Obituary of Edward R. Cort, Jr.

The family of Edward R Cort, Jr. of North Carver is saddened to announce Edward's passing on Sunday June 19th 2022 at the age of 61. He will be remembered by his loving wife of 39 years Karen, daughter Jennifer, and sons Edward III, and Derreck (Savannah), Cort, And his lifelong friend David Kelso. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren that he loved dearly, Christian, Cody, Drake, James, Skyla, Maddy,  Jackson, Elizabeth, and Logan. He also leaves his sister Judith  Disbrow,  and brothers John and Michael Cort as well as many nieces and nephews. 

Edward was predeceased by his parents Edward and Shirley Cort, his sister's Maria Cort and Allison Hicks.

Edward was born in Brockton on March 3, 1961 and lived his life giving and helping others. He was a lifelong contractor who loved what he did and loved passing along any knowledge he could. In Edward's younger years he ran a non-profit boxing gym for underprivileged youth.

Ed left a lifelong impact on so many people and will be missed.  His heart was huge and his faith in God was strong.

Visiitng hours will be held on Friday, June 24th from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58)  in Carver. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday June 25th at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes and Carver. In lieu of flowers donation can be sent to St Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN.  38148 Here - St. Jude Childrens Hospital