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Edward C. McGeachen, 81, formerly of Three Rivers, died peacefully on Feb. 23, 2010 at the NJ Veterans’ Memorial Home in Vineland, N.J. He was employed at Continental Can Company starting at the age of 18 until he was 55 when C.C.C. closed their Millville, N.J. facility. He enjoyed singing, music, animals, going to the Ocean City boardwalk, and yard sales.
He is being united in heaven with his beloved wife, Geraldine, who passed away in 1984; infant sons, James and John; his parents, Minnie and Campbell McGeachen; many friends.
He leaves behind daughters Kathy (Gerald) Smith of Augusta, Kan., Deborah (Joe) Wheeler of Three Rivers, Doris (Paul) Gibson of Millville, N.J. and Margaret (Joe) Rose of Iselin, N.J.; sister, Doris Lyon of Florida; brother, Robert McGeachen of Florida; eight wonderful grandchildren; six precious great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Edward C. McGeachen may be made to NJ Veterans’ Memorial Home, 524 N.W. Blvd, Vineland, NJ 08360 or Alzheimer’s Assoc., P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
