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Edward D. Reardon Jr. died February 5, 2021 with his wife and daughter by his side at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA at the age of 72.

Edward is survived by his wife Cynthia J. (Hollis) Reardon of Plymouth, MA, their daughter Laura Moynihan and her husband Patrick of Franklin MA, his grandson Declan Moynihan and his twin granddaughters Payton Moynihan and Taegan Moynihan. Edward also leaves his mother-in-law Marilyn (Uloth) Hollis of Scituate, MA, his sister Suzanne Brackett of Hopkinton, MA, his brother Gary Reardon of Wellesley, MA, his sister Leslie Rice and husband Gregory of Medway, MA, his brother Douglas Reardon and wife Julie of Franklin, MA and his sister-in-law Linda Ronan and her husband Skip of Scituate, MA. He also leaves five nephews and five nieces as well as dear friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward D. Reardon Sr. and Margaret (Smith) Reardon, his father-in-law Wilson T. Hollis Jr., brother-in-law Bryce Brackett and niece Jennifer Durant.

Ted was born on March 27, 1948 in Boston, MA and grew up in Natick, MA. He graduated from Marian High School in 1966 and attended Quinsigamond College until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1968. He proudly served his country for six years aboard the USS John S. McCain DD36 and USS J. A. Furer DEG6. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, Ted embarked on a 20-year career in Sales Management for Kidde Fenwal in Ashland, MA. In 1994, he went into business for himself and owned Tiverton Auto Body Wholesale and Supply. In 1999 he joined Carney Management where he worked with good friends until his retirement in 2014. He was a dedicated and devoted father and husband whose love was evident in quality time spent together, lessons taught, memories made, and stories told. He was most proud of his beautiful grandchildren and spent countless hours building Legos, reading stories and making their lunches all while they were tucked up beside him.

Aside from his family, Ted's passion was sailing. What began in the U.S. Navy as service to his country became an enduring love of the ocean. He and "Cyn" owned multiple sailboats, his favorite being Governor's Pub which he sailed with family and friends every chance he got. His dream to make a transatlantic voyage came true in June 2000 when he joined lifelong friends on a 17-day journey from Jamestown, RI to Kinsale, Ireland. He is pictured here sailing into Kinsale harbor on June 30, 2000. This is how we will remember him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday Feb. 11 ^th at 9:00am in St. Cecilia's Church, 54 Esty St. Ashland, MA  with a private burial to follow in the MA National Cemetery in Bourne.  Calling hours will be held Wed. from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA.  Please visit mataresefuneral.com for Covid 19 guidelines.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ted's memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; www.lls.org or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington DC 20090-8018

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