Edward Lee Cavey, 84, of Chardon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1941, in Frostburg, Maryland, to parents La Vern and Leo Cavey, and married Shirely Mavis (Miller) on January 19, 1963, in Painesville, OH, at the Community Christian Church. Ed retired at the age of 72 after spending many years doing tree trimming, which he loved. He liked to fish, hunt, and do woodworking and one of his favorite activities was walking his dog, of which he had many over the years. He leaves behind his beloved dog Sassy. His whole life he was always there to help any friend or family member that was in need of a place to stay, a meal, or just a conversation. Ed is survived by his children, Dawn M. Skidmore (Nick) of Claridon, OH, Denise M. McAllister (Paul) of Chardon, OH, Deena M. Harper (Solomon) of Hambden, OH; grandchildren, Kaylee and TJ Wells, Breanne and Matthew Barnuaskas, Shaylynn and Steven Levesque, Kelsey and Brad Cardina, Micaela and Jimmy Ebert, Shane McAllister, Branson and Samantha Skidmore, Miranda and Joshua Davis; great-grandchildren, Rori, Brad, Everly, Riley, Harlie, Amelia, Sadie, Callum and baby Skidmore Due in February of 2026; many nieces and nephews; and siblings, Shirley Jean Schrout of Morgantown, WV, Esther Baumgartner of Painesville, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mavis Cavey on July 9, 2024; parents, La Vern and Leo Cavey; and a brother, Donald Cavey. A graveside burial at Hambden Cemetery will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Geuaga County Dog Warden, 12513 Merritt Rd, Chardon, OH 44024. Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Rd, Geneva, OH 44041, assisted the family with arrangements. (440) 361-2273. www.LakeErieCrematory.com