Belgrade- Edith May Ketch, 88, was the daughter of William Leroy and Mabel (Hellegers) Gee of Cedar Knolls, N.J., and brothers Arthur Gee and William (Bill) Gee, all predeceased. She leaves behind her husband Edward L. Ketch Sr., daughter Karleen J and husband Alanson White and two children, son Edward L. Jr. and wife Beth Ketch and two children, all of Maine, and daughter Audrey and husband William Fulmer and two children of Morris Plains, N.J. There are six great grandchildren in the family.

Ed and Edith were married May 29, 1948 in Morris Plains, N.J., they were married for 64 years. She attended Morristown Schools and graduated from Newark Hairdresser Schools. She was shop manager for a couple of years, before opening her own shop in NJ, then moved to Maine in 1970, and opened “Edith’s Beauty Shop” in her home in Belgrade which she ran for many years till her retirement.

They enjoyed traveling the country with their RV and wintering in Florida. She enjoyed snowmobiling with the Stump Jumpers of Belgrade, rug hooking and ceramics. She so enjoyed having all the family at camp and family times on holidays, with all the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was a life member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, Watnong Post #3401, Morris Plains, NJ and Eastern Star of Messuclant #170 of New Sharon, ME; was a member and past President of KVM Club in Belgrade.

The family would like to thank the staff of Health Reach Hospice and Mainly Elder Care for the wonderful care that they provided Edith.

At her request there will be no viewing or services. A family gathering will take place at a later date. In lieu of flower donations may be made to the Belgrade Fire and Rescue in Belgrade, Maine in Edith’s Memory.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux Funeral Home 8 Elm St. Waterville, ME 04901. 872-7676.