Edward Donald Montague

Edward Donald Montague passed away in Sonoma, California, on February 25, 2018, at the age of 89. He was born on April 2, 1928, in Alameda, California, to Henrietta Veronica and Harry Joseph Montague.

He grew up in Oakland, served in the Merchant Marines and US Army during World War II, and was a member of Teamsters Local 70.

In 1951 he married the love of his life, Theresa Ann Hoch. Together they raised their four children in San Leandro. They retired to Sonoma in 1989, and enjoyed traveling and playing bingo.

He is survived by his children, Debbie, Jim (Brenda), Barb and Linda; cherished granddaughter Mattie; sisters Mary and Alice; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Theresa; his mother and father; and sisters Harriette and Diane.

He will be greatly missed, but remembered for his love of family.

There will be a Memorial Mass on Monday, March 5, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Solano Catholic Church, 469 Third St. W., Sonoma. Following the Mass, friends are invited to visit with the family at Pueblo Serena clubhouse, 951 Fifth St. W., Sonoma. Burial to follow on Tuesday, March 6, at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward.

Memorial gifts may be made to the American Stroke Association www.strokeassociation.org.

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