79, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2015 at home. He was the companion of Ernestine Pascetta.
Born in Providence, on December 5, 1935, he was the son of the late Leo H. and Freda (Boyer) Loignon. Edwin was a mechanic for West Fountain Auto Body for 20 years, before retiring and was a US Airforce Korean War veteran.
Besides his companion he was the father of Lisette Winman of North Providence and Leslie Lorah of Wayne, New Jersey; two grandchildren Justin and Jake Lorah. He was the brother of Diana Fontenault of Ct Joan Andrews of Coventry and the late Mary Ann Vezina and Sandra Pontbriand.
His funeral services with Military Honors will gather at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday April 4, 2015 at the entrance at RI Veterans Cemetery, in Exeter.