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Edith "Edie" Ridley

06/23/1926 - 02/25/2018

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Obituary For Edith "Edie" Ridley

Edith "Edie" (Huntley) Ridley, 91 of Kingston. Died on February 25, 2018 at the Wingate at Silver Lake Skilled Nursing Facility in Kingston. She was born on June 23, 1926 in Pembroke to the late Robert and Alice (Parker) Huntley. Edie was the loving wife of the late Everett C. Ridley.

Edie was a 1944 Hanover High School graduate and later attended Wheelock College earning her Bachelors of Education. She was retired from Pembroke Public Schools after 27 years as a teacher. Edie was a lifelong member of St. Andrew's Church in Hanover, a member of the Plymouth County Retired Teachers Association, Huntley National Association and a former member of the Hobomock Hoe Downers Square Dance Club.

With her husband Everett, she traveled extensively in the United Sates and Canada, and accumulated a large collected of colored slides. The Ridley's occasionally presented slide shows to local clubs and organizations.

She is survived by her three step-sons, Wayne F. Ridley and his wife Debbie, Paul A. Ridley and Glen A. Ridley. She was the sister of Philip and his wife Justine Huntley of Hanson, Phillip's former wife Nancy Huntley of Hanson, Carolyn Fritz of KY, the late Parker Huntley, Robert Huntley Jr. and Florence Keane. Edie will be dearly missed by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Edie's life at a Memorial Service on Wednesday March 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Hanover, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edith's name to St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Hanover. For more information please visit www.magounbiggins.com

Services

7 Mar

Funeral Service

10:00 AM

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 15 Church Street Hanover, MA 02339 Get Directions »
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  • 07/29/2025

    Paul Minturn

    Mrs Ripley was my first or second grade teacher at Bryantville Elementary. My mom worked there for some time as an assistant and she was a friend of our family.--Paul Minturn

  • 05/26/2021

    Skip Aluisy

    I have known Edie for about 30 years as a member of St. Andrews. I spent a significant amount of time with her and Everett at St Andrews doing everything from landscaping, painting, and repair of about every aspect of the church. I went to their house and did maintenance on occasion, i have visited them in the hospital, they came by my house to inspect my gardens every year. I'll never forget when they bought their first new SUV and were so proud of it and we spent an hour going over every aspect of the vehicle and it's fancy features. As my elders, they taught me a lot about using fewer words, being practical, slowing down and the art of being useful in whatever capacity we all have. Skip Aluisy

  • 05/26/2021

    Sue Gnospelius

    Goodby my friend. Happy memories of you and Everett and the good times we shared at St. Andrew's will keep you in my heart. Give Everett a big hug from me.

  • 05/26/2021

    Karen & Roger Troupe

    So many memories of Edie and her beloved Everett during my 40+ years at St. Andrew's Hanover, including winning the flag they donated to a fair that had traveled with them and flown over 49 of the 50 states. They were quite the camping travelers! (And, by the way, a friend took it to Hawaii and it actually flew over the USS Arizona, so it is especially treasured by Roger and I.) Edie was more than special and we are blessed to have known her. Rest in God's Peace, my friend. You will be missed, but the gifts of your time and talents will be part of our lives forever. ♥

  • 05/26/2021

    Debbie Ulich

    Thank you Edie for being such a fine person, neighbor and friend. I''m so lucky to have met you and helped you out when you were in need. Many places I go and things I see remind me of you! I only wish I got to know Everett too....Fortunately, you introduced me to St Andrews and I'm grateful for that. I know you are in a better place now and you and Everett are very happy once again. I'll miss you Edie and I'll aways think of life's little lessons that you shared with me. Thank you my friend.

  • 05/26/2021

    Mary Joyce

    I team taught with Edie in the seventies at the Bryantville School where she was a kindergarten teacher. She enjoyed being with young children and especially loved playing the piano and singing with them.
    My deepest sympathy to her family.

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