Edward B. Marmer
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Edward B. Marmer, 89, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, after a battle with brain cancer. Born in Framingham, MA, Ed was the eldest son of Abraham and Ruth (Sloan) Marmer, of blessed memory.
A proud graduate of Boston University and later of Boston College where he received his MBA. After undergrad he served as a pilot in the United States Air Force with the rank of Captain. Ed married the love of his life, Janice (Goldman) Marmer of Dorchester, MA, in 1955. After a few years with the Air Force, they returned home to Massachusetts to raise their two children in Framingham.
Ed spent most of his career with RCA/General Electric, but his true passion was serving his community and being with his family and friends. He was involved with Temple Beth Sholom in Framingham where he served on the board and as President for many years. Ed also served on the board of MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. He continued to serve his community upon his retirement and subsequent move to Boynton Beach, FL for the homeowner’s association where he lived.
Ed is survived by his wife Janice and two children, Jeffrey (Joan) Marmer of Menasha, WI, and Karen (Rob) Wald of Sharon, MA. By his five grandchildren, Steven (Morgan) Marmer of Wauwatosa, WI, Jennifer (Michael) Martin of Charlestown, MA, Aaron (Rebecca Siegler) Marmer of Denver, CO, Amy Wald of New York, NY and Jonathan Wald of Sharon, MA and his great-grandchild Asher Martin of Charlestown, MA.
He is also survived by his siblings Burton (Elaine) Marmer of Framingham, MA, Alvin (Gail) Marmer of Concord, MA, Brenda (Stephen) Becker of Framingham, MA and sister-in-law, Ruby Goldman of Boynton Beach, FL. Along with many incredible Marmer family nieces and nephews who he cherished with all his heart. Ed rarely missed a family function, big or small. Family was his greatest joy and biggest pride.
Ed was a mentor to many and left behind a legacy of love, compassion, and honesty for all of us to observe and follow. We are grateful for all our moments with him, and his presence will be sorely missed.
A private graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Framingham/Natick Jewish Cemetery. Due to COVID -19 shiva will all be held via zoom, please reach out to a family member for the link. The Marmer family asks, in lieu of flowers, that donations may be sent to Temple Beth Sholom: 50 Pamela Road Framingham MA 01701 or https://www.beth-sholom.org/giving/online-donation-form/