Edward Lee Lafferty, 79, of Cape Charles, died Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. A native of Cheriton, he was the son of the late Grover L. and Elizabeth Hamblin Lafferty. He is survived by six sisters, Mary L. Bennett of Cheriton, VA, Barbara L. Dickerson of Jamesville, VA, Charlotte L. Whitman & her husband George of Machipongo, VA, Abbie L. Borum and her husband Larry of Orlando, FL, Colleen L. Makin and Betty Jo Petty and her husband Bill, all of Dover, DE; two brothers, Frank L. Lafferty and his wife Mary of Assawoman, VA and Grover L. Lafferty, Jr. and his wife Beth of Bloxom, VA; several nieces and nephews and his devoted cat, Boots. Mr. Lafferty was predeceased by a brother, Bart Lafferty. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from the graveside of Cape Charles Cemetery with the Rev. Randy E. Lewis officiating. Family will join friends Wednesday from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy, memorials contributions may be sent to the S.P.C.A. Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 164, Onley, VA 23418. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements by the Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home, Cape Charles, VA.