Edwin R. Booton, 73, of Old Forge, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, at Upstate Community Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Edwin was born on September 13, 1952, in Rome, New York, to the late Edwin and Marietta (Sestito) Booton. He was educated at Rome Free Academy, graduating in 1970 before attending SUNY Plattsburgh, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics. On September 15, 1984, Edwin married Sandra P. Morgan, in Connecticut. Together they shared 41 years of marriage. He was a dedicated husband and devoted father to their daughter Ashley.

After college, Ed began his career working for the Department of the Interior as a park ranger on the Skyline Drive in Virginia. He later worked for John Deere as a territory manager, and alongside his father-in-law in the material handling business, prior to moving to Old Forge. Once in Old Forge, he owned and operated Ed Booton Contracting. Ed was dedicated to his community, volunteering for 20 years with the Eagle Bay Volunteer Hose Company member 113 and 10 years as an EMT with Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services. Outside of work, he found his greatest escapes in simple pleasures, whether he was completely absorbed in a western or military history novel, out on the open road on his motorcycle, or casting a line to fish whenever he had the time.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sandy, his daughter, Ashley, and her husband, Alden NeQuent, all of Old Forge; his sisters, Ivy (Kevin) Lewis, Debra (Robert) Booton, and Bethany (Larry) Robinson, his Aunt Doreen (Brian) Kelly as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. Edwin was predeceased by his parents, uncle, Fr. Joseph Sestito and stepfather John Stoehr. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at Upstate Cancer Center for the exceptional care, compassion, and kindness they showed to Ed and his family throughout his illness. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Edwin's memory to the Eagle Bay Volunteer Hose Company or Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services.