1921
2019
Hattie M. Edmunds passed away on May 9, 2019 at New London Hospital with family by her side.
She was born in Nashua, NH on July 18, 1921 to parents Laurence J. Parker and Doris M. Wilson Parker. Hattie was predeceased by her Husband Clarence W. Edmunds who she married in 1940, and her brother Laurence H. Parker.
Hattie worked at Edmunds Department Store (doing business as, Edmunds ACE Hardware) for 76 years. She also worked for her grandfather, Henry Wilson's Insurance Business 1939. In 1942 she bought the grocery and hardware business in Henniker-Edmunds Department Store.
Hattie attended Grade School in Bennington, NH, graduated from Peterborough High School, and Concord Business School in 1938
Hattie was a community volunteer and a member of a number of organizations. These included: a member of the 4H Club; a 3rd Generation President of Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War; a 72 year member of Order of Eastern Star where she served as past Matron-six times, past grand Ruth and Treasurer for 25 years; she was on the Board of Directors of Henniker Assembly Order of Rainbow for Girls; she was the Treasurer of Henniker Masonic Association; Supervisor of the Check-list in Henniker for 20+ years; Treasurer of Cogswell Spring Waterworks; 35 year volunteer for the NH Heart Association where she served as the first female state chairman of the board of directors; Board of Directors for the NH Kidney Foundation; She was the district Director and Publicity Chairman for the NH Federation of Women's Clubs; a member of Henniker and Concord Women's Clubs; Chairman of the Henniker Cook Book; and a 60+ year member of Rebekahs Assembly; President & Treasurer of the Highland Park Residents Club in St. Petersburg Fl.
She was a Justice of the Peace for 40 years and had the privilege of performing both grandchildren's marriage ceremonies. Her kindness was felt by all. We will miss the birthday cakes she made for the employees on their birthdays.
She is survived by her son Richard L. Edmunds, Sr. and his wife Lorraine of Antrim NH, her 2 grandchildren, Margaret Edmunds Palango and husband Vernon of Cary NC, Richard L. Edmunds, Jr. and wife Jeanine of Antrim NH, her 4 Great grandchildren, Hannah Klemmer, Thomas Klemmer, Andrew Edmunds, Brody Edmunds and her niece Sandra Parker Orr of Pittsburgh PA. She also leaves cousins, nieces and nephews.
The Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service Henniker, NH is assisting the family.
Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made in Hattie name to the Henniker Food Pantry P.O. Box 55 Henniker, NH 03242.
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Sorry for your loss. Hattie always made me smile when I spoke to her on the phone. Just something about her. She gave me sunshine. She will be deeply missed.
Jackie. (Cousineau Forest Products)
June 13, 2019
I remember the slogan, 'if Edmunds doesn't have it you don't need it' as a freshmen at NEC in 1963. It was a wonderful place. My condolences to the Edmunds and Henniker family. I spent a lot of time with the local town kids my age. When I later moved to Warner, Edmunds was my go to hardware store.
Bruce Brody
May 21, 2019
I will forever remember my days working at the store and taking young Dickie to the dump with me each Saturday while I was in college.
Dick Bowen
May 20, 2019
I remember when Hattie and Clarence spent their summers at their cottage on Horace Lake. Very nice people
I'm sorry for the family s loss.
Tracy Burl
May 19, 2019
My deepest regrets to the Edmunds family. A visit to the hardware store will never be the same without being greeted by her warm smile. There will be a void in Henniker with her passing.
Gerald McHugh
May 19, 2019
I had the good fortune to work for Hattie and Clarence all the time I was in High School. (1950 to 1955) She made great cakes for events, gave of her time for many causes, and at the same time was a really great business woman, always in a good mood and upbeat. She and Clarence taught me a lot about customer service and dealing with people that has served me well over the years.
She will be greatly missed by her family and by our community.
Leon Parker
May 17, 2019
Our heavenly father has given us a life span of 70-80 years if we are especially strong. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. May the words of Psalm 90:10,14 and 94:19 bring comfort to the family.
Pamela Johnson
May 15, 2019
A friend for many years. A sister in Eastern Star. She was treasurer of Henocon Chapter for as long as I can remember. I will miss popping my head in her office window at the store to say Hello.
Louise French
May 15, 2019
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