Edith May (Slate) Edgecomb, 98, of New London, died Saturday morning at Mystic Manor Rehabilitation & Convalescent Center just two days before her 99th birthday.
Mrs. Edgecomb was born in Waterford on February 9, 1905 the daughter of Wesley M. and Ina (Beckwith) Slate. Raised in Waterford, she attended local schools.
During World War II, she served as a clerk at the maritime Station and later was employed as a clerk at the former Montgomery Wards Store in New London.
She was one of the oldest living members of the First Baptist Church of New London and had served on the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and the New London Public Library Book restoration Program. She also served as a Hostess at the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse.
Mrs. Edgecomb was married to John C. Edgecomb on July 26, 1926. He died in September, 1967. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John S. and Judy Edgecomb of Stonington.
The family will gather for a private service. Burial will be in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford. There are no visiting hours.
Donations in Mrs. Edgecomb’s memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of New London, 268 State Street, new London 06320 or the Mystic Manor Patient Recreation Fund, 475 High Street, Mystic 06355