Edwin B. Gentle died on Sept. 28 in Edgartown from complications of laryngeal cancer. He was 88.

Ed was born on August 7, 1937 in Oak Bluffs to Edwin B. Gentle Sr. and Caroline Gentle. He grew up in Edgartown and enjoyed traveling with family and friends to South Florida each winter season.

He was employed at Norton and Esterbrook for many years and he worked on numerous boats throughout his career. He was married to Frances M. Gentle and they had many great years together. Some of their favorite times together included fishing the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby and scalloping in Cape Pogue Bay and Katama Bay.

In later years, after leaving Edgartown Marine, he worked with his son, Edwin B. Gentle III, in the boat service business. He and his son worked together full-time for over 30 years until Ed retired in January of 2025.

Ed enjoyed fishing with his friends, golfing and leisure time on his boat in Edgartown Harbor.

He is predeceased by his wife, Frances M. Gentle and his brother Steven Gentle.

He is survived by his son, Edwin B. Gentle III, his nephew, Steve Gentle, and his niece, Jane Gentle, all of Edgartown.

Funeral services will be held on Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. in New West Side Cemetery in Edgartown followed by a reception at the Wharf Pub after the graveside service.

Donations may be made in the memory of Ed and Fran Gentle to VNA Hospice Located on 25 Independence Drive Hyannis, MA 02601.