Hinds, Edward J. of Middleboro, formerly of Lincoln, passed away on April 13, 2023. Beloved son of the late Edward H. Hinds and Edith M. (Hebert) Hinds; Predeceased in death by his devoted brother, John and sister-in-law Mary, survived by his sisters Edith Hinds of Gilford, NH, and Doris Timmins and her husband Arthur of Windham, NH as well as many nieces and nephews.

Eddie grew up in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School in 1949, he went on to attend both the New Hampton Prep School and the University of New Hampshire. He loved football and played in high school and college. He was drafted in the United Stated Army and served as a rifle man and medic in the Korean Conflict. He was wounded while in the battle of "Outpost Harry" but recuperated and returned to Korea. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his outstanding conduct. Upon his return home, Eddie joined in the family business, E. H. Hinds Trucking & Rigging in Watertown and became a manager and the lead estimator for the rigging department.

Eddie was a devoted family man who cared deeply for his parents, brother, sisters and many loving nieces and nephews. He lived with and took care of his mother until her death in 2012. Eddie showed his kindness to both family and friends and maintained lifelong friendships. He had a love for football, horses, racing and was an accomplished poker player. He owned several harness racing horses and additionally shared his father's passion for flat racing. He took great pleasure in traveling to watch horse racing. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington Saturday April 22 at 11am. Visitation immediately prior to the service from 10am to 11am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment to follow at the Lincoln Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers if you wish you may make a donation in Eddie's name to: Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. Box 40726, Nashville, TN 37204 or at garysinisefoundation.org.