UNION – Edith Mae Hoffses Payson, 92, died unexpectedly Jan. 7, 2009, at her home. Edith was born May 6, 1916, in Jefferson, a daughter of the late Harland and Elizabeth Hoffses. Edith was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She especially enjoyed her three great-grandchildren during the past few years. She was a member of People’s United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary and a lifelong member of Union Historical Society. Edith and Curt enjoyed their summers at Crawford Lake, Union, and their winters in Venice, Fla. She graduated from Maine Central Institute, worked at Union Telephone Co. for several years and was a homemaker. Edith was predeceased by her husband, Curtis Martin Payson; and sisters, Alice Holmes and Anne Reid. Edith is survived by her son, Anthony and his wife, Mary, of Union; granddaughter, Emily Payson Cheesman and her husband, Aaron, of Union; grandson, Matthew Payson of Portland, Ore.; three great-grandchildren, Zachary, William and Luke Cheesman; several nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service for Edith will be held in the spring and announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Edith’s memory to the Vose Library Building Fund, 343 Common Road, Union, ME 04862. Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
EDITH HOFFSES PAYSON
