Carol Judith Edson passed away peacefully, fully loved and cared for by her family and friends, on Sunday, August 15th, 2021.
Carol was a lifelong resident of Shelton, graduating from Shelton High School (class of ‘62)
and attended the Hanover School of Modeling. She was also a successful competitive water skier, winning many national competitions.
Additionally, Carol graduated from Sullins Junior College, earning a secretarial degree. Some of the secretarial positions she held during her professional career were at the Suburban News, BF Goodrich (during the time of the explosion), and Ferry School. She was also the PTA president at Commodore Hull School.
After leaving the school system, she was employed as a ward secretary at the New Haven VA Hospital. There she worked the night shift while simultaneously attending day classes at the University of Bridgeport. She graduated UB with honors and received her BS degree in nursing. She continued working at the VA as a nurse for several years, eventually transitioning into the field of pharmacology and then to a home health aid supervisor before retiring.
Carol was a lifelong member of Shelton Congregational Church until its closure and was active in many aspects of the church, including the choir. She then went on to become a member of the Second Congregational Church in Derby.
She is predeceased by her faithful four legged companion Latte, her parents Dr. Ralph Howard Edson Sr. and Leona Pierce Edson; her sister Joan Edson Fulton, and her nephew Scott Fulton.
She is survived by her fur baby Dolce, her daughter Kerri (Cocchianello/Baranowsky) Pomponio and son-in-law Rob Pomponio. She is also survived by her sisters Jean Edson Benco, brother in law Robert (Bob) Benco, her sister Leona Edson Ragan, brother in law Joseph (Joe) Ragan; and her brother R. Howard Edson Jr.
She leaves behind several nieces and nephews (as well as their spouses and children): Debbie Benco, Donna Benco Chervanak, David Weikle, Lynn Weikle Mazzello, R. Howard Edson III, Bonnie Fulton Murdock, Lori Fulton Steele and Mark Edson.
Carol loved to watch game shows all day, and without exception, she never missed Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune each night. She sometimes took a break from TV to play Yahtzee with her dear friend, Sandra Kershaw.
She also greatly enjoyed spending time, especially Sunday dinners, with her “extended family”: Ann Pomponio, Mark and Annmarie (Pomponio) Nikola, Ginny Thompson, Mary Nikola, Fr. Joseph Sidera, and her “other daughter” Tammy Kershaw.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staffs of Griffin Hospital and River Glen Health Care Center for the care and compassion they showed Carol over the last several months.
Calling hours will be held at Riverview Funeral Home on Thursday, August 26th between the hours of 4pm and 7pm. They are located at 390 River Road, Shelton. Family and friends are required to wear masks. http://www.riverviewfh.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.copdfoundation.org/donate.
