Edward Arthur Blackmore, 92, passed away on December 23, 2019, in Stonington, the town that he loved.
Edward was a graduate of Stonington High School and served in the U.S. Army in Aschaffenburg, Germany, with the occupation forces following World War II. Ed was a full-time lobsterman for the next 31 years. During this time, he became a charter member of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) and was president and executive director from 1974-1991.,, He was a leader in establishing the lobster co-operative movement in Maine and was a member of the board of directors of the Stonington Lobster Cooperative for many years. >click to read< 10:50
Ed was a fine man who did much for his community including assisting with the plan to build the Stonington Fish Pier. His contributions have and will be enjoyed by fishing families for many generations to come. RIP Eddie.