Edith Calhoun Engle Brooke – 1927-2024
Born in Radnor, PA on March 7, 1927, Edith passed away peacefully in Mystic, CT on March 15,
2024 surrounded by family after a brief illness.
Edith grew up in Radnor and developed a passion for athletics. She was inducted into the
Radnor High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008 for her athletic prowess in field hockey and
basketball. She went on to play field hockey, basketball, and tennis at Ursinus College where
she graduated in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.
Edith then moved to Swedesboro, NJ where she coached and taught physical education at
Swedesboro High School and The Walter Hill Elementary School for the next 40+ years. In
1951, she met and married Henry “Budd” Engle (deceased 1970). Together they raised three
daughters (Jodee, Jeanette, & Margo), were faithful members of the United Bethesda Methodist
Church, and were active volunteers in the community.
In 1988, Edith married George Brooke (deceased 2012), a childhood friend, and they lived
together for the next 20 years in Paoli, PA.
Edith lived a full and active life playing tennis, golf, bridge, and cribbage with dear friends, along
with enjoying her vacation homes in Ocean City, NJ and Watch Hill, RI.
Edith is survived by her three daughters, Jodee Engle Heritage (and husband, Rich), Jeanette
Engle Ramirez (and husband, Ray), and Margo Engle Burns (and husband, Steve), along with
nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her tremendous pride and
joy.
All services will be private for the family in New Jersey.
Contributions in Edith’s memory can be made to:
StoneRidge Scholarship Fund
186 Jerry Browne Road
Mystic, CT 06355
Memo line on check: In Memory of Edith Brooke