Edward (Eddie) Everett Place Jr., age 78, of Addison, VT, died Friday, April 11th, 2025 surrounded by his family. Edward was born in Middleborough, MA. He is the son of Marjorie and Edward Place Sr. And he married Carol Hopkins in New York on May 31, 1975.
Edward was predeceased by his wife Carol Place, his parents Edward and Marjorie Place, and his brother Doug Place. He is survived by his two children Jeff Place (Jinnapat) and Carrie Cowan (Brandon); his brother, Mike Place; and his grandchildren; Aria, Forrest,
and Everett as well as several nephews.
Edward was an electrical engineer and had a long career at Simmonds Precision, working on many fixed and rotary-winged commercial and military aircraft, most notably the B-2 bomber. He spent much of his free time gardening with his wife Carol and working on projects
around the house. Kayaking and canoeing trips were frequent summer-time activities that he enjoyed immensely. In retirement, he became an avid Adirondack hiker, proudly becoming an Adirondack 46er at the age of 67. He also took his love of hiking and the outdoors abroad where he hiked the Dolomites in Northeastern Italy, and the Patagonia Mountains in South
America with some of his closest friends.
Arguably, some of his best days in the last 11 years have been spent as “Papa” to his three grandkids. He was present for all three of their births and spent much of his later years with them in Tennessee and Oregon.
Calling hours will be held at Brown-McClay Funeral home on May 28th from 5-7pm, and funeral services on May 29th at 1:00pm at the Vergennes Congregational Church. Flower donations welcome (Diddle & Zen 802-877-6663) or in lieu of flowers a memorial donation to Natural Heritage Trust- adirondack region (https://www.naturalheritagetrust.org/donate-to-
adirondack) are happily accepted.
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Carrie and Jeff, I got to know your dad later in his life. We were a part of kayaking group. I always enjoyed your dad’s down to earth nature. We had some good paddles and swims in the beautiful state we both called home after being brought up in Massachusetts. Blessing to you all. Jane
Most sincere condolences. Ed was good to work with, and for.
I’ve always looked up to Ed, Carol, and the entire Place family. Growing up, every year around Christmastime, the Places would invite us over for charades in the barn, family dinner, church, and Carol’s incredible Christmas dessert. I know it couldn’t have been easy organizing everything with so many kids around, but their home was always welcoming, kind-hearted, and full of warmth. That kindness has stayed with me ever since.
Ed was a man I always hoped to be like—kind, steady, and good to the core. He left an impression on me that has lasted a lifetime.
We reconnected earlier this year, and although we didn’t get to meet this month as we had planned, I’m deeply grateful for the time we did share—even from afar.
To Jeff and Carrie—you may not remember me, since I was just a boy at the time, but you know better than anyone how much your dad meant to everyone he met. I’m here for you and sending all my love to your family. May his memory continue to guide and inspire us, just as he did in life.