Edith L. Jones, 88, of Cortland Street, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born February 28, 1921 in Penfield, NY, Edith was the daughter of Richard G. and Edith Margaret Kelsall Smith. After graduating from Penfield High School, she worked at Woolworth’s in Rochester prior to World War II and subsequently at Kodak where she met her husband, Glenn, who she married at Davidson Army Airfield. Following Glenn’s discharge from active duty, Edith worked several jobs. Glenn died in August of 1964. Edith then became a legal secretary and eventually joined the Xerox Corporation as an executive secretary to the vice president. Edith retired in 1985 and moved to Norwich in 1987. During 1978, in East Rochester, she married Clarence ‘Cal’ Jones who died in November of 2001.
Edith enjoyed reading, boating and cooking. She was a member of St. Paul’s Church, the Eastern Star and a former president of the Ladies of Charity.
Edith is survived by her son, James Cushman and his wife, Nancy, of Norwich; her daughter, Hazel Schreiber and her husband, Ronald of Honeoye, NY; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a sister, Betty Phelps of East Rochester. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was predeceased by a brother, James Smith and a sister, Dorothy Santillo.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Edith will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at St. Paul’s Church. Friends are invited to call in the Marion Chapel of St. Paul’s Church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will be at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery in Penfield, NY.
Contributions in memory of Edith may be made to the Ladies of Charity, c/o Marilyn Coffey, 65 Cortland Street, Norwich, NY 13815.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.
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Edith was a terrific women, she was married to my grandfather Cal. I can remember alot of good times at the lake with them.
Kim
Our thoughts and prayers and with you and the entire family at this most difficult time. May she rest in peace.
Bill, Karen, and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We know that your mother was extremely fortunate in the constant, compassionate care provided by your family. We hope that special memories will sustain you during this difficult time.
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