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Edward W. Wilbur

09/23/1937 - 01/25/2021

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Obituary For Edward W. Wilbur

Edward Ned W. Wilbur Jr., 83, of Bristol, RI, passed away peacefully Monday, January 25, 2021, at home.

He was the husband of Jo-Ann F. (Rugg) Wilbur.

Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Gertrude (Dumoussaud) Wilbur.

Ned had lived in Barrington, RI, and moved to Bristol in 1964. He was a Graduate of Barrington High School, the University of Rhode Island and Northeastern University where he received a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed by SEACORP of Middletown, RI, as an engineering consultant after retiring from a 34-year career as an electrical engineer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI.

Ned was affiliated with the First Congregational Church in Bristol. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, automobile repair, playing the trombone, cooking, listening to John Williams music, and especially helping and supporting others. He always had a welcoming smile, hug and/or handshake for everyone he met.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Sheryl L. Floris, Kristine J. Langello and her husband John and Tracy J. Ukura, a sister, Caroline Savoie, and four grandchildren, Jaclyn Floris, Lane Ukura, Jonathan Floris, and Noah Ukura. He was also the brother of the late Stanton Wilbur, who passed away on January 21, 2021.

Memorial service will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The East Bay Food Pantry and Thrift Store, 532 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809.

For information/online condolences, please visit www.wjsmithfh.com

Arrangements are by Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, RI.

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  • 09/06/2021

    Jo-Ann F Wilbur

    Your birthday is coming up on the 23rd of September; your life always impacted how much love we had/have for you. Always remember how much we love you in life and in death. I will always remember all the wonderful times we shared together and those that we shared with our wonderful children and grandchildren. Not a day goes by when I don't remember the love that we once shared. I love you today as much as yesterday and will love you forever today as I will one hundred years from today. Thank you for being the best that you could ever be. Your love stands by me as we complete each passing day. I will love you forever and ever. Jo-Ann P.S. I look forward to the day you can hold me in your arms again and tell me that you love me. Your loving wife of 60 years plus two years that we spent planning our future lives together. Jo-Ann with all of my love xoxo

  • 04/27/2021

    Josephine E. Vierra

    Our deepest condolences for the family. May Ned rest in forever peace. Always, Sharon Rodrigues and Trevor

  • 04/27/2021

    Josephine E. Vierra

    I am truly sorry for your loss. I would like to offer you and your family my deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of your dad rest in peace. Tracy may our friendship and my prayers ease you through this difficult time. Love You Erica

  • 04/27/2021

    Josephine E. Vierra

    Our sincere condolences to your entire family at this very difficult time. Tracy you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your Dad rest in peace. Love the Barbosa Family

  • 04/27/2021

    Josephine E. Vierra

    Ned was the interviewer who hired me 49 years ago. He told me about the RI landscape and what to be careful about before I had even accepted the job here. When ever I had a question about anything I would go to Ned first. He would give me in-site into the problem that would allow me to solve the problem myself. His loss will be always be felt. Richard, Dick, Bianco

  • 04/27/2021

    Josephine E. Vierra

    Joanne Margaret and I are very sorry for your loss. As you remember Ned and I worked together as a team for several years. He was always professional and very helpful with his insight and knowledge. He will be missed. Tom

  • 04/27/2021

    Josephine E. Vierra

    Dear Mrs. Wilbur, Kristine, and family: Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. May your many happy memories of him bring you peace and comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  • 04/27/2021

    Josephine E. Vierra

    Josephine Vierra Sorry for the loss of your father Kristine.

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