HUDSON FALLS – Edward William Cleavland, Sr., 67 of Hudson Falls, passed away at his home on May 4, 2023, with his family by his side.
Born February 10, 1956, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Sarge Cleavland and Nina (Daggett) Cleavland.
Ed was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School. Later in life, Ed obtained his associate degree in computer science from NRI.
He proudly served his country as a United States Marine.
Ed married Theresa “Terri” Smith in September of 1981 in Wichita, Kansas. They spent 40 years together until Terri’s passing in August of 2022.
Ed was a cross country truck driver for 15 years. After receiving his degree, he owned and operated his own computer business. Ed enjoyed serving his community by volunteering as a firefighter. He was a volunteer firefighter for 17 years beginning in Gansevoort and ending his career with his son, Edward, Jr., by his side with the South Queensbury Fire Department.
Ed loved hunting and fishing throughout Fort Ann, HAM Radio and “prepping”. He was skilled at wood working, making various pieces of furniture for his family. Ed was a very proud man with a memorable laugh.
In addition to his parents and wife, Ed was predeceased by his son, Robert Leon Smith, Sr.
Ed is survived by his children, Sadie Szucs and her husband, Wayne, Diana Staunton and her husband, Tom, and E.J. Cleavland and his wife, Jennifer; his grandchildren, Shyanne, Lucas, Connor, Logan, Aaron, Shane, Adelei, Gage, Emelia, Megan, Courtney, Mackenzie, Aubrey, Abigail, Robert, Austin, Tyler and Destiny; as well as his great-grandchildren.
Friends may call Monday, May 8, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.
A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home.
Burial will follow the funeral service at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward, with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hudson Falls Fire Department, 220 Main St., Hudson Falls, New York 12839 or the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
Gonna miss you Brother! Rena and I enjoyed our visits with you and Terri! Sadly Rena passed away last year from Covid! We had great times! I was always amazed about your knowledge of ham radio! And your knowledge of prepping! RIP! Till we meet again!
I will always remember playing with Eddy under the big willow tree in his backyard. We drank this weird 7up and milk combination he dreamed up. We imagined brilliant futures, all while the adults gossiped inside. I will miss you cousin. God speed.
Will never forget you buddy. Going to miss our exploits – trips to the range, tinkering with radios and swapping venison meals. So sorry I couldn’t be there for your final days. You will be missed.