Edward J. Ledoux ORANGE- Edward J. Ledoux, 82, of 129 Prentiss Street, died on Saturday, November 13, 2004 in Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol, after being stricken ill earlier at home. Born in Orange on March 2, 1922, he was a son of Joseph and Dora (Cloutier) Ledoux and had lived in Orange his entire life, as well attending the Orange schools. He enlisted into the United States Navy on November 4, 1942, serving during World War Two. A Ship Store Keeper 2nd Class, he served in the Mediterranean and Pacific Theatres until being Honorably discharged November 13, 1945. He was married to Joyce (Begor) until she died in 1985, and later married Aline (Chevalier) whom he had enjoyed over 15 years of marriage together. Following his Naval discharge, he worked at the former Orange Clothing Store, NECCO Candy Company in Boston, Prudential Insurance, and was working as a self employed carpenter when he retired in 1985. He was a life-long member of St. Mary's Church in Orange and former member of Orange Council of the Knights of Columbus. A member of the American Legion Post 172 in Orange, he was also a member of the Last Man's Club of World War Two, and a Life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5124. Besides his wife Aline, survivors include five sons, Edward Ledoux Jr. of Orange, John Ledoux of Athol, Raymond Ledoux of Orange, Joseph Ledoux of Southwick, MA, and Timothy Ledoux of Orange; Eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces; and a sister, Orianna Barrett of Orange. A sister, Leona Lawton, predeceased him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 10:00AM in St. Mary's Church, 19 Congress St., Orange. Interment will follow in South Cemetery, Orange. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to St. Mary's Church, 19 Congress St., Orange, MA 01364. Witty's Funeral Home, Orange, is directing the arrangements. Guest register and directions available at www.wittyfuneralhome.com.