Livonia: February 28, 2018 at age 74 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Martha (Maloney) Palmer of Livonia; daughters Cari (Tim) Lord of Amesbury, MA, and Jennifer (Paul) Brooker of Penfield; grandchildren Paul and Anna Brooker; sister Lynne (Roger) Wilhelm of Huntington Beach, CA; sister-in-law Mary Kay (Tom) Martin of Hilton Head, SC; several nieces and nephews, and many special friends. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Ivan and Mary Elizabeth (Coiley) Palmer.
Ed served his country in the US Navy and was a retiree of Rochester Telephone Company. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying time spent fishing and caring meticulously for his lawn and garden. His greatest devotion was to his family as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Friends may call on Sunday, March 4 from 2-4 p.m. at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, March 5 at 11 AM at St. Matthew Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Rd, Livonia, NY 14487. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery, Dansville, NY with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Foundation for Noyes Health, 111 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, NY 14437 or the Pluta Cancer Center Foundation. To send a condolence or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.
Marty,
I am saddened to hear that Ed passed. I really enjoyed playing his team in the pitch tournaments in years past. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Marty,
Bob and I are so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Marty and family,
Our prayers are with you all. We know how much a part of your soul is someone who is with you for so many years. Remember the good times together!
Mr. & Mrs. Brooker,
I was sorry to read this in the paper. My thoughts are with you all.
Kim Detro (Y)
Mrs. Palmer,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Mrs. Palmer, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. Sending you healing prayers.
Mrs. Palmer sorry for your loss, Kendra and Rob Thompson
Marty and Jen: We are so sorry for your loss. The words won’t come to express what a great man he was. He left behind wonderful memories of being a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Dear Mrs. Palmer,
My condolences to you and your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Martha, My sincere condolence to you and family.
I’m so sorry to hear this my condolences to you and your family Marty