June 13, 2018
Belanger, Edith E.
Edith Evelyn (Ames) Belanger, a lifelong resident of Dedham, died Monday, June 11, 2018 at the Stanley Tippett House in Needham. She was 77. Edith was born in Melrose, MA, the daughter of Charles F. and Cevelia (Augusta) Ames. She graduated from Dedham High School with the Class of 1958 and was looking forward to attending her 60th class reunion this Fall. For the past 15 years Edie worked as a paralegal for the Gaffney & Gaffney law firm in Dedham. She was a member of the Dedham High School Boosters Club and she volunteered at the weekly DHS Bingo games for the past 40 years. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion in Dedham. Edie was the wife of the late Richard George Belanger and the sister of the late Joseph P. Ames. Edie is survived by her two sons, Richard Paul Belanger, and his wife Michelle, of Dedham, and David Joseph Belanger, and his wife Sarah, of North Hampton; as well as her three grandchildren, Marley, Braelyn and Hannah Belanger. Visiting hours will be held Friday 4-8 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St, Dedham. Relatives and friends will gather at the funeral home Sat starting at 9 am and proceed with us to St. Susanna’s Church, 262 Needham St, Dedham for Edie’s Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o clock. Interment will follow in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701 would be appreciated.
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My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. My mom, Carol Stearns, was a lifelong friend of Edie’s and grew up next door to her in Dedham. Edie was the Maid of Honor at my parents’ wedding. My mom was able to chat with Edie recently and I’m so glad they had that opportunity to reconnect and reminisce. Mom is now in a nursing home and couldn’t be at the services but she was there in spirit. Again, I offer my sympathies for your loss.
My dear, dear friend. Will miss you Edie. My condolences to her family. I met Edie as a freshman in high school and we became immediate friends. The last time I was in Dedham, we met for coffee. She e-mailed me that she was very sick, but I was hoping we would see each other this fall. RIP Edie, Love, Eleanor (Conley) Pooree