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Althea Edwards Obituary
GROTON, NY - Althea E. Edwards, 87, of Cobb St., Groton, passed away on November 9, 2007 at the Cayuga Medical Center.
Born March 25, 1920 in Groton, NY, she was the daughter of a late Alonzo and Mary VanBenSchoten Ely.
A lifelong resident of the area, she had graduated from Cortland State Teachers College with a BS Degree in Education. Althea taught in the Elementary School at Groton Central School. She had also been involved in running the Country Workshop Antiques in Groton and had been a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Ithaca and the Senior Citizen groups in Groton, Lansing, and Homer.
Her daughter, Linda Nobles of Groton; a son, Ronald Edwards of Cape Coral, Florida; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; as well as her longtime friend, partner, and caregiver, Jessie Howe of Groton, survive her.
Her brother, Lauren Ely; sisters; and former husband, Donald Edwards, predeceased her.
Services will be held on Saturday, November 17, 12:00 p.m. at the Zirbel Funeral Home, 115 Williams St., Groton, with Pastor Sam Neno officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to Noon prior to the services. Interment will be in the Groton Rural Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tompkins County or Cortland County SPCA, SUNY Cortland Alumni Association, or to Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.
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Ron Dennis
November 14, 2007
Dear Ron and Linda,
So sorry to hear about your Mother's death. I will always remember playing double deck canasta at Owasco Lake years ago with your Mom and grandparents.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron and Donna Dennis
David Pohl
November 14, 2007
Jessie, Linda, Ron, and everyone else, I am so sorry for your loss. I hadn't seen Althea for a few years, but thought, and think, of her often. She was a thoughtful and caring woman. I have such fond memories of Labor Day weekends at the cottage on Owasco Lake, and the endless games of pinochle! And during my early childhood years spent in Groton, Althea, and her mother, Mary Ely, were two of the most important adults in my life other than my parents. I wish you all the best.
Theresa Conklin
November 13, 2007
Jessi, I am sorry to hear of Altheas passing. I was so saddened. She was such a sweet lady. I really enjoyed working with her through family and cghildrens services and playing cards with her. She was such a sweetheart. Theresa Conklin
Joyce Warner Marko
November 13, 2007
So very sorry to read about your mom Linda. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Barbara & Jerry Griffin
November 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May fond memories help comfort you at this time.
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