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In Memoriam

Edward Rhyde, 85

May 7, 1936 – Feb. 15, 2022

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Edward Rhyde passed on February 15, 2022. He was born in Cooperstown on May 7, 1936 to Rufus and Esther (Pope) Rhyde of Richfield Springs.

The youngest of three children, Edward attended Richfield Springs school until the sixth grade when he quit school to help on the family farm.

Edward worked at many different places in Richfield springs including The Gunset Ski Bowl, LD Whipple Construction, and more. He then worked for Berrett Paving in Litchfield where he spent over 25 years before he retired.

He was married twice before he married Barbra Rose Johnson on August 6 1983. Ed and Barb resided in Richfield for a time before then moved to East Springfield until Ed moved back to Richfield in 2012.

Edward was preceded by his parents and wife Barbara who passed away in 1999 and by two brothers, Donald Rhyde who passed away in 1975 and Douglas Rhyde in 2017.

Edward is survived by his 3 children Vicky Mead and family of Richfield Springs, Penny Stevens and family of Vernon, N.Y., and Bryan Rhyde and family of Richfield Springs, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Ottman Funeral Home in Cherry Valley.

Calling hours 10 a.m. till 12 on March 5, 2022; funeral will follow at noon.

Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to the Richfield Volunteer Ambulance or Springfield First Responders in Edwards name.

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