Edward Frey Speed, 22, of Edgecomb, died unexpectedly on Aug. 30.
The beloved son of Martha and Lincoln Speed of Edgecomb, Edward was born July 19, 1985 in Brunswick.
He attended the Edgecomb Eddy School and graduated from Wiscasset High School in 2003. Ed earned numerous awards during his school years, including Honor Cadet for the U. S. Navy Orion Sea Cadets, 8th grade State Spelling Bee runner-up, the sophomore Abbott Fletcher High School Science Award, participating in many honor and district choruses, the National School Choral Award, Excellence in Photography Award, excellence in technology awards and varsity letter for track and field.
Edward was proud to be a Boy Scout and earned his Eagle Badge at age 16. His Eagle project was refurbishing the historic benches at the Edgecomb Town Hall.
A hard and diligent worker, Ed earned his private pilot’s license at 18. He attended Daniel Webster College for aviation but instead found a new passion, baking. Ed attended Southern Maine Community College in the culinary program.
During his school years, Ed worked at Bowdoin College’s ACE Computer Camp, Huber’s Market in Wiscasset, Hannaford in Boothbay Harbor, Daniel Webster College’s cafeteria and Bintliff’s Ocean Grille in Edgecomb. In August of 2006, Ed began work at Atlantic Baking Company located in Rockland. He enjoyed his work and co-workers. Ed was a hard worker, arriving before his co-workers and staying late into the afternoon to complete his job.
Ed had recently earned his red belt in art of Tae Kwon Do. He was a perfectionist and practiced his katas daily.
Ed leaves behind his parents of Edgecomb; brother and best friend, William Speed of Edgecomb; paternal grandmother, Dorothy T. Speed of Wiscasset; maternal grandparents, Dr. William and Marjorie Taylor of Waterboro; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial Service 11 a.m., Sat., Sept. 8 at the First Congregational Church of Wiscasset with Rev. John Potter officiating.
Gathering of family and friends will follow in the Parish Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wiscasset High School Scholarship Fund, 272 Gardiner Rd., Wiscasset, ME 04530.
Arrangements are by Mayo & Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St., Wiscasset.
