In Memory of

Edward

Joseph

Maillet

Obituary for Edward Joseph Maillet

Millerton – Edward Joseph Maillet, 77, a forty year resident of Millerton, NY died peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. Mr. Maillet was a warehouseman for thirty nine years at the Millerton Agway prior to his retirement.

Born August 17, 1943 in Nova Scotia, Canada he was the son of the late Leonard Maillet and Marie (Poirier) and Frank Jong. He attended school in Dover Plains and Webutuck and enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He served our nation from 1966 to 1969 at which time he was honorably discharged. Ed resided in Ancramdale, NY for 10 years prior to moving to Millerton. On Aug 2, 1980 in Amenia, NY he married Brenda Ann Dietter. Mrs. Maillet survives at home in Millerton. Mr. Maillet was an honorary member of the Millerton Fire Company and a member of the Millerton Rescue Squad for 10 years and also belonged to the Millerton Grange.

In addition to his wife of forty years, he is survived by three children, Kris Maillet of Millerton, Frank Maillet and his wife Kristin of Dover Plains, NY and Denise Manfro of New Fairfield, CT; three grandchildren, Jaxon and Madison Manfro of New Fairfield and Karl Maillet of Dover Plains; two step granddaughters, Alexis and Lily Gagnon of Dover Plains; three brothers, Bernie Ross and his wife Joan of Cambridge, Ontario, Moses “Tony” Maillet and wife Mary of Amenia, NY and Mark Maillet and his wife Sharon of Inverness, FL and several nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a daughter, Anne Marie Maillet; two brothers, Thedious Poirier and his wife Joan of Nova Scotia and Donald Maillet of Fayetteville, NC.

There are no calling hours. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions in Ed’s memory may be made to the Millerton Agway, 5980 N. Elm Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546, to assist with agricultural and pet care needs to benefit local families. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send flowers, plant a tree or send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.