Obituary of Edward Welch

Cheshire Edward P. Welch, 81, of New Smyrna Beach and formerly of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday December 11, 2007at his daughters home in Florida. He was the husband of Frances T. (Ryan) Welch. Mr. Welch was born September 17, 1926 in New York City the son of the late William T. and Emily (Gould) Welch. He was a WWII veteran serving in the Navy. He was a long time Cheshire resident before moving to Florida in 1990. He was a member of the Cheshire Knights of Columbus Santa Fe Council and the Connect Home Builders Association. Besides his wife of 57 years, Mr. Welch is survived by his son Edward Jr. and wife Deborah of Cheshire; two daughters: Sheila Welch McInnis and husband Michael and Susan Welch Antillon and husband Ray both of New Smyrna Beach, FL and his son Neal and wife Kathie of Cheshire; a brother James Welch of Cheshire; eight grandchildren: Tara Welch Perry and husband Tim, Heather Welch Santee and husband Christopher both of Cheshire, Erin McInnis and Patrick McInnis both of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Hayley Welch, Neal Welch Jr., Ryley Welch and MacKenzie Welch all of Cheshire; and three great grandchildren: Samantha Welch, Christopher Santee Jr. and Victoria Santee all of Cheshire. Arrangements A funeral will be held on Thursday 9:15 from the Slater Funeral Home, 242 S. Main St., Cheshire to Church of the Epiphany for Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Bridget Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 350 Church St., Hartford, CT 06103. These arrangements and online condolences are available at www.slaterfh.com.