Edward Ray Fairbanks Sr., loved coastal living

Edward “Ed” Ray Fairbanks Sr., 91, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. He was born March 4, 1931, in Washington, D.C., son of the late Ray and Agnes (Menzies) Fairbanks.

Ed retired from Cable & Wireless Communications in 1996 and moved to Ocean View so that he could enjoy all that the Eastern Shore had to offer, as he loved being close to the water, boating and fishing. A talented craftsman, Ed loved to work with his hands and build things, and crafted many beautiful clocks, boats and furniture. He was an enthusiastic fan of the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Redskins football team. He will be deeply missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.

In addition to his parents, Ed “Pap” was preceded in death by his beloved bride in 1979, Dora Virginia (Lawson) Fairbanks. He is survived by his three children, Mary V. Walker (Chuck) of Anniston, Ala., Deborah C. O’Donnell (Jack) of Severn, Md., and Edward “Ray” Fairbanks Jr. (Theresa) of Bunker Hill, W.Va.; his beloved grandchildren: Katie Borth, Kelly Mills, John O’Donnell and Keith Noble; and five great-grandchildren: Peter, Ava, Maci, Kayla and Alana. 

No services are scheduled; however, Ed’s family asks that you all remember Ed fondly, and take every chance you are given to enjoy each day and each other while you can.

Final care has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Visit Ed’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.