Edward Walter Gurney

Edward W. Gurney, 88, of Winslow passed away Thurs., April 12, 2012 at Togus VA Medical Center Hospice Unit. He was born in Waterville, Dec. 21, 1923 the son of Walter and Gertrude Fitzpatrick Gurney. Eddie served in the U.S. Army from Feb. 1943 to April 1946. He was an excellent Marksman and fought in Burma, India with a special unit called Merrills Manumers. He had worked on planes in a factory in Connecticut. He will be remembered by many as a man who marched to the beat of a different drummer. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Turner of Waterville; a son, Paul Gurney of Monmouth; several grandchildren and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Stella Morrissette Gurney of Waterville and by his long-time companion, Pauline Thompson of Winslow. Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2012 at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. Military Honors will be held at the graveside in Pine Grove Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2012.