Edward F. "Ted" Masterson, 54, of Salem, died as a result of heart failure on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Ted was born and raised in Salem and attended the Salem Public Schools. He was a smart, kind, sensitive, generous man with an inquisitive mind. He was a highly skilled mechanic and could fix anything he laid his hands on.

Ted was the youngest of seven siblings and will be dearly missed by those who loved him. Ted is survived by brothers, William and Robert of Salem, sisters, Pamela of Fort Myers, Florida, Linda (Victor Van Ballenberghe) of Anchorage, Alaska and Kathy (George) Bouffard and Deborah (John) Squires both of Salem as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Charlotte and William Masterson. A private service will be held at a future date. Arrangemetns are under the direction of the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., Salem. For additional information or online guest book please call 978 744 0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.