It is with great sadness that the family of Edward (“Ed”) Joseph Proctor announces his passing on Friday, March 10, 2023, in Largo, FL at the age of 95, after suffering a stroke. Ed lived most of his life in Dorchester, MA. He proudly served in the U.S Army during World War II, earning two medals. A long time Teamster, he was also an avid boater, fisherman (especially for lobster), hunter and outdoorsman. Everyone who knew Ed knew his love of cats and dogs and his philanthropy for many animal organizations and charities including Alley Cats and the MSCPA. He enjoyed a very active social life as a parishioner at St. Gregory’s of Dorchester and a member of several social organizations including the K-Club and the Sixty And Over Club, which let him exercise his passion for dancing. Widowed twice, he was a devoted and loving husband of Alice for 37 years and Frances for 32 years. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Mary (née Lavangie). He is survived by his brother Robert of Lower Falls, Canada and was predeceased by his siblings George “Ernie” of Weymouth, MA; Catherine "Kay" McCarthy of Naples, FL; Gertrude “Lorraine” Nelson of Dayton, OH; Melvin of Braintree, MA; Gerald “Butch” of Tewksbury, MA; and Carl of Pembroke, MA. He is survived by all his children Leon (Sheila) of Greenville NH, Stephen (Ruth) of San Pedro CA, James (Teresa) of Methuen MA, Joseph of Largo FL, Richard (Pamela) of Collierville TN and Mary of Ontario CA; and by his stepsons Richard Carney Jr. of Abington, MA and Philip (Donna) Carney of Raynham, MA. He is also survived by a multitude of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 25, 2023, in St. Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, at 10 o’clock. Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday, March 24, 2023, 6-8 pm. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

In memory of Edward, please make donations to Bay Pines VAHC, Attn: Voluntary Service, 10000 Bay Pines, Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744