Edward D. Frederick, 81, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Wednesday July 30, 2014 at Harford Memorial Hospital. Born in Frankstown, PA, on November 19, 1932, Edward was the son of the late Charles and Carrie Frederick.

Ed retired from the Hatem Memorial Bridge as Tolls facilities Officer. He was a Maryland DHIA Milk Tester for over 35 years. He drove school bus for Cecil County for more than 10 years and enjoyed this job very much. He loved attending Baltimore Orioles and Aberdeen Ironbird games and was an avid fan. A Board Member of the Cecil County Fair for 15 years, the week of the fair was the highlight of his summers. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of a league in Aberdeen MD. Family gatherings were a big part of his life. He was an active member of the Rising Sun Fire Police, Ebenezer UM Church and Lion’s Club. He loved his family pets.

Edward is survived by his sons David Frederick of Newark, DE, James Frederick of Rising Sun MD; daughters Janet Rawlings of Havre de Grace, MD, and Becky Anderson of Nottingham, PA. Grandchildren, Rachael and Katie Rawlings; great-grandchildren, Gabriella and Rosemaria Diaz, and Nicholas Rawlings; along with his sisters, Mary Burke, Jane Hopkins, Alice Sunseni, and Ruth Kirkum.

Along with his parents Edward is predeceased by his wife Ila, and brothers Tom Murren and Richard Frederick.

Friends and family may visit from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday August 3, 2014 and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. A service honoring Edward’s life will be held at 11:00am on Monday August 4, 2014 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 South Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution checks can be made to “CompAnimals Pet Rescue” or “Pets With Disabilities” and sent c/o the funeral home. To send condolences visit www.rtfoard.com.