Vaino Edward Waisanen, affectionately known to all as Eddie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15th. Eddie was born on October 31,1922 to Matti and Aino (Mustonen) Waisanen in Richardson Hollow. He was one of nine children. Eddie married Frances Littlehale on July 17,1949 and they moved to Prides Corner, Westbrook. Eddie was a self-employed contractor for his entire career but devoted his life to serving others in his community. He was a member of the Westbrook Planning Board for years. He was a Shriner and was a Past Master of Mason's Temple Lodge #86. He was also an active participant in the Kiwanis "We Build" program. Eddie also helped construct the current Prides Corner Church where he was a very active member. Eddie loved telling stories of life growing up in Richardson Hollow, running the farm and working the family logging business. He was especially proud of his Finnish heritage. Eddie and Frances owned a camp in Greenwood which was a former one room schoolhouse that Eddie and his siblings all attended. Eddie was predeceased by his wife Frances, his parents, Matti and Aino, sisters, Martha and Tyyne and brothers, Villo, Toivo, Henry, Eino and Michael. Surviving are his daughter Donna Witham LeClair and her husband Mark; his grandchildren, Heath, Reece and Courtney; his brother Harold, his sister-in-law Polly Durant, and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 8 PM Monday at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook.  A funeral service will take place at 10 AM Tuesday at the Prides Corner Congregational Church.  Interment will be on Wednesday at 10 AM at the Finnish Cemetery in West Paris. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Biny and her entire staff at Country Village Assisted Living in Casco for the exceptional care and love over the past two years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eddies memory to Country Village Assisted Living at P.O. Box 600 Casco, Me 04015.