Edith H Hartwell

March 21, 1924 - March 11, 2021

Edith Hale Cavileer-Hartwell, 96, wife of the late Thomas Hartwell Jr. of Galloway, passed away Thursday March 11, 2021 peacefully at home. She was just several days shy of her 97 th birthday, March 21, 1924. She was born in Port Republic to Howard and Grace (MacIntyre) Cavileer. Edith was an avid reader and loved puzzles, crocheting, sewing, loved cooking and baking, gardening, western movies, taking care of her family, and enjoyed a good cup of tea. Her favorite color was green for her Irish heritage. Edith was a modest woman, enjoying nothing more than being with her family. She was the loving mother of eight children, to whom she was totally dedicated to, along with her grandchildren in all aspects of their lives. Edith had the “patience of a saint”, was always even keeled, and never raised her voice. She was proud of all her children and grandchildren and always sacrificed her needs for the good of her family. Edith had a heart of gold, will be always remembered for her selflessness, and for being a mother who always wore a smile even when times were tough. She always stayed positive and kept her faith in God. She was a strong woman and always remained graceful. Edith was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Hartwell Jr., daughter Grace Hartwell-Hughes, her parents Howard and Grace Cavileer, siblings Jennette “Janet” Fish, Howard Cavileer, Alma Dunkle, and Albert Cavileer. She is survived by her children Sandra Paxson, Thomas Hartwell III, Janet Lynn (John) McGinley, Victoria Webster, Susan Hartwell, Karen (Larry) Reid, and Bonnie Hartwell. She has 18 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 11 great, great grandchildren. Siblings Beatrice “Bea” Kababik and Horace Cavileer. All of which will miss her dearly.