John "TJ" Edmiston

After a courageous battle with glioblastoma, John “TJ” Edmiston passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

He was born on September 1, 1960, in New Britain to Mildred and John Edmiston. TJ was a graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1978. Throughout his working life, TJ held positions at New Britain General Hospital and the New Britain Post Office, where he dedicated 31 years of service. After retiring from the post office, he worked alongside family at Sahadi’s Hotties, where he was commonly referred to by family and customers as “Roy.”

TJ was a good-natured and resourceful man who enjoyed working on small engines and fixing things. A natural handyman, he often showed his love through the things he did for others, always willing to lend a hand, fix what was broken, or find a way to help the people he loved.

TJ is survived by his wife, Laine Edmiston; his daughter, Erika (Edmiston) Pilz, and her husband, Kevin; his son, Michael Edmiston, and his wife, Samantha; and his cherished granddaughter, Méabh. He is also survived by his sisters, Jacqueline Sahadi and Janet Manthey; his brother, Ronald Michaud; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin, 111 Chamberlain Hwy., Berlin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Church in Kensington. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, especially Dr. Amy Chan, for their care and support. They also wish to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Qureshi and Dr. Demopoulos of Hartford HealthCare.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made online to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at www.mskcc.org.

TJ will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.