Former Car Owner Eddie Hamel Passes at 70

Edward Hamel, 70, of Middlefield, husband of Suzanne (Galanto) Hamel, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, at his home.

He was born in Waterbury, the son of the late Raymond and Adella (McLonis) Hamel. Before his retirement, he was employed as a mechanic, work which he loved throughout his life. Ed was a member of Hank’s Blue Grass Society, and will also be remembered as an avid race car fan, having raced his car at the Plainville Stadium, and, of course, he loved his trips to Maine.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Allen Hamel of Orange City, Fla.; three daughters, Denise Neals, Deborah Couto and her husband, Dennis, all of Deltona, Fla. and Doreen Miller of Summersville, S.C.; three brothers, Robert Hamel and his wife, Delores, of Terryville, Richard Hamel and his wife, Lorraine, of Terryville and Joseph Hamel of Loudon, N.H.; two sisters, Arlene Lodge of Pembroke, N.H. and Patty Clough and her husband, Robie, of Canterbury, N.H.; six grandchildren; stepmother, Julia Hamel of Contoocook, N.H.; many nieces, nephews and many other dear family members.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, in Middletown. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, c/o Dept. of Philanthropy, 55 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457.

Eddie is best known as the car owner of the #25 Modified driven by Bobby Knox at Plainville Stadium.

Sources: The Bristol Press/TheSpeedwayLineReport.com

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