FORT EDWARD – Edward K. Beecher, 72 of Fort Edward, passed away Wednesday night, December 25, 2024. He left this world peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his own home.
Edward grew up in Fort Edward and was the son of the late Kenneth H. and Mary A. (Hurley) Beecher. He was a graduate of Fort Edward High School and worked for several years at the Chronicle Newspaper, where he eventually retired.
Edward was a talented, multi-instrumental musician and played for several area bands. He loved to teach his craft and gave guitar lessons at Triads Music Center in Glens Falls for many years.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two brothers, Gene and John Beecher; a sister, Ruth Ellis; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Wally and Doris Petty.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Beecher of Fort Edward; two sons, Todd Beecher (Jenn Murphy) of Glens Falls, and Eric Beecher (Lauren Ashley) of Queensbury; his sister, Mary Ellen Yovin; two brothers, Michael and Mark Beecher; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.