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Edith Travis Obituary
WAPPINGERS FALLS - Edith L. Travis, 102, died peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2014 at her home.
Born in New York City on December 10, 1911, she was the daughter of Russell Bennett and Rose Reinhardt. She graduated from Briarcliff Manor High School. On March 19, 1937 in Ossining, Edith married Merle Travis who predeceased her on January 10, 1991. A true "Farmer's Wife", Edith and Merle owned and operated Travis Farm in the Town of Wappinger from 1943-1974. She was a member of the Hopewell Reformed Church where she served on the Women's Guild, and a member of the Home Bureau. She enjoyed gardening, canning and refinishing furniture, and will forever be remembered for her apple pies.
Edith is survived by her son, John Travis and his wife Betty of Penfield; her daughter, Lorraine Valk of Wappingers Falls; her grandsons, Steven Travis and his wife Lisa, and Kenneth Travis; and her great-grandchildren, Clayton, Sarah, Katherine and Tyler Travis. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her stepfather, Raymond Reinhardt and her son-in-law, Donald Valk.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am at the Hopewell Reformed Church, 143 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by interment in Hopewell Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hopewell Reformed Church, 143 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. For driving directions, online condolences and memorial donations, please visit Edith's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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David Cross
March 3, 2014
My condolences go out to your family on your loss. As a younger guy I had great memories and so much fun swimming there and helping with your snack bar. A great long life she had, may she now rest in peace!
LUCKY LUONGO
February 27, 2014
Dear Lorraine,
I remember your mother well, I'm so very sorry you have lost her. Mothers are very special angels. God Bless Her. [email protected]
Lorraine Baird Kerins
February 26, 2014
Lorraine, my deepest sympathy. Your Mom lived a great life and was a very nice lady.
Lorraine Baird Kerins
Thanksgiving Dinner 2013
Steve Travis
February 26, 2014
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Cyndy and Kevin Warren
February 25, 2014
A great lady, we enjoyed knowing her and worshiping with her. She will certainly be missed!
Dianne & Doug Archer
February 25, 2014
Edith was such a wonderful and loving person.. funny and caring.. we last spoke together for a while at the Harvest dinner and she was a hoot! She's a lost treasure and will be remembered by all who knew her. RIP.. Peace, Dianne & Doug (we aren't in the area presently so we'll miss the funeral)
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