Edward “Ed” Joseph Rupard, 82, of North Beach died Jan. 22, 2013, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick.

He retired as a battalion chief with the Washington, D.C., Fire Department in 1977 after a 25-year career. He and his wife, Jean, had resided in Calvert County since 1972. He was a good man.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Jean; four sons, Steve and his wife, Jeanie, Ed and his wife, Linda, Scott and his wife, Dana, and Dan and his wife, Terry; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Interment was held Jan. 25 at Southern Memorial Gardens.