to the New Hope, Monson Developmental Center, 175 State Ave., Palmer, MA 01069. All are welcome to attend a graveside burial service at the Forest Hills Cemetery 95 Forest Hills Ave. Jamaica Plain on Saturday September 17 at 9:30 AM.