Former Fire Commissioner Oakland Mapleville Fire Dept., Edward Bertholic, Dies
Thursday, July 08, 2021
Edward J. Bertholic Sr., 84, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Kathleen A. (Marceau) Bertholic of Mapleville. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Edward and Gladys (Smith) Bertholic.
Ed worked in pipeline maintenance for Algonquin Gas for many years. He was a member of the Oakland Mapleville Fire Department for over 55 years and served as chief for 27 of those years. He served as Fire Commissioner from 2006 until March 2021. He was past president of Northern RI Fire Fighters League, a life member of the RI State Fire Fighters League, and president and member of the Fire Officers Club of RI. He also was a member of the RI Association of Fire Chiefs and the RI Forest Fire Advisory Board. He served as past president of both the Association of New England Ox Teamsters and the Tri-State Fire Fighters Association.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons: Joseph E. Bertholic, Robert P. Bertholic, and Edward J. Bertholic Jr., all of Mapleville; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, July 11, 2021, from 5 to 7 pm in the Boucher Funeral Home, 272 Sayles Ave., Pascoag.
Funeral services and burial will be private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the OMFD Fire Department Equipment Fund, 46 Oakland School St., Oakland, RI 02858.
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