Edward (Ed) Leroy Lovering ,81 passed away peacefully on August 3, 2018 after a brief illness. Ed was born in Bristol, NH on September 14, 1936 to Everett and Helen [Mitchell] Lovering. Ed served in the US Army, before driving tractor trailer. He worked for Pike Industries as a mechanic for 30 years. After retiring, he worked several odd jobs. Ed could be found tinkering in his garage, working on a lawn mower or running around town. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Ernest Lovering. He leaves behind his wife Erma Lovering of 39 years; two children his daughter Tammy Sherbert and husband Charles of Florida and his son Edward Lovering of Laconia, and 9 step children Mark Phelps and wife Debra of Danbury, Nancy Hayward and husband Edward of Hooksett, Charles Phelps and wife Judy of Grafton, Lillis Dimond and Husband Arthur (Robin) Dimond of Danbury, Timothy Sturtevant of Franklin, Ann Cormier of Franklin, Brenda Seibel and husband Philip of Hill, Thomas Sturtevant and wife Bernadette of Bristol, Juanita Murray and husband Michael of Franklin; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Per Ed's request there will be no services. The Dupuis Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. For more information go to Dupuisfuneralhome.com