Edwin "Ed" Roy Shaffer

Edwin "Ed" Roy Shaffer passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the age of 92 at Lowell General Hospital. Ed was the loving husband of the late Mildred J. (Fenton) Shaffer for 56+ years.

Born on August 09, 1929, in Boston, Edwin was the son of the late Roy and Muriel (Crossman) Shaffer. Raised and educated in Medford and Somerville, Ed attended Medford High School and graduated in 1947. After high school, Ed enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1948-1952. He met his love at a church function and married on June 27, 1954 at the First Universalist Church in Medford, Mass. Ed and Mildred began a family and moved from Medford to Littleton, Mass in 1967. While raising a family and working, Ed completed his degree in Electronic Engineering from Northeastern University in 1968. Ed continued to spend his remaining years in Littleton, Mass where he was a beloved community member.

Ed had a successful Engineering career working for Raytheon Corporation.

Ed was a lifelong learner and had an amazing appetite for gaining new information and was a voracious reader. He had a true love for Golf (playing, watching, and discussing it). He was a true Christian and active member of the Congregational Church of Littleton for 55 years. He was an active volunteer at Emerson hospital since 2012 where he volunteered over 3400 hours. He spent countless hours calling on friends and family, delivering food to food pantry and cooking for others at the church. He loved spending time with his family and friends (often involving coffee) and supporting his grandchildren at any event.

Edwin is survived by his children, John Shaffer and wife Lisa Midttun of Northborough, David Shaffer and wife Robin of Mt. Laurel, NJ, Peter Shaffer and wife Kristen of Portland, OR, and Nancy Monahan and husband Michael of Atkinson, NH. Ed is also survived by his six grand-children, Rachael Griffin, Caroline, Allison, and Owen Shaffer, Shane and Sydney Monahan, and his Great-grandson, Declan Griffin. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Catherine Shaffer of North Andover. In addition to his parents, Edwin is predeceased by his siblings, Robert and Jean Shaffer.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Edwin for a period of visitation on Tuesday, May 10th, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton. Edwin's funeral service will take place on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Congregational Church of Littleton, 330 King Street, Littleton. Burial will follow with U.S. Navy Military Honors at Westlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ed's memory to:
Congregational Church of Littleton
330 King Street
Littleton, MA 01460
https://web17.ccol.org/

or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements under the care of Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St., Littleton, MA 01460 978-486-3709 www.badgerfuneral.com