March 6, 1954 — November 1, 2025
Born in Waltham, Ed was the son of Anna (Commons) Small of Apache Junction, AZ, and the late Charles Small. He grew up in Weston, where he was raised and educated, and remained deeply connected to his New England roots throughout his life.
Before retiring, Ed worked as a service advisor for several car dealerships, where he was known for his friendly demeanor, patience, and genuine care for both customers and colleagues. His dedication and warmth left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
A natural tinkerer, Ed found great joy in working on cars and spending time in his garage, where he could often be found fixing, improving, or simply enjoying the process of creating something with his hands. Above all, Ed’s greatest love was his family—his wife, children, grandchildren, and his loyal dog, Bentley—who brought him endless happiness and pride.
In addition to his wife, Judy, and his mother, Anna, Ed is survived by his three children: Nicholas Small and his wife, Christina, of Danielson, CT; Jessica Small and her fiancé, Matthew, of Whitinsville; and Kaitlynn Collins and her husband, Jason, of Willington, CT. He also leaves behind seven cherished grandchildren: Giovanni Haughey, Catalina Panczyk, Payton Small, Logan Collins, Ella Fryer, Charlotte Collins, and Emilia Fryer. Ed is also survived by his siblings Thomas Small of Apache Junction, AZ, and Sally Sinclair and her partner, Ron, of Mendon, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews.
His funeral service and burial will be held privately at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.
The Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home is honored to assist the Small Family with arrangements.
