Born in Troupsburg, NY, June 4, 1937, the son of Richard and Eliza (Bailey) Nilson, he had resided in the Canisteo area his whole life. Ed was employed by the Village of Canisteo for 31 years; after his retirement in 1988, Ed received the “Key to the City”. He also worked for Woodburn Monuments during which time he enjoyed working with Charlie Hartman.
He was predeceased by his parents, and a sister Suzanne McMindes.
He is survived by a daughter; Tammy Sharp of Hornell, 4 Sons; Edward (Diane) Bailey Jr. of Hornell., Michael (Jennifer Miller) Bailey of Canisteo, James (Sonya) Bailey of Hornell and Russell (JoAnne) Bailey of Wellsville, close friends Barbara and Lee Criss of Hornell, 2 brothers; John Nilson of Canisteo and Charles Nilson of Atlanta, NY, 2 sisters; Mary (Royce Vanderhoef) Nilson of Canisteo and Kathy (Terry) Cornell of Rochester, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 5 sisters-in-law; Gail (James) Buttery, Debbie (Danny) Murray, Echo (Mark) Dineen, Mary Rudesil and Sharon Rudesil, 1 brother-in-law; William Yeoman, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by David W. Ames, Director of the Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Canisteo.
Honoring Ed’s wishes there will be no calling hours or services at this time. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Canisteo.
In lieu of flower friends may make donations to the Vincent House of Wayland or to the Canisteo Ambulance Corps.
