Edward DeCoster Leslie , 89, of Harleysville, PA; formerly of Scarborough, ME, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Peter Becker Community, Harleysville.

He was the loving husband of the late Patricia Mary Leslie (Crockett) for 64 years. Edward was born in Lewiston, Maine to the late Sherburn Leslie and the late Helen DeCoster Leslie.

He graduated from Dirigo High School, Dixfield, ME. Edward graduated from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. He was employed as an Electrician for Central Maine Power Co. for 37 years.

He was a member of the Two Cylinder Club, Lewiston, ME and the Lions Club of Scarborough, ME.

He was an avid collector of 1937 tractors including a John Deere Unstyled L.  He enjoyed narrow gauge steam railroads and collected railroad lanterns.

He is survived by: Daughter, Kathryn (Stephen) Shelly of Hatfield, PA; Son, Edward W. (Brenda) Leslie of South Casco, ME; 5 Grandchildren: Chad, Benjamin, Russell, Victoria and Daniel;  11 Great-grandchildren: Joseph, Amos, Samuel, Caden, Sarah, Anna, Margaret, Bridget, Rachel, Clara and Grace; and one Sister, Marilyn Sly of Mystic, CT.

He was preceded in death by Wife, Patricia Mary Leslie and Sister, Marcia Leavitt.

A Graveside Service will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies near Pittsburgh, PA at the family's convenience.

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com