Edward C. Karp, 88, of Bedford, NH, and formerly of Andover, MA, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a period of declining health. Ed was born in Export, PA, on Sept. 18, 1935, the son of the late Kooper and Helen (Borowiec) Karp. He was raised in Plum Boro, PA, as the second oldest of seven children. Ed proudly served in the Marines from 1953 to 1956 and graduated from Alliance College in Cambridge Springs, PA, in 1961. Prior to his retirement, he dedicated most of his professional life to the field of accounting. A devoted husband of 64 years, Ed was an incredible father and doting grandfather. He cherished time spent with his family, delighted in traveling, and found satisfaction in maintaining his home in Andover for over 47 years. He found immense joy in his Volkswagen Beetle, his passion for the History Channel and everything WWII-related, as well as the wonderful fruit buffets offered on cruise ships. Surviving members of his family include his loving wife, Marianne (Schmidt) Karp of Bedford; his three daughters, Nancy and her husband Michael Getchell of Northampton, MA, Suzanne and her husband John Bergeron of Bedford, NH, and Katie Grindrod of Nashua; four grandchildren, Elana, Sarah, David, and Rachel; and his siblings, John Karp, Esther Kasper, Sally Stuckey, and Bernice Karp. A celebration of life will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations honoring the life of Ed can be made to the Friends of Aine, Center for Grieving Children & Families at www.friendsofaine.com, or to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH, 03054 (www.hhhc.org). Kindly visit rivetfuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the family.