Edward J. Whyte, 86, of Nashua, New Hampshire passed away on May 28th in Milford, MA. Edward was born on December 6, 1936 to James and Mary (Grant) Whyte. After Edward graduated from Lynn English High School, he went on to study at Northeastern University. He was employed as a computer software programmer by Raytheon Technologies, Polaroid Corporation and Arkwright Mutual Insurance Company.
Edward was predeceased by his wife, Ellen Virginia (Voegtlin) Whyte, his son Andrew James Whyte, his sister Kathleen Berrigan and his brother Adrian Whyte. He is survived by his daughter, Erin Elizabeth Whyte of Blackstone MA, his son Kevin Michael Whyte and grandchildren Alexander James Whyte and Charles Benjamin Whyte of Nashua, NH, his brother Eric Whyte of Lynn, his friend and brother-in-law Charles Adey and his wife Elizabeth of Plymouth, MA and many nieces and nephews.
Ed pursued many hobbies in life. He was a competitive sailor and avid photographer. He was a lifelong runner, hiker, skier and skydiver. He spent many hours at Wachusetts Mountain skiing and Pepperell Skydive. His home away from home was Joanne’s Diner in Nashua, New Hampshire.
A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.