Obituary of Carol J. Edson

Carol J. Edson, 78, of Clifton Park, beloved wife of Paul V. Edson of Clifton Park, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, April 10, 2020. Born in Lowville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Mary E. Rice Leeman and was a graduate of Lowville Academy High School and Albany Business College. Carol retired from Albany Glass in Albany, where she had been their Secretary and had previously been employed at Keasbey Insulation Company. She loved to read, play Bingo as well as other games and especially loved her kitty-cats; Muffy and Barney. Carol was a member of both the Clifton Park and Halfmoon Senior Centers and thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie of her friends. Beloved wife of 46 years to Paul, devoted stepmother of Paula (Michael) Ruff, Robert Edson, Debra (Eric) Hedin and Carol (Dominick) Caruso, cherished grandmother of Joseph Ruff, Kristen (David) Connors and Amber (Andrew) Barber, adored great grandmother of Hadynne Connors, Alexander Connors, Tyler Ruff and Austin Barber. The family will have a private services at this time at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065, followed by a private interment at the Maplewood Cemetery in East Jewett, NY. There will be a public celebration of Carol’s life when restrictions are lifted which will be announced. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to a no-kill pet shelter of their own choice, in memory of Carol J. Edson. Please feel free to share a memory or your condolences by using the "Condolences" tab on this page.