Edward C. Price

Hampton Falls, NH – Our Lord and Savior received Edward Clinton Price, a loving husband, father, friend and faithful servant on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the age of 90. His full and abundant life began in St. Louis, MI, August 21, 1922 a son of the late Edward A. and Sarah (Guerney) Price. Mr. Price was a long time resident of Hampton Falls, after his move from Wilton, CT in 1986 At an early age, Ed was captivated by aviation and flying. After his first flight at the County Fair, he established a life’s goal to become a successful pilot. Despite entering college at the age of 17, with a promising academic future, he volunteered at 18 to serve his country in the Army Air Corps where he flew transport aircraft over the Atlantic. Upon the conclusion of his military service, he was selected among his peers to fly for the large international airlines, circumnavigating the globe. His professional career culminated as Captain and Chief Pilot with American Airlines in New York, with over 30 years of service and a perfect flying record based on passenger safety and equipment. Ed enjoyed flying his own twin-engine Beechcraft around New England during his retirement, with his co-pilot Spot, a Jack Russell Terrier. Captain Price was a 32nd Degree Master Mason and a life member of the Chicago Heights Lodge 851. He also served a number of local chapters of the Kiwanis Club, the Flying Circus (Retired and Active Pilots of NH) and the Wilton Congregational Church. He will be remembered for his Service, Patriotism, and love for his family. In his private life, Ed enjoyed his responsibilities as the head of family, holiday gatherings and traditions, equestrian events, horse racing and raising horses, wood working and furniture making, Big Band Brass and playing the trumpet. Ed is survived by his caring and compassionate wife Alice Garretson Price of Hampton Falls; his daughters, Linda Florenzie of Roswell, GA, Robin Neal of Odessa, FL; his son Scott Price of Wenham, MA and six grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son Arthur “Skip” Price, and wife of 53 years, Janet (Philbrick) Price. A memorial gathering in his memory will take place on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Old Salt Restaurant, 490 Lafayette Road (Rt.1) in Hampton.

Edward C. Price

August 21, 1922 - April 28, 2013