AGE 103 YEARS
Edith White, went home to her God, on May 22, 2023. Present for her journey were her son, David; and her devoted personal aide. Edith is survived by David White (Mary) of Brockton; 2 granddaughters, of Colorado and California; a nephew, and 4 nieces and many great-nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Louis and Rae Franklin of Brighton; beloved husband, Aaron; daughter, Joy Petitte (Michael Manheim) of Newton; grandson, Tim Petitte of New York; and sisters, Doris Levy and Winifred Franklin both of Newton.
Edie loved children and for several years volunteered to read to children in a local elementary school. More recently, she enjoyed visits from her step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also an avid reader, loved to walk and was an exceptional gardener, wringing beauty out of a small, mostly shady yard.
Edith's Funeral Service on Wednesday, 5/24/23 at 1:00 PM at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, in Sharon, with burial immediately following in Sharon Memorial Park. There will be a catered Shiva at her home.
Published by Boston Globe from May 22 to May 23, 2023.
AGE 103 YEARS
Edith White, went home to her God, on May 22, 2023. Present for her journey were her son, David; and her devoted personal aide. Edith is survived by David White (Mary) of Brockton; 2 granddaughters, of Colorado and California; a nephew, and 4 nieces and many great-nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Louis and Rae Franklin of Brighton; beloved husband, Aaron; daughter, Joy Petitte (Michael Manheim) of Newton; grandson, Tim Petitte of New York; and sisters, Doris Levy and Winifred Franklin both of Newton.
Edie loved children and for several years volunteered to read to children in a local elementary school. More recently, she enjoyed visits from her step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also an avid reader, loved to walk and was an exceptional gardener, wringing beauty out of a small, mostly shady yard.
Edith's Funeral Service on Wednesday, 5/24/23 at 1:00 PM at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, in Sharon, with burial immediately following in Sharon Memorial Park. There will be a catered Shiva at her home.
Published by Boston Globe from May 22 to May 23, 2023.
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