Edward Loring Mickle, a long time resident of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away on September 30, 2016 in Fairfax, Virginia. He was born in Melrose, Massachusetts on January 1st, 1930.
Ed retired after 20 years in the United States Air Force followed by a second career in civil service. While serving in England, he met his lifelong love, Hermione Baddeley (Pat) and they were married in Germany on October 30, 1952. He is survived by his wife, Pat, of 63 years, his daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Gunzburg (Frank), Susan D’Emidio (John), Sonia Douty (Dale), Teresa Brown (Shane) and Tina Matsukas (Steve). Ed is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
In his retirement Ed was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed sports and especially loved the Redskins, often watching games with a house full of loved ones. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Ed treasured his family and especially adored his wife Pat. He is deeply missed.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 6th, at 11:00 am at Saint James Episcopal Church in Warrenton, Virginia. A private interment will be at the Quantico National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Gifts, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, in memory of Edward L. Mickle.
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