Woodbridge Firefighters Honor One of Their Own

Past Chief Ed Redfield was a beloved member of the Woodbridge Fire Association. This was clear from the fondness shown toward him at this year's Firemen's Installation Dinner.

Redfield was just shy of his 60-year anniversary as a Woodbridge Firefighter, which would have made him the longest serving member.

Today, the firefighters will show their respect for the chief by giving him one last ride around the center of town in the antique fire truck after his funeral service in New Haven. Townspeople who cannot make it to the church service are welcome and encouraged to say goodbye as the fire truck passes by Town Hall and the firehouse on the way to the Eastside Cemetery, 157 South Pease Road.

Here is Chief Redfield's obituary as printed in the New Haven Register.

REDFIELD, EDWARD B. In CT. Hospice September 11, 2011 Edward B. Redfield, 89, of Woodbridge. Husband of the late Mirian (Boylan) Redfield. Loving father of Elizabeth Leddy of Horsham, PA. Also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Julie Reilly and Jennifer McGhee and great-grandchildren, Conner, Casey and Megan Reilly.

Edward was born in New Haven May 11, 1922, son of the late Paul W. and Harriet (Buckley) Redfield. Mr. Redfield served in WWII with the U.S. Army and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge while serving in France.

He was a volunteer for the Woodbridge Fire Association and served as Chief from 1977 - 1981, and served as Treasurer and was a member of the Executive Committee.

He also was a member of the Connecticut Fire Chief's Association, the CT. State Fireman's Association, the Valley Fire Chief's Association, was a charter member of the New Haven Gardening Club where he served as Secretary, and was a member of the Center Church on the Green in New Haven.

Edward enjoyed his family, football, gardening, playing cards and going to the casinos.

Funeral services are Monday at 11 am in the Center Church on the Green, 311 Temple St., New Haven. Burial in Eastside Cemetery, Woodbridge. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers contributions to CT. Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden in care of arrangements.