It is with great saddness that I report the death of Edmund B. Sylvia. He has been dealing with cancer for some time now. I did not know Mr. Sylvia well. I share the following quotes from others.

Ed joined the unit in late 2003 and had battling cancer for some time. His disease actually motivated him to become a reenactor as it had been something he always wanted to do, but had put it off. The last event he attended was Chamberlain Days earlier this month, where he volunteered in the recruiting tent.

-- From Capt. Gowen, 3rd ME Inf.

He was a great guy, well liked by all who met him.

-- From Mrs. Sgt. Carolyn Lawson, 3rd. ME Inf.

Edmund B. Sylvia
08/24/2005
TOPSHAM — Edmund B. Sylvia, 56, of Old Farm Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, at a Brunswick hospital.

Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Church, McKeen St. A complete obituary will follow.

-- From today's Times Record.

Ed's wife feels that it would have pleased him very much if reenactors who attend his service would be in uniform.

The following is the address for cards:
18 Old Farm Road
Topsham, ME 04086

Please say a prayer for him and his family. If any other information comes my way then I will try to pass it along as promptly as possible.

God bless the Sylvia family.