Mr. Edgar W. Batsford

May 29, 1948 - August 1, 2019

MECHANIC FALLS – Edgar W. Batsford, 71, a resident of Mechanic Falls passed away peacefully August 1, 2019 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Cortland, NY May 29, 1948 the son of Myron P. and Beverly A. (Harvey) Batsford. Ed began his military career with the United States Navy as a young man, and then served a majority of his 32 year career with the United States Army retiring as a Lt. Colonel. He had served as an Army Medic/Nurse during the Vietnam Conflict. After his military service he served as an EMT Instructor in Rhode Island. He loved singing and dancing as well as singing Karoke with his DJ Scotty. Survivors include his wife the former Joan Grant of Mechanic Falls; one son James Strolen and wife Natalie of Rhode Island; one daughter, Debra Ceprano and husband, Peter of Wales. Also surviving are three grandchildren Peter, Jennifer, and Brittany; four great grandchildren Lucianna, Lilly, Dexter, and Grayson. Committal prayers will be held 10:00AM Thursday August 8th concluding with military honors at the Maine Veterans Cemetery Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta. Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday August 7th from 7-9PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023 Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com