Edith C. Blackburn

Edith C. Blackburn (Bennett), 94, died on September 9, 2024, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE. She was born June 6, 1930, at home in Norristown, PA, the daughter of Charles W. B. Bennett and Mary Ann Bennett (Edmundson).
Edee attended and graduated from Norristown High School in Norristown, PA, where she met her sweetheart, Irvin Blackburn. They married on April 28, 1951. At the time, their respective parents said the marriage wouldn't last. After 73 years, two children, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many travels and adventures, it most certainly did.
Edith worked as a secretary after high school and in the early years of her marriage. She followed Irvin to Fort Hood, TX where they lived until he shipped out to Korea. She worked as a homemaker for most of her adult life. When time permitted, Edee enjoyed drawing, painting and yoga.
After spending 50+ years in PA, Edith and Irvin moved to Lewes, DE where they enjoyed the beach, boating, fishing, crabbing, and soaking up the sun. She and Irvin traveled to Florida and the western U. S. each winter for many years.
Edith was a member of the Lewes Pocahontas chapter of the Improved Order of Red Men and the Lewes Senior Center. She enjoyed many trips and activities there.
Edith is predeceased by her parents, her sister, Eleanor; her brother, Charles; and her sister, Mary. She is survived by her husband, Irvin; daughter Kathleen Heacock (Mathilda), Milton; son Richard Blackburn (Molly), Norristown, PA. Grandchildren: Daniel Heacock (Whitney) of CT; Shawn Heacock (Corey) Wilmington, DE; Emily Britcher (Brian), Pottstown, PA; Megan Hines, Norristown, PA; Julia Light (Brandon), Charleston, SC. Eight great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends.
A Memorial service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium Atkins-Lodge Chapel 16961 Kings Highway Lewes, DE. 19958 at 11:30AM – 12:00PM. Followed by a private Interment at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00AM-11:30AM.
Memorial gifts may be made in Edith's name to Delaware Hospice Milford Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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