Edith Ann Colbert Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Edith Ann Colbert of Salem, Massachusetts, who passed away on February 9, 2024, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George H. Carlton and Theresa R. Carlton (Callahan); her husband Edward F. Colbert; her grandson Brian E. Colbert; her sisters, Elizabeth F. Delaney and Mary A. Gilbert; and her sister-in-law Madelyn Creutz (O'Connell).
She is survived by: her children, Suzanne E. Porter of Meredith, NH, Dennis W. Colbert of Salem, Steven E. Colbert (Maryann) of Peabody, MA, Michael D. Colbert (Kim) of Hampstead, NH and Christopher J. Colbert (Christine) of Edgartown, MA.; her grandchildren, Jennifer Curtin (Brian) of Hampstead, NH, Jason E. Porter (Meagan) of Milton, VT, Daniel C. Colbert (Jenna) of Clinton, MA, Katherine E. Prescott (Rowen) of Newfields, NH, Caroline M. Colbert (Royce Conlin) of Sandown, NH, Meaghan E. Colbert (Robert Forte) of Hampstead, NH, Kevin M. Colbert (Ali Garofano) of Del Mar, CA, Sarah M. C. Colbert (Louis Neville) of New York and Eamon C. Colbert of New York; her great grandchildren, Caeley, Michael, Jack Curtin, Sadie, Jake Porter, Lily Colbert, Cleo, Clara, R. E. Prescott and Evan Forte; her cousin Eleanor Richards (Ezekiel) of Agawam, MA; and her friend Ruth E. Wiseman (Daley). She is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edie's memory to Plummer Youth Promise, 37 Winter Island Rd, Salem, MA 01970 (plummeryouthpromise.org) or the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon St, Watertown, MA 02472 (http://www.perkins.org).
