Edith KRECH

KRECH, Edith (Mack)
Edith M. Krech, 85, of Greystone Retirement Home in Portland, former resident of Luther Manor, Middletown, passed away suddenly this past Wednesday evening (April 18, 2012) at Middlesex Hospital. She was born on August 11, 1926 in Old Saybrook, CT, the daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Appelle) Mack. Edith attended the Portland school system, excelling in English and home economics; skills lavished on her family and friends throughout her life. Edith is survived by her son, Steven Krech of Middletown; daughter Shelley Lamontagne and husband Richard of East Hampton; a grandson, Scott Carlson of Worcester, MA; and two stepgrandsons, Shane and Justin Lamontagne along with their families. She also leaves behind her sister, Frances Mack of Middletown and brother-in-law, Mario Galanto of Las Vegas, NV. Edith was predeceased by her sisters, Ethel Griswold and Helen Galanto. One of the other joys in her life was the family dog, Ricochet, whose weekly visits lit up Edith's face.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 10 a.m. at the Luther Ridge Chapel, 624 Congdon Street West, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Edith's memory to the John Georgiades Cancer Fund, c/o Savings Institute Bank, 115 Main Street, Hebron, CT 06248.