WATERVILLE – Edward L. Slack, 88, of Waterville, passed away on Dec. 19, 2025, at Maine General Hospital. Ed was born in Hallowell on April 1, 1937, to Lawrence V. and Hazel Gray Slack.

Ed graduated from Hallowell High School, the class of 1955. He then went to Bentley Accounting and Finace in Boston, Mass., where he received an Associates degree. Ed went on to become a public accountant and opened his own business. Ed was also a member of the Mason’s as well as Shriner’s. He plowed snow for many years in Hallowell for Shepard Brothers.

Ed was predeceased in death by both of his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia Elliott Slack; a daughter Kathleen and husband Timothy Farrell of West Gardiner, a son Jefferson and wife Stacey Cole Slack of Wiscasset; a grandson Alexander and wife Krissinda Slack of Gardiner, a granddaughter Rebecca and husband Michael Denning of Florida; and two great grandchildren, Thea and Valor Slack.

There will be a graveside service at a later date in 2026 in Hallowell.