FARMINGTON – Martha Lennon Edwards passed away peacefully at the age of 97 with her loving family by her side on October 1, 2023 at the Pierce House in Farmington Maine. Martha was born on September 17, 1926 to the late James and Clotilde Lennon. She spent most of her life in Fairfield, CT. At the age of 89, Martha sold her house in Fairfield and moved to Farmington ME, to be near her children, a great blessing for them in her final years. Martha attended Roger Ludlow High School. She had a lifelong passion for reading and was always up to date on current events, movies, TV, celebrities and style trends. Martha was an avid Bridge player and was a member of several Bridge Clubs, both in CT and ME. Martha was a real estate agent for many years with the Dunlap Hibbs Agency. She was a member of the Gaelic American Club, Fayerweather Yacht Club and attended Shorey Chapel.
Martha is survived by her loving daughters, Bonnie Kregling and her husband Wayne of Industry, ME, Beth Whittle of Farmington ME, Patty Tripp and her husband David of Industry ME and her devoted son, Jonathan Edwards and his wife Janet of Anson, ME. She will also be remembered by her grandchildren, Kerri Blawie, Abbie Kregling, Chloe Ahlberg, Samuel Whittle, Emma Garrity, Matthew Tripp, Leah Gordon and Luke Perocchi and 17 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon of over 50 years, son Peter Edwards, sister Katherine Carney, brother Gaynor Lennon and first husband, James McKenna.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 20th from 4 to 6 pm at The Homestead, 168 Broadway St., Farmington. Interment will take place at Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport CT at a later date. The Edwards family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Darlene Mooar, the staff and residents at the Pierce House for making our mother’s last months so comfortable, and to the Farmington community for being so welcoming.
Memorial contributions may be made in Martha’s memory to the Travis Mills Foundation, 647 Castle Island Road, Mt. Vernon, ME 04352. . Family and friends are invited to leave words of remembrance and condolences in Martha’s Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com. Honored to be caring for the family of Martha Edwards is Wiles Remembrance Centers – Farmington.
Sincere condolences to Martha’s family. It was so nice to have met her, and she will be missed by many.
Beth, so sorry for your loss. I’m glad you enjoyed your mother as long as you did. It sounds like she was a lively, interesting person.
May all your sweet memories of her bring you comfort in the days to come. We are praying for your hearts to be healed and that you all know how much you are loved. Sincerely, Nate & Nance
Your mother was a beautiful and gracious lady. She leaves quite a legacy and what a memorable life. Hugs and love to you all.
Martha was such an inspiration for a life well lived, condolences to the family.
So so sorry for your loss