Taunton, Edith Frances Haskins a Taunton resident for over forty three years, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 suddenly at Morton Hospital Medical Center. She was sixty one years of age. She was born in Taunton. Daughter of the late Samuel Haskins Sr. and Hazel (Westgate) Haskins. Ms. Haskins worked for Wal-Mart in Raynham for many years as a cashier and floor person. In her earlier years she lived in Assonet for several years and educated in Assonet Schools. Edith was a caregiver to her sister Norma Haskins who passed away in 2005. She enjoyed attending family functions and photography. She also enjoyed spending time with her great niece Alyssa and her niece Pamela. She is survived by one sister, Ruth Pittsley of Lakeville and one brother Edward Haskins of East Taunton. She was also the sister of the late Ervilla Nunes, Nancy Jones, Samuel Haskins Jr., Leora Pittsley, Charles Haskins, and Norma Haskins. She also leaves many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.
Her funeral services will be held Monday January 26, 2009 at 11:30am at the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo Street (off Tremont St). Relatives and friends invited to attend. Visiting Hours on Sunday from 5-8pm. Burial will take place in the Assonet Burial Grounds. Arrangements made by the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. (off Tremont St). J. Kevin Corbett, Funeral Director. (508)-821-7771.