Arthur Tripp Edgerly, 91, Passes Away

Longtime Middleboro and Venice resident leaves behind a legacy of family and community.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:51pm

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Arthur Tripp Edgerly, a 91-year-old resident of Middleboro, Massachusetts and Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. Born in 1934 in Beverly, Massachusetts, Edgerly had a long career in personnel recruitment and teaching, and was known for his love of family, the outdoors, and the birds and ducks at his lakeside home.

Why it matters

Edgerly's passing marks the end of an era for a family that was deeply rooted in the Middleboro community, with strong ties to the lake where they spent their summers. His life exemplifies the changing nature of retirement, as he and his wife Joan split their time between Massachusetts and Florida over the decades.

The details

After meeting his wife Joan at Stop & Shop, Edgerly earned a master's degree in agricultural economics from Cornell University. He went on to found his own personnel recruitment firm, Edgerly Associates, and also taught marketing courses at local colleges. Edgerly and his wife raised their family in Bridgewater and Middleboro, moving to a lakeside home in Middleboro in 1979 where they spent their summers. The couple also enjoyed long winters in Venice, Florida during their retirement.

  • Edgerly was born on November 8, 1934 in Beverly, Massachusetts.
  • He passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 at the age of 91.

The players

Arthur Tripp Edgerly

A 91-year-old resident of Middleboro, Massachusetts and Venice, Florida who had a long career in personnel recruitment and teaching.

Joan Chenard Edgerly

Edgerly's wife of 60 years, with whom he raised a family and split time between Massachusetts and Florida during retirement.

Kathleen Ryan

Edgerly's daughter, who lives in Randolph, Massachusetts with her husband Gregory.

Donna Freidenfeld

Edgerly's other daughter, who lives in Round Rock, Texas with her husband David.

Massachusetts Audubon Society

The organization receiving donations in Edgerly's memory, as he had a special fondness for the birds and ducks at his lakeside home.

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The takeaway

Edgerly's life exemplified the changing nature of retirement, as he and his wife split their time between Massachusetts and Florida over the decades. His passing marks the end of an era for a family deeply rooted in the Middleboro community, where they spent their summers at the lakeside home Edgerly cherished.