Edward L. Diamond, 88, of Augusta Street, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Golden Hill Nursing Center in Kingston. He was born in Kingston May 12, 1929 to the late Charles and Louise (Schupp) Diamond. Prior to retirement he was an upholsterer at Pilgrim Furniture. Ed is survived by his wife, the former Elaine L. McElrath; daughter, Dara Cann and her husband Robert of Ticonderoga, NY; son. Craig M. Diamond of Kingston, NY; sister, Joan Garofalo of Kingston, NY and brother, Henry Diamond of FL; nieces & nephews. Ed was preceded in death by siblings, Charles, Donald, Francis and John Diamond, Dorothy Ortlieb, Gertrude Gallagher and Mary Kennelly. Visitation will be held at the Henry J. Bruck Funeral Home, 261 Broadway, Kingston, NY on Monday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am prior to an 11:00 am memorial service.