Edward Yee 66, of Northbridge, a gentle soul and all around nice guy passed away unexpectedly Monday February 5th at home. Eddie was born in Boston and raised in Brookline. He is survived by his wife Eileen (Mulhall) and his loving sisters Jane Rowland and her husband Robert of South Boston and Helen Wong and her husband Gary of Newton.  Ed is also survived by brothers Steve and Thomas as well as many cherished nieces & nephews. A celebration of life will be held Sunday Feb. 11th at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 11:00am-1:00 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to WGBH Educational Foundation, Attn: Tribute & Memorial Gifts, 1 Guest St, Boston Massachusetts, 02135