Edith Mae Douglas (Reed)
of Charlotte, NC, Ashley Fitzpatrick (Joseph) of Columbus, OH, Linda Eberhardt (Erich) of Germany, Michaela Berisha (Haxh) of Germany, Andrea Spriggs (Troy) of Las Vegas, NV; twenty four great grandchildren; a sister, Rose Reed of Southbury, CT; sister-in-law, Janice Reed of White Creek, NY and nieces and nephews that were very dear to her. She also leaves behind her special pup, Quincy, who has not left her side for the last 16 months and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent “Doug” Douglas; stepsons, Vincent Douglas, Jr., Richard Douglas and Robert Douglas; great-granddaughter, Faith Fitzpatrick; brothers, Laurie Reed, Floyd Reed, Clarence Reed, Verne Reed and sisters, Avis Messenger, Alice Messenger, Eloise Scranton and Ruth Bowen.
A memorial service will be held for family and friends at a later date.
SALEM – Edith Mae Douglas (Reed), 93 of Salem went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Edith was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Edith was born March 10, 1931, in Dorset, VT to Hattie (Fuller) and George Reed. She was the seventh of ten children. She grew up along the Battenkill, swimming and picking berries with her siblings. She attended schools in Arlington, VT and in South Londonderry, VT while staying with her wonderful Gran and Gramp Fuller. Edith graduated high school from Salem Washington Academy in Salem, NY. and went on to work as a sewing machine operator for Reis’s Mills in Cambridge, NY, CB Baltz in Salem, NY and then retiring from CB Sports in Bennington, VT.
Edith’s home was open and welcoming to all those that might drop in for a chat and a cup of coffee. She always seemed to see the best in a person and one would leave her home feeling her warmth and love. More than anything, Edith was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren; sharing stories and putting together puzzles. She was always there with her strong faith in the Lord to offer support and encouragement, no matter what challenges they faced.
Edith is survived by her son, Stephen F. Douglas, Sr (Trudy) of Greenwich, NY and her daughter, Lynn Douglas (Bud Mansmith) of Salem, NY; her grandchildren, Stephen Douglas, Jr (Jessica) of Greenwich, NY, Hilary McCabe (Edward) of Brandenburg, KY, Kairi Watrous of Queensbury, NY, Benjamin Watrous (Natasha Holcomb) of Salem, NY, Jason Watrous (Pamela).