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.
Eddie, You will never be forgotten, Such a kind and decent sole. My prayers go out to you and Dorothy and the children and the whole Beecher family.
Dear Dorothy and the Beecher family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was a wonderful person and such a talent. Peace and blessings to you all at this most difficult time.
Michele
I am devastated to hear of Eddie’s passing. He was at the top of my nice guy list . Always there to help. Always there with a kind word. Fantastic musician. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend his services. We have lost a great part of our upstate family.
RIP Eddie.
Cool guy from the “Y” neighborhood….. RIP Ed….
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. The pain of losing your husband/ Dad and friend is immeasurable. Dorothy Eric and Todd I’m so sorry for your loss. Ed was such a mellow guy and a great musician. I always enjoyed being around him and Dorothy. RIP Ed.
Dorothy
I am so sorry to hear of Ed ‘s passing. Please know you and your sons are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy
I am so sorry to hear about Ed’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy & family, I am sorry for your loss. I just heard of Eds passing from Frank & Mark at Jim’s funeral. My prayers are with you & family. They both enjoyed years of entertaining together & their music. Hope they meet in heaven & are singing with others. Please reach out to me if I can be of any help or just to talk.
Virginia Rovelli
Thank you to everyone that has already or will eventually leave a note or memory to share with others about my dad.
He was a man of many interests and loved talking about old foreign films, history, fine scale models and music.
He had a great deal of love for my brother and I and watching how he doted on my mother spoke to how much he loved her as well.
Thanks once more to you all. He will be deeply missed.
Ed was a genuine one of kind gentleman. He was one of the nicest people I ever met and a true influence on my path in music since first seeing him play in a local band in the early 70’s. Ed sold me my first guitar at Triads in the mall and he will be missed by many more than he would ever know. I wish to extend my condolences to his family and loved ones. He made a huge impact on the music community in the local Glens Falls and surrounding area. RIP Ed…..