Eliot - Albert Richard Edson, born July 6, 1923 in Bennington Vt passed away October 23, 2020 in his home.  He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three children; six grandchildren & four great-grandchildren.

He served during WWII as an aircraft and engine mechanic with the 13th Air Force in the Southwest Pacific. Dick was a mechanical engineer for General Electric for the majority of his career.

Services will be private. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.jspelkeyfuneralhome.com .

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for children or the First Congregational Church of Eliot UCC 1361 State Road Eliot Maine 03903 www.eliotucc.org .

Care for the Edson family has been entrusted to the JS Pelkey and Son Funeral Home.