Edith M. Blodgett

Edith M. Blodgett

SALISBURY — Edith M. (Weir) (MacNeil) Blodgett, age 99, died on Oct. 21, 2023, at Noble Horizons. 

She was the widow of Edwin R. MacNiel, and of Alan H. Blodgett.

Born in Ellington, Connecticut, Jan. 27, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Bertha (Hazelton) and Irving H. Weir.

She was an active member since childhood of Salisbury Congregational Church, taught Sunday School, participated in fund raisers, and was a member of Women’s Fellowship.

Edith was employed for 35 years at Salisbury Bank & Trust Co. and retired in 1987. She also worked as Asst. Town Clerk and Salisbury Tax Collector.

Edith was an avid reader, loved anything to do with “words;” board games, crossword puzzles or playing cards. She enjoyed being outdoors and taking long walks. 

 She is survived by her daughter-in-law, June MacNeil, 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her very dear friend Larry Cunningham.

She was predeceased by her son, Alan MacNeil, daughter, Diane MacNeil, her brothers, Harland Hazelton, Kenneth Weir, Irving Weir Jr. and sister, Shirley Rogers.

Funeral services will be held Nov. 3, at 3:00 p.m. at Noble Horizons Chapel. Interment will be private at the convenience of family. 

Memorial donations may be made to Noble Horizons Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, 17 Cobble Rd., Salisbury, CT 06018 Attn: Aux Treasurer. 

Arrangements are under the care of Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home, Canaan, CT.

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