Midgie Edward

J. Lachnicki

At 95 years of age, Edward passed away on Saturday April 11 ^th at the Chelsea Soldiers Home.  Born and raised in Chelsea he was a son of the late Adam and Agnes (Jakuboczyk) Lachnicki. Best known by family and friends as "Midgie" he attended St. Stanislaus Parochial School and was graduated from Chelsea High School.  After graduation he enlisted into the US Navy and served honorably during WW II.  After his discharge he returned to Chelsea and began his working career with the Chelsea DPW.  He worked in the Chelsea water department and retired after many years of dedicated service.  "Midgie" was a familiar face around town.  He loved walking all around Chelsea or sitting in front of Winnisimmet Park (Chelsea Sq.).  He always enjoyed his encounters with friends or just talking with anyone who would lend him their ear. "Midgie" lived most of his life in Chelsea except for several years when he moved to Malden to live with his niece and caregiver Mary Ann.  "Midgie" returned to Chelsea seven years ago when he took residence at the Soldiers Home.  He was a past member of the PPC in Chelsea and St. Stanislaus Parish.  In addition to his parents "Midgie" was predeceased by his siblings; the late Anthony 'Antush" Lachnicki, Adam Lachnicki, Mary Dykas and Helen A. Karas. He was the cherished uncle of Maryann Spinney of Peabody and Carol Kolak of Burlington and he is also survived by several grandnieces and grandnephews.

A private family farewell and committal service was held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.

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