LONGEE, Edward Stevenson “Steve”, 79, on August 22, 2011 following a period of declining health. Steve is survived by his beloved and devoted wife and best friend of 55 years, Gail Preston Longee of Sherborn. Father of Cynthia L. Riordan and her husband Charles of Holliston; Betsy L. O’Riordan and her husband John of Mendon; Christopher P. Longee and his wife Laurie of Northbrook, IL and Bruce S. Longee and his wife Kathy of Holliston. He was a proud US Navy veteran, serving on the submarine USS Sea Owl. He was the cherished grandfather of 5 granddaughters and 5 grandsons. Also survived by his sister Carolyn Cassell and her husband Frank of Edenton, NC, sisters-in-law, Lois Preston of Williamsburg, VA and Gloria Longee of Newport News, VA, 10 nieces and nephews, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. He was the brother of the late Nelson C. Longee, Jr. and brother-in-law of the late Jeffrey Preston. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Pilgrim Church, 25 South Main St, Sherborn, followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that memorial gifts in Steve’s memory be sent to WGBH Public Radio, 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home of Wayland. For on-line condolences, please visit www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com.