Thelma Adell Fesmier

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Thelma was the daughter of William and Amelia (Cornish) Fesmier.

She entered grade school in Glenside, Pennsylvania in 1914 and graduated from Cheltenham High in 1926. She attended Jefferson Medical Hospital School of Nursing from the fall of 1926 to the fall of 1929. After graduation from nursing school, she took a position as a nursing supervisor for a year, then she became an industrial nurse until after she married Reginald on 19 Sep 1931.

Later in her life, after raising their three daughters, she volunteered much of her free time to the American Red Cross and the Women's Auxiliary of the Hartford County Medical Society.

Obituary notice
Hartford Courant
Wed, 10 Sep 1997

"Edson. Thelma "Fez" (Fesmier) Edson, 89, died Monday (Sept. 8, 1997) at Ponce de Leon Care Center in St. Augustine, Florida, following a short illness. She was married to Dr. Reginald "Ed" Edson for nearly 66 years. Born July 28, 1908 in Glenside, PA, the daughter of William and Amelia (Cornish) Fesmier, Fez graduated from the Jefferson Medical Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia and then worked briefly as an industrial nurse. After her marriage in 1931, she devoted her life first to raising her family and later on to serving her community. She volunteered many hours of her time to the American Red Cross Blood Bank and to the Women's Auxiliary of the Hartford County Medical Society. Fez and Ed lived in both West Hartford and Windsor before retiring to St. Augustine in 1871. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law; Barbara and John Dell of Martinsburg, W. VA, Elizabeth Crawford of Atlanta, GA, and Jean and Stephen Perreault of West Simsbury. She also leaves 12 loving grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

(Medical):1916 - T&A
1931 - Appendectomy
1981 - Broken clavical, two ribs and pelvis (auto accident)

Severe stroke - cerebral vascular blockage
History of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Type O positive blood

Thelma married Dr. Reginald Campbell Edson on 19 Sep 1931 in Glenside, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, USA. Reginald (son of Rev. George Clements Edson and Isabella Irene Campbell) was born on 5 Aug 1905 in New Milford, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Dec 1997 in West Simsbury, Hartford Co., Connecticut, USA; was buried in At Sea. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Both Ed and Fez were very active during and following their working years. Their strong, yet congenial, personalities earned for them a wide circle of friends. They particularly enjoyed a good evening of conversational bridge with their friends. After their daughters left home, their spirit of adventure took them to many places around the globe, including Australia, the Caribbean Islands, Egypt, Greece, Hawaii, Mexico, Norway, Sweden and South America.

Fez and Ed retired to St. Augustine Shores, Florida in 1971, where they continued to enjoy an active life well into their later years. They were avid square dancers and shared a love for Florida's fresh citrus and warm sunshine.

Fez and Ed maintained a strong sense of independence, yet dedication to family, throughout their long lives. Perhaps this family spirit is best captured by the following words of appreciation presented to them by their daughters on their 60th wedding anniversary:

A tribute to Fez and Ed

Your 60th wedding anniversary is as important to you as you both are to all of us. On this special occasion, your family thanks you for the patience, love and kindness you have given us through the years. Happy Anniversary! - 19 Sep 1991

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