Marie "Edith" (Sweeney) Fordham, 97, of East Barre, VT passed away peacefully in her home on November 23, 2023, surrounded by loving family. Born to Wilfred and Donelda (Millette) Sweeney in Montpelier, VT, Edith was a lifelong resident of central Vermont. She and her husband Stanley Fordham raised their children Stanley Fordham II (Barre, VT), Douglas Fordham (Berlin, VT), Muriel Davison (Barre, VT), Peggy Batchelor (Williamstown, VT) and Sally Fordham (Barre, VT) in Barre, and they remained together until Stanley's death. She worked at the local dry cleaners in Barre.

For the last two years she lived with her granddaughter Cherie Morris and Cherie's husband Donald. In their care she enjoyed birdwatching, playing card games and Yahtzee, and watching game shows and soap operas. She loved spending time with her family, whether it was going for a long car ride or just sitting outside together.

Edith joins in death her parents Wilfred and Donelda, as well as her five sisters and one brother. She is predeceased by her husband Stanley Fordham I and their children Douglas Fordham, Muriel Davison, and Sally Fordham. She is also predeceased by her grandson Stanley Fordham III and great grandson Victor Cauldron Jr.

Edith is survived by a large, loving family, including surviving children Stanley Fordham, Peggy Batchelor, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and their families. Arrangements are in the care of Kingston Funeral Home.