Edward “Ned” W. Wilbur Jr., 83, of Bristol, R.I., passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at home.

He was the husband of Jo-Ann F. (Rugg) Wilbur.

Born in Providence, R.I., he was the son of the late Edward W. and Gertrude (Dumoussaud) Wilbur.

Ned had lived in Barrington, R.I., and moved to Bristol in 1964. He was a graduate of Barrington High School, the University of Rhode Island and Northeastern University, where he received a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.  e was employed by SEACORP of Middletown, R.I., as an engineering consultant after retiring from a 34-year career as an electrical engineer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, R.I.

Ned was affiliated with the First Congregational Church in Bristol. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, automobile repair, playing the trombone, cooking, listening to John Williams music, and especially helping and supporting others. He always had a welcoming smile, hug and/or handshake for everyone he met.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Sheryl L. Floris, Kristine J. Langello and her husband John, and Tracy J. Ukura; a sister, Caroline Savoie; and four grandchildren, Jaclyn Floris, Lane Ukura, Jonathan Floris, and Noah Ukura. He was also the brother of the late Stanton Wilbur, who passed away on Jan. 21, 2021.

Memorial service will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The East Bay Food Pantry and Thrift Store, 532 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809.

For information/online condolences, please visit www.wjsmithfh.com

Arrangements are by Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, R.I