Edward B. Bjorklund Branford, Connecticut Obituary

Edward B. Bjorklund

Edward B. Bjorklund of Branford died suddenly, Sunday August 30, 2020 at Branford Hills Health Care Center. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jane Bjorklund. Ed was born in Dvardala, Sweden September 29, 1925, son of the late Sven and Lisa Falk Bjorklund. He came to this country in 1951 and was employed as an electrical engineer at various employers, eventually retiring from the Hospital of St. Raphael. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Branford. He was a devoted family man, and he enjoyed sailing and golfing and was a long-time member of Lyman Meadows Golf Club and Vasa, a Swedish cultural club. Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Ann (Mark) Lubeski of Branford, Robert (Laura) Bjorklund of Rockwall, TX, and Joan (Frank) Santacroce of Northford; his stepchildren, Linda, and David Carlson; his grandchildren, Jennifer (James) Doherty, Tara and Kristina Lubeski, Bryce Bjorklund, Brittney (Brad) Laney, Stephen (Jacqueline) Santacroce, Daniel Santacroce; and five great-grandsons. He was predeceased by his son Edward Bjorklund, his first wife Madelyn Bjorklund, his brother Olle Bjorklund and his sister Agneta Strand. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of his family.
September 29, 1925 - August 30, 202009/29/192508/30/2020
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Carole and Russ Berg
September 18, 2020
Heart was posted for Edward B. Bjorklund.
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Carole and Russ Berg
September 18, 2020
We are sending our love and sympathy to the entire family. Agneta and I were sisters in spirit as she lived with me in Richland, WA in 1961-2 and the whole Swedish family became part of ours. We visited back and forth until she and Ingemar died and now their children ar... Continue Reading
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Fr. Charles Sammons, OFM Cap.
September 4, 2020
I was blessed to meet Mr. Bjorklund many times in my job working with his son Edward in the late 1990s. A true gentleman and a class act. May he rest in peace and all who mourn him know consolation.
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Doug Ammann
September 3, 2020
To Ed's family. So sorry to hear of his passing, your dad was a kind and down to earth guy. Your family is blessed to have such a wonderful dad and husband. my heartfelt sympathy.
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Nancy Laggis Orlando
September 3, 2020
Ann, my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. Nanc
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