Edward R. Mercure
Nov. 5, 1956 - April 5, 2010
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Edward R. Mercure, 53, of Waterford, formerly a longtime resident of Harwinton and Plainville,
passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident Monday, April 5, 2010.
Born in New Britain Nov. 5, 1956, he was the beloved son of Joseph "Bob" and Jane (Fayle) Mercure.

Ed leaves his two sons, Matthew and Kevin Mercure and their mother, Jeanette Francini; his sisters,
Sharon Washburn and her husband, Glenn; Maureen Mercure; Colleen Brochu and her husband,
Mark; Gail Colossale and her husband, Michael; his nephews and nieces, Ben and Josh Bachman; Erin
and Taegan Brochu; Gracie, Sam, Harrison, and Mason Colossale;
and his close friend, Christine Mastrianni.  

A graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School and Tunxis Community College, Ed proudly served his
country in the U.S. Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne, Ft. Bragg, N.C. He was a dedicated
police officer beginning his career in Avon and retiring from the West Hartford Police Department.
He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Dedicated to health and fitness, Ed was
most recently employed by the YMCA as a personal trainer. He was passionate about
Harley Davidson motorcycles participating in many Rolling Thunder Rallies in Washington, D.C.
He enjoyed the Boston Red Sox, Army Football, and extreme roller coasters.

Ed was a quiet and caring man who always put his family first and above all else loved his
two boys, Matt and Kevin. He will be truly missed by all those who knew him.           
A celebration of Ed’s life will be held Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 9 a.m. from Bailey
Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.
at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Plainville. Burial with military honors will follow at
St. Joseph Cemetery, Plainville. Family and friends are welcome to gather Friday,
April 9, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Plainville Association
for Retarded Citizens, 28 E. Maple St., P.O. Box 15, Plainville, CT 06062. 

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To share your memories with Ed’s family please visit his memorial tribute wall
at www.bailey-funeralhome.com.