EDISON, MARTHA ALICE

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Martha Alice (Tucker) Edison was born to Thomas and Eliza of Ship Cove, NL on Dec. 13, 1926. Alice married the love of her life Jacob Edison of Hay Cove on Sept. 28th, 1948, where together they raised their family. Allie, As she was affectionately called by Jake, loved her children and grandchildren and they both Enjoyed visits form them all. When Jake passed away in 1992 she moved to Griquet and lived with her daughters until moving into Shirley’s haven in 2013. Alice enjoyed the simple pleasure in life, she cherished every gift someone gave her. She loved going for rides in car and looked forward to her Sunday car rides with her son John. Her favourite pass time was knitting, she would knit a baby sweater for anyone she knew that was having a baby. She loved her nighttime lunch of cheesies and the occasional lunch at Herb’s. Alice always had a smile and never had a bad word to say about anyone. Alice leaves to mourn with cherished memories her daughters Inice (Francis), Gloria (Albert), Deborah (Duncan), Daisy, Dora (Bob), Son Ramsey, Daughter in law Bessie, 14 Grandchildren and 17 Great grandchildren as well as Sister, Delilah. Alice was predeceased by her father Thomas, mother Eliza, husband Jacob and son John. The memorial service was held at Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home in St. Anthony NL with Rev. John McGonigle Officiating, Burial followed the Service at the Community Cemetery in L’anse Aux Meadows. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey Funeral Director.