Obituary of edgar newton doubleday ii

Edgar Newton Doubleday II, "Ed", 91, of Navarre, Florida passed away at home with his loving family on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Ed was a kind, compassionate, and caring man who dedicated his life to his family, friends, and YMCA members. Ed proudly served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After graduating from Springfield College, Ed began a lifetime career with the YMCA as an Executive in Schenectady NY, Niagara Falls NY, Wilton CT, and Glens Falls NY, retiring to Navarre, FL. Ed enjoyed his family, fishing, and golfing, but his favorite pastime was telling his great stories of the "old" days. Ed was born on May 4, 1930, in Westport CT. He was married to the love of his life, the late Katherine (nee Berg), for 37 years. Ed was a devoted father of Frederick H. (Crystal), Susan Doubleday Wilson (Robert), and Edgar N. III (Jennifer). Ed was cherished grandfather to 9 and great grandfather to 4. Ed was predeceased by his loving parents F. Edgar "Doc" and Ethel (nee Miller) Doubleday. Relatives and friends will be invited to a celebration of Ed's life at a date to be determined later. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ed's name to the Westport Weston YMCA in Connecticut. Arrangements entrusted to Family-Funeral & Cremation of Mary Esther, Florida.