Edward Robinson Madill

Edward “Ed” Robinson Madill, 75, of New Kent, Virginia, passed away on Jan. 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on Apr. 13, 1946, Ed was raised in Northern Virginia and was a 1969 graduate of Virginia Tech. He worked most of his career as a mechanical engineer in Pennsylvania and New Jersey before retiring to New Kent, Virginia, in 2012.

A dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, he was the rock upon which others could tether their dreams. Though a man of few words, he had an innate sense of humor and quick wit and never failed to surprise people with an apt retort. He could turn a long story short or an equally short story long, particularly if it involved golf. Ed also loved a good breakfast.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Janie Madill, and brothers, Paul and Roy.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Ellen; son, Rob; daughter-in-law, Therese; grandson, Eamon; sister, Sharon and brother-in-law Mark Bishop; and will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors of the Groves Community in New Kent, as well as his puppy, Zoey.

He will be cremated following a private service on Friday, Jan. 14, at Richmond Coach & Cremation Service, 8500 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, VA, 23228. A larger Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributes be donated to New Kent County Fire-Rescue, 12007 Courthouse Circle, P.O. Box 209, New Kent, VA 23124, c/o Ed Madill, for the response and support they provide.