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Edith Knowlton Obituary
WALLINGFORD, CT - Edith Lind Knowlton, 82, of Ashlar Village, Wallingford, died peacefully Monday, September 9, 2013. She was the loving wife of Robert C. Knowlton.
Edie was born in New York City, February 6, 1931, a daughter of the late John F. Lind and Madeleine C. (Smith) Lind. She grew up in Auburn, Massachusetts and had been a resident of Delaware and Kinston, North Carolina for many years until moving to Connecticut. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1949 and Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing in 1952; she received her certification in Occupational Health Care in 1981 and was employed as a registered nurse for many years at E.I. DuPont.
Edie gave a great deal of time to causes she believed in, serving as a medical missionary in the South Pacific in 1969, working on American Red Cross blood drives and disaster relief teams, volunteering for United Way, driving for Meals on Wheels, and teaching as a qualified educator for the HIV-AIDS program. In 1993 she received the North Carolina Governor's Award for outstanding volunteer service.
Her love of nursing and helping others was second only to her love of family. In addition to Bob, her husband of 60 years, she is survived by her daughter Alison Karam and her husband Chris of Killingworth, CT and grandson Paul Robert Karam. She also leaves her sister, Diane C. Ela Lauzon (Auburn, MA), an aunt, Judy Williams (Hampton, VA), eight nieces and nephews, and was predeceased by her brother, Dr. John A. Lind.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday, September 21, 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 65 North Main Street, Wallingford, CT. Interment will be private. There will be no funeral home calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 65 North Main St., Wallingford, CT 06492, or to the Masonic Charity Foundation, P. O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492. To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, please visit
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September 17, 2013
Bob,
We were sorry to hear of Edith's passing. We fondly remember the great fellowship and golf with Edith and you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John and Janice Hendrix
September 17, 2013
Mr. Knowlton and Alison,
Grandma Knowlton will be greatly missed. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Kevin,Heather, Sarah and Christopher Price
Rosann Wade
September 17, 2013
What a lovely photo of Edie. I remember our friendship with Edie and Bob in Delaware in our very young days. What great New Year's parties you gave!
Linda Sutton
September 17, 2013
Had the pleasure of serving on the Red Cross Bd in Lenoir County, NC for many years. She was a very dedicated volunteer. I learned a lot from her. Rest in well deservedwaiting peace Ms. Edith.
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Jean Culbreth
September 16, 2013
Edie was such a special friend to me during my time at the Red Cross. She always called me Jeannie which I loved. During the last few weeks I have been looking for her on Facebook, just had her on my mind. I will miss her greatly.
Jioan Bradshaw
September 16, 2013
Prayers and thoughts going your way on the loss of Mrs. Knowlton. I remember her so well at KCC. She was a fine person in so many ways.
Joan/KCC
Judy White
September 15, 2013
The most loving and beautiful women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I will rejoice for her return home.
cheryl
September 15, 2013
Sorry for your lost. May the family find comfort in God's word the Bible. 2 Timothey 3:16
Kathryn (Lind) Andrews
September 14, 2013
Aunt Edie, you were a wonderful woman! We were so very lucky to have you in our lives. You will be greatly missed but will also live in our memories forever! Give my dad a big hug for me! We love you!!!
Kathryn, Gary, Forrest & Lauren Andrews
Joan McMahon
September 14, 2013
Bob $ Alison, thanks for sending on the notice. I will share with the MGH Alumni Assn. and our classmates. You are in my prayers and thoughts
Lisa Wilder
September 14, 2013
Mom K was an incredible lady! She was a great Mom and was loved by all! My heart and prayers go out to Dad K, Alison and your family. She will be greatly missed....but the memories will never fade.
Love, Lisa Wilder and family
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