Edward Everett Savage

September 15, 1929 - October 8, 2012

Mesa, AZ Edward Everett Savage, 83, of Mesa, AZ died Monday (October 8) at Hospice of the Valley in Mesa, AZ following a period of failing health. He was born in Claremont, NH on September 15, 1929 the son of Edward R. and Hazel (Brown) Savage. Edward was a US Army veteran of WWII. He worked for many years as a private chauffeur for Ralph Fletcher, owner of H.E. Fletcher Granite Companies. Prior to his retirement he held several positions at the granite company in Westford, MA. Following his retirement he moved to Ocala, FL where he lived until moving to Mesa, AZ in April of 2012. He was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed having yard sales and spending time with his good friends, Gene and Bea Brock, Ocala, FL. Members of his family include, Larry and Laura Savage, Mesa, AZ; Ricky Savage, St. Petersburg, FL; Virginia and James Ellis, Scottsdale, AZ; Darlene and Steve Rheaume, Litchfield, NH; Lorraine Kendall, Nashua, NH; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his former wife, Barbara E. Savage, Nashua, NH. Graveside committal services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday (October 27) in Union Cemetery in Claremont, NH. Friends may call at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH on Saturday from 12:00 pm until the time of services. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, 6063 E. Arbor Ave., Bldg. C, Mesa, AZ 85206. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.