Photo courtesy of REED & BENOIT FUNERAL HOME INC
Chaumont, New York
Edith Ilean Bancroft, 95, Chaumont passed away Monday, May 14th at Hospice of Jefferson County Ellis Farm with her family by her side.
Edith was born in Kingston, Ontario on September 22, 1922 a daughter to the late Frederick and Ethel Comper Millard.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 17th at 1:00 pm in the Brownville Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
Edith is survived by her children, Frederick (Patricia) Bancroft, Watertown; Kathie Grant, Watertown; Robert (Sarah) Bancroft, Chaumont; her grandchildren, Adam, Carrie, Erica, Jeff, Kimberly, Kris, Bill and several great grandchildren.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Barry Kelly and her sister and brother-in-law, Doreen and Jerry Carr.
Edith worked for many years as a ward secretary at Samaritan Medical Center. She loved knitting, fishing, gardening and was once active with the Girl Scouts.
Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com
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Dear Rob and family. We sure did have some fun times! I remember your Mom as being funny and witty, I knew right away I liked her. Fond memories of times spent with the Bancroft family. Love, Lee
Lee Ann LaVanchard
May 16, 2018 | Dexter, NY | Friend
Dear Fred and Bancroft family, very sorry to read about the loss of your Mom. I know when we were in High School, we managed to drive her and your Dad crazy wondering what we were going to do next for OUR excitement. She will be missed by all. Thoughts and Prayers go out to entire family from Joanne and myself.
Denny and Joanne Van Camp
May 16, 2018 | WATERTOWN, NY | Friend
Uncle Rob, Aunt Sarah, and Aunt Kathie...my prayers go out to everyone in the family. Grandma was the sweetest and most willful woman I've ever known. She was full of stories to tell and was always interested in how I've been and what I've been up to. I'll miss her very much.
DJ Schwalm
May 15, 2018 | Watertown, NY
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. sorry for your loss.
Gail Schwalm
May 15, 2018 | Watertown, NY | Friend
So sorry for your loss you all our in our thoughts and prayers Sincerely The Heaths & Hudons
renee heath
May 15, 2018 | Redwood, NY | Friend
Dear Kathy and Family.......we always loved your mother....she took such great care of Sean when he was a toddler. Sorry for your loss. Sending our prayers Claudia & Don❤
Claudia Paddock
May 14, 2018
Fred and Patty Im so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember all the fun we had growing up on the north side. Great memories. God bless her. Barry
Barry Kukowski
May 14, 2018 | Clayton, NY | Friend
Fred and patty sorry to for the passing of your mom my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Margaret Canale
May 14, 2018 | Watertown | Friend
