Edwin was born on June 21, 1922, in Waterbury, and went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 10, 2019. He was a resident of Auburndale, Florida, at the time of his death.
He founded and was President of Dover Mfg. in Waterbury, which later became Sun Corp. in Morris. He led his company in the manufacturing of screw machine products
for aircrafts, until he retired and moved to Florida, in 1992. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:13, I
can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. AND HE DID !....... Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Henry Nearing Sr. and Amelia Boutellier, his
first wife, Phyllis Elliott, his second wife, Jane Thompson Nearing, a son, Arthur, a great grandson, Adrian, and two brothers, Robert Nelson, and Robert Nearing. He is
survived by eight children, Joyce Bushey, Edwin Henry Nearing III (Linda), Scott Noren (Tonya), Teri Scott (Robert), Kathy Nearing, Jon Noren, Paul Nearing, and Marti
Thorsen (George) . Thirteen grandchildren, Corby-Lane Bushey, Robert E. Bushey Jr. (Ruth), Kitty Sawyer, Kim Barnard (Jay), Danny Walker (Shanyn), Andrea Tamaro,
Nathan D'Angona, Natalie D'Angona, Kristen Nearing, Christopher Hart, Timothy Walker (Audra), David Nearing, Taylor Hart, And thirteen great grandchildren, David, Rachel,
Lexie, Jordan, Aaron, Mariah,Conner,Elijah,Nevaeh,Tricia,Deborah,James,and Lanea. And his precious love, Lizzy, his Schnauzer, who stayed by his side, as he was ushered
into heaven. There will be a graveside service on Sat. May 4, at 10:00 AM at the New Pine Grove Cemetery, 850 Meriden Rd., Waterbury, CT. Memorial donations can be
made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 450 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823.
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