Submitted by Marline Miller

Editor’s note: Ed Locke, who passed away in March, was a former president of the Ethical Society of Boston.

Ed gave to us in the Boston Ethical Community years and years of love and friendship. If you ever went on a walk with the walking group, which Ed led for some years, you might have heard the frog story.

If you attended some potluck suppers, you might have tasted Hunters’ stew. Ed cooked it so he would know the ingredients were ones that he could eat.

Perhaps you were at a potluck at Ed and Janet’s house where everyone brought only desserts.

Attending the discussion after seeing a movie on Sunday afternoon with the movie group, Ed often gave us many insights.

When Ed led the presentation of a book for the book discussion group you knew the book was covered in great depth.

Starting the new year on New Year’s Day with a hike in the Blue Hills and some event at Ed and Janet’s, a video or brunch, was a great start for the year.

Perhaps you attended a mini-course that Ed prepared, on “The Tempest” or “Hamlet” or “The Merchant of Venice” or Nietzsche — lucky you!

Or perhaps you were at a fun Ice Cream Extravaganza, with an unbelievable number of choices of ice cream and toppings.

In so many other ways over the years, as president, newsletter editor, membership chairperson, master of ceremonies at the 50th anniversary celebration and at the Chinese auctions at our annual members’ meetings, Ed gave of himself to the Ethical Community. He always had the amazing help of Janet.

Ed, we hope you knew that we all thank you for many, many years of love, friendship, and service and all the ways you have enhanced our lives and our community.