~ IN MEMORY ~
Navy veteran, NEA/DL Flt. Control Edward “Ed” David
Lennon
July 9, 1934 ~ December 22, 2025
Ed’s long career with Delta Airlines in flight
control operations was the result of a lifelong interest in aviation, which was
kickstarted by four years in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic…………….
Ed hired on with Northeast Airlines in November 1963
and retired with Delta Air Lines in August 1999 based ATL/022.
Ed is survived by his wife Pat, and by his
daughters and their families.
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Edward David Lennon of
Belfast, Maine, and formerly of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away at his home on
Monday, December 22, 2025. He was surrounded by his three daughters, Jennifer,
Elizabeth and Victoria; his second wife, Patricia Heinz, her daughter Anne; and
by the love and prayers of family and friends, both near and far. He had
achieved his oft-stated goal of a long and storied life, on his own terms and
in his own time.
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Ed was born
in Concord, Massachusetts, on July 9, 1934, and was the first of four children
born to Joseph and Dorothy Lennon. He grew up in Natick, Massachusetts. While
living in New York, New York, he met Mary Elizabeth Scott and they soon
married. Ed and Mary settled into their first home in Marblehead,
Massachusetts.
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To his
family, Ed was a real renaissance man and a gifted storyteller. He wrote a book
of his “Early Years,” which he presented to family during a celebration for his
90th birthday. He was an amateur historian and many family trips were spent
visiting battlefields, parks, and museums with Ed as docent leading the way,
sharing insights with his children and grandchildren.
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Ed was a modern father long before
they were celebrated as they are today. His spaghetti sauce and meatloaf were
legendary. His daughters all marvel at how he was able to be such a hands-on
father despite a demanding job and many other hobbies and passions. Hockey was
a huge part of his life, and he played in amateur leagues well into his 70’s
alongside players who were decades younger.
Ed’s long career with Delta Airlines
in flight control operations was the result of a lifelong interest in aviation,
which was kickstarted by four years in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic.
Coupled with an insatiable curiosity about the world and some serious
wanderlust, he followed his aviation dreams from Boston to New York to
California, back to Boston and finally to Atlanta, where he and Mary raised
their daughters. Mary shared his curiosity about the world and his love of
travel, and they definitely passed those genes down to their daughters and
grandchildren.
Retiring to Maine took a bittersweet
turn as Ed became the primary caretaker for his wife of 47 years, as Mary’s
Alzheimer's disease progressed. He found solace in researching his genealogy,
building out his already impressive library collection, and enrolling in senior
college classes. His love of learning was contagious, and his daughters
received many phone calls about must-visit places, must-read books and must-see
documentaries. Importantly, he modeled for his family what resilience looks
like. Ed was active in his AA chapters in Dunwoody and Belfast, where he hosted
a weekly meeting at his home, mentoring many during his 45 years of sobriety.
He was an active board member of the Belfast Historical Society & Museum
and active member at his local church, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in
Belfast. A deep appreciation for the arts, music, and theatre had been an
important part of Ed and Mary’s life together, and he continued to seek
opportunities to enjoy and support these things in Maine.
After Mary’s passing in 2010, Ed
married Patricia Heinz and they had 15 wonderful years together. Pat and her
family embraced Ed and ensured that his last chapter of life was filled with
love, travel, and sailing. The number of Red Sox, Bruins, UMaine Blackbears,
and Patriot games that Pat patiently endured is surely a testament. Quiet
moments on his sunporch, listening to music, reading books, and watching the
sparkling waters of the Maine coast were among the things Ed treasured in his
final months.
Ed Lennon was a bright light, and the
world is a better place for the 91 years he spent here. As a father and
grandfather, he set the bar almost impossibly high. As a loyal and devoted
friend and husband, he was all in. His positive outlook on life, zest for
knowledge in all forms, his compassion and service to others, and his gift of
storytelling are his legacy. We honor his memory by telling his stories.
Ed is survived by his wife Pat; his
three daughters; and his seven grandchildren: Sophia Petritz, Annelise Petritz,
Genevieve Petritz, Mary Grace Leatherbury, James Leatherbury, Natalie Dettwiler
and Samantha Dettwiler.
A memorial mass will be held Friday,
January 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 81
Court Street, Belfast, ME 04915.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave, Belfast, ME 04915.
In lieu of
flowers, friends are asked to donate in Ed’s name to the Belfast Historical Society at https://belfastmuseum.org/ and
using the donate button at the top of the home page or by mailing a check.
Memories
and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ripostafh.com
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