WINSLOW – Edward Nelson Tansey of Winslow was born in Boston on June 11, 1944, and crossed over on Sept. 24, 2023, at the age of 79.

As a youth, Ed enjoyed sports and outdoor activities, and achieved the Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts. He attended the University of Maine, Orono, where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. While in college, Ed participated in the ROTC program, and entered the United States Army Officer Candidate School upon graduation. After two years of active duty, he transitioned to the U.S. Army reserves where he eventually attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Professionally, Ed was a beloved guidance counselor, teacher, and swim coach for Lawrence High School in Fairfield, where he worked for 32 years. In addition to this, he was a National Champion bowler and excelled at golf and softball – especially as a lefty.

Ed and his wife Darlene loved wintering in Florida, where they enjoyed the beaches, theaters, and dancing the night away. He thought he was too young for a golf cart, he always used his bicycle.

Ed is survived by his wife, Darlene Caron Tansey. His sisters Barbara J. Poulin, and Marilyn T. Hamm and her partner Peter Bland; and brother J. Alden Tansey and his wife Darla. His children Lisa S. Tansey, Heather L. Hatch, and grandson Matthew Hatch. His step-son Shane A. Gagne and grandsons Parker and Kyle Gagne. Stepdaughter Tara L. Bradstreet and her husband Dan, her children Justin Martin and wife Maddy, Nathan Martin and wife Haley, and his granddaughter Aria nna Bradstreet.

Ed is predeceased by his parents Edward Eugene Bevan Tansey and Elizabeth Nelson Alden Tansey, and nephew Michael Tansey.

The Family would like to thank Ed’s Caregivers throughout his illness.

Interment will be at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, in the spring.

“His minute was your hour.”

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601,

or act.alz.org.

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