FARMINGTON – Edith Hayes Walters, 88, of Wilton, Maine passed away peacefully in her sleep at Franklin Memorial Hospital, with family at her bedside on Monday, December 09, 2013.
She was born February 19, 1925 in Benton, Maine, the daughter of Harold and Eunice (Norton) Hayes; she was the eldest of four siblings. She graduated from Gardiner High School, continuing her education with a Bachelor's Degree from Gorham State Teacher's College and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Maine at Orono.
She married Philip Walters July 26, 1958, in Mount Vernon. They made their home together in Wilton, where they raised two sons. She was known for her excellent homemaking skills and wonderful cooking. She taught second and third grades for eleven years in Maine and Massachusetts. She continued her passion for teaching throughout her life, teaching Sunday school at the Wilton United Methodist Church for many years, as well as giving her time to the Literacy Volunteers of America and acting as a den mother for the Cub Scouts of America. She was a woman of strong faith, a lifelong member of the Methodist Church.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and playing games with the youngest members of the family. She was an avid letter writer and sender of cards, careful to stay in touch with those she loved, including many west coast relatives.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Philip; sons Kenneth and his wife Nancy of Wilton, Thomas of Industry; grandchildren DeAnna of New Sharon and Caleb of Industry; and great-grandchildren Hunter, Summer and Dorothy. She is also survived by her sisters Marlene and husband Harold of Mount Vernon; Betty and her husband Howard of Lyman; brother Robert and his wife Mietsie of Tolland, Conn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staffs of Franklin Memorial Hospital and Sandy River Nursing Center for their excellent care and compassion.
Interment will be in the spring at the Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton. (Morning Sentinel 12/11/2013 & Wiles Remembrance Center)
She was born February 19, 1925 in Benton, Maine, the daughter of Harold and Eunice (Norton) Hayes; she was the eldest of four siblings. She graduated from Gardiner High School, continuing her education with a Bachelor's Degree from Gorham State Teacher's College and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Maine at Orono.
She married Philip Walters July 26, 1958, in Mount Vernon. They made their home together in Wilton, where they raised two sons. She was known for her excellent homemaking skills and wonderful cooking. She taught second and third grades for eleven years in Maine and Massachusetts. She continued her passion for teaching throughout her life, teaching Sunday school at the Wilton United Methodist Church for many years, as well as giving her time to the Literacy Volunteers of America and acting as a den mother for the Cub Scouts of America. She was a woman of strong faith, a lifelong member of the Methodist Church.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and playing games with the youngest members of the family. She was an avid letter writer and sender of cards, careful to stay in touch with those she loved, including many west coast relatives.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Philip; sons Kenneth and his wife Nancy of Wilton, Thomas of Industry; grandchildren DeAnna of New Sharon and Caleb of Industry; and great-grandchildren Hunter, Summer and Dorothy. She is also survived by her sisters Marlene and husband Harold of Mount Vernon; Betty and her husband Howard of Lyman; brother Robert and his wife Mietsie of Tolland, Conn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staffs of Franklin Memorial Hospital and Sandy River Nursing Center for their excellent care and compassion.
Interment will be in the spring at the Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton. (Morning Sentinel 12/11/2013 & Wiles Remembrance Center)
FARMINGTON – Edith Hayes Walters, 88, of Wilton, Maine passed away peacefully in her sleep at Franklin Memorial Hospital, with family at her bedside on Monday, December 09, 2013.
She was born February 19, 1925 in Benton, Maine, the daughter of Harold and Eunice (Norton) Hayes; she was the eldest of four siblings. She graduated from Gardiner High School, continuing her education with a Bachelor's Degree from Gorham State Teacher's College and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Maine at Orono.
She married Philip Walters July 26, 1958, in Mount Vernon. They made their home together in Wilton, where they raised two sons. She was known for her excellent homemaking skills and wonderful cooking. She taught second and third grades for eleven years in Maine and Massachusetts. She continued her passion for teaching throughout her life, teaching Sunday school at the Wilton United Methodist Church for many years, as well as giving her time to the Literacy Volunteers of America and acting as a den mother for the Cub Scouts of America. She was a woman of strong faith, a lifelong member of the Methodist Church.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and playing games with the youngest members of the family. She was an avid letter writer and sender of cards, careful to stay in touch with those she loved, including many west coast relatives.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Philip; sons Kenneth and his wife Nancy of Wilton, Thomas of Industry; grandchildren DeAnna of New Sharon and Caleb of Industry; and great-grandchildren Hunter, Summer and Dorothy. She is also survived by her sisters Marlene and husband Harold of Mount Vernon; Betty and her husband Howard of Lyman; brother Robert and his wife Mietsie of Tolland, Conn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staffs of Franklin Memorial Hospital and Sandy River Nursing Center for their excellent care and compassion.
Interment will be in the spring at the Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton. (Morning Sentinel 12/11/2013 & Wiles Remembrance Center)
She was born February 19, 1925 in Benton, Maine, the daughter of Harold and Eunice (Norton) Hayes; she was the eldest of four siblings. She graduated from Gardiner High School, continuing her education with a Bachelor's Degree from Gorham State Teacher's College and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Maine at Orono.
She married Philip Walters July 26, 1958, in Mount Vernon. They made their home together in Wilton, where they raised two sons. She was known for her excellent homemaking skills and wonderful cooking. She taught second and third grades for eleven years in Maine and Massachusetts. She continued her passion for teaching throughout her life, teaching Sunday school at the Wilton United Methodist Church for many years, as well as giving her time to the Literacy Volunteers of America and acting as a den mother for the Cub Scouts of America. She was a woman of strong faith, a lifelong member of the Methodist Church.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and playing games with the youngest members of the family. She was an avid letter writer and sender of cards, careful to stay in touch with those she loved, including many west coast relatives.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Philip; sons Kenneth and his wife Nancy of Wilton, Thomas of Industry; grandchildren DeAnna of New Sharon and Caleb of Industry; and great-grandchildren Hunter, Summer and Dorothy. She is also survived by her sisters Marlene and husband Harold of Mount Vernon; Betty and her husband Howard of Lyman; brother Robert and his wife Mietsie of Tolland, Conn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staffs of Franklin Memorial Hospital and Sandy River Nursing Center for their excellent care and compassion.
Interment will be in the spring at the Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton. (Morning Sentinel 12/11/2013 & Wiles Remembrance Center)
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