Edward L. Colvin, 87

December 09, 2024

Edward L. Colvin, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at LGH. Born in Corning, NY he was the son of the late Frederick and Ruth (Simpson) Colvin.

He was a graduate of Addison High School. Ed worked for Ingersoll Rand as a logger, later as a well driller and most recently managed a rabbit lab farm. After retirement he lived most of his retirement years in and around Branson, MO where he enjoyed fishing daily at Table Rock Lake.

Ed was an avid hunter, fisherman and Ginseng digger.

He is survived by his five children: Lee Colvin (Starla) of Westfield, PA, Gayla Anderson (Marvin) of Louisville, KY, Craig Colvin of Colorado Springs, CO, Thomas Colvin (Dixie) of Lancaster, and Anthony Colvin (Carrie) of Hurricane, UT; 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; siblings, Wanda Vance of James City, PA, Kara Bradstreet of PA, Melen Fox (Dennis) of FL, and Gary Colvin of AL. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Frederick Colvin Jr., Maynard Colvin, Richard Colvin, Eleanor Brown and Janet Smithers.

A Gathering to celebrate Ed’s life will be held from 1-4PM on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Tri Town Fire Department, 810 State Rte 49, Ulysses, PA 16948.