Obituary of Edith Edgecombe Slipp

Edith Edgecombe Slipp passed away on April 27, 2016 at Kingsway Care Centre. She was born in Trois Riviere, QC, on September 12, 1930 the daughter of the late Zillah G. (Edgecombe) and the late Charles R. Townsend. Her first five years, she lived on Anti Costa Island, and then moved to Montreal. She graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Science, then went on to receive her Masters of Science, and her Ph.D. Her post doctorate work was in Brandeis University, Massachusetts, and the Washington National Institute of Health, Washington, USA. Edith retired in Chamcook, St. Andrews, NB, putting all her energies into a lovely 200 year old house, where she gardened and cared for her pets. At Sudbury Shores, she took up painting. Her artwork was admired by her many friends and relatives. Later, Edith moved to Rothesay (Low Wood Estates), to be with her first cousins Ann King (Barry), and Jill Fanjoy (Paul). Her relatives would like to say many thanks to the staff of Kingsway Care Centre for their wonderful care of Edith. By her request, no formal funeral services will be observed. The funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424). Online condolences may be placed at www.brenansfh.com