Edwin “Ned” Franklyn Brush Jr., 74, of New Harbor, passed away on the afternoon of May 31 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born July 17, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Ruth and Edwin F. Brush.
Ned attended local schools in Cleveland Heights and went on to receive four degrees at M.I.T., including a Doctorate of Science in 1967 in Materials Science and Engineering. He was fascinated by how metallurgical processes worked and how they could be improved. His business career focused on consulting and he worked closely with both the copper development industry and electrical transformer industry. Ned enjoyed traveling both for work and for leisure.
He was very active and involved with M.I.T., his fraternity, and the many life-long friends he made while attending school there. He lived a full and productive life and was loved and respected by all who were privileged to know him.
Ned is survived by his wife of 29 years, Deborah Whitaker of Boston, Mass.; sister, Lorelei Brush of McLean, Va.; son, Edwin Brush III and wife Kristin Jackson Brush of Ridgecrest, Cal.; daughter, Kathryn Rethman and husband Michael Rethman of Newcastle; step-daughter, Alison Stevens of Lexington, Mass.; step-son, James Vaughan of Virginia; grandchildren, Brooke, Elizabeth, Teddy and Carolyn; and nephew, Christopher.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ned’s memory may be made to Skidompha Library, STEM Education, P.O. Box 70, Damariscotta, ME, 04543; or the Augusta branch of Beacon Hospice, 45 Commerce Dr., #12, Augusta, ME 04330.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
To extend online condolences, light a candle for Ned, or to share a story or pictures, visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Hall Funeral Home and Tribute Center in Waldoboro has care of the arrangements.
