Edward R. Babineau, 80, of Ashland, died Sunday, October 21st after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Somerville, MA on November 11, 1931, he was the son of the late Madge (Ward) and John Babineau. He was in the Army, a Korean War veteran. After discharge, he became a Linotype Operator. He retired from Fenwal in Ashland. He leaves his wife Charlotte (Greene) Babineau of 59 years as well as four children, June Barbieri, and her husband Joseph of Holliston, James Babineau and his wife Kathleen of Medway, Jean Morelli and her husband Stephen of Milford, and John Babineau and Gayle Dalton of Medway. He also leaves his grandchildren, Amanda Patnode and her husband Jason of Uxbridge, Joseph Barbieri, III of Holliston, James Babineau, Jr. and his wife Melissa of Medway, Keri and Kaycee Babineau of Medway, Andrew Dalton of Worcester, Kristen Dalton of Brighton, and Matthew Dalton of Medway. He leaves two great-grandchildren, Allie Patnode of Uxbridge and Kylie Babineau of Medway. He was the brother of the late Mary Campbell, John Babineau, Margaret Beckwith, and Thomas Babineau. He also leaves his brother-in-law, George Beckwith of Virginia as well as many nieces and a nephew. He enjoyed many hobbies including camping for 31 years, wood-working projects, and country western music. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24th at 11:00am in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland with burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. One calling hour will be held Wednesday from 10:00-11:00am prior to the service. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718