Edna E. Taylor

Edna was always smiling and made each day easier. I've missed her over the years and now am deeply sad.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Taylor while she was my Mother's hospital roommate in the late 1970's. She was so kind, sweet and just downright warm and friendly. My Mom would just gush over, even though they were in the hospital, how lucky she was to have Edna as a roommate. Over the years, Mom would run into Mrs. Taylor at the grocery store and they always had a pleasant conversation.

Even though, at that time, I was in my late teens, when they roomed together, Mrs. Taylor...

Aunt Edna was always full of energy, optimism, and love for family and friends. When my parents and I traveled from Ohio to visit family in Elmira, we always stayed with Aunt Edna and Uncle Merrill in their house on Larchmont. I remember the laughter and warmth as folks played Euchre at her kitchen table.

She had a special place in her heart for children, and my kids became quite attached to her (and her talking car :-) during a visit in 1991.

When my dad and I visited her in...

Dear Edna, We were very sadden to hear about your passing. You were a very special lady and we loved you very much. You were a good neighbor and we had some good times with you. I hope you have peace now.B

Aunt Edna,

Mom and I will truly miss you. I will always remember the good times we shared. Rest in peace.

I will always remember all the fun times with Aunt Edna and Uncle Merrill. Whether it was at Lamoka Lake when I was really small or later on at Uncle Ed's camp on the St. Lawrence River, or family dinners at her house on Larchmont Avenue, a good time was had by all when with Aunt Edna. She was a great help to my mom when my dad died in 1985.

One of my fondest memories was when she and I went fishing in Uncle Ed's boat one day on the St. Lawrence. We got halfway out when we realized we...