Edith S. Eylward
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Edith S. Eylward

  • May 27, 1923 - January 27, 2012
  • Clearwater, Florida
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“We want to wish the Eylward family our deepest sympathy for their loss. Aunt Edith was the sweetest women ever and will be in our hearts forever. ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Lou and Pam

“Dear Ed,and Al, This is so easy to say. We loved your mother. She was a dear friend to all who knew her. We miss her sitting in front of us in...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Donna Davis - Clearwater, FL

“Our condolences to the entire Eylward family as you mourn your loss. I worked with Ed and Al for many years and have a tremendous amount of respect...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Mark & Catherine Pepin - NC

“My love, thoughts, and prayers go out to Michelle, Eddie, and Alfie and the rest of the Eylward clan. Although I can count on my hands the number of...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Mary E Middleton - CT - niece

“My deepest sympathies to Alfie,Eddie & their families..I was always proud to call her Aunt..she was a beautiful person inside & out..may she rest in...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: sue smith brooks - cuthbert, GA

“To all the Edwards my deepest condollences on her passing I only know her son Alfred but that in its self allows me to know what a wonderful soul she...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Marcus O'Bryon - Louisville, CO

“We are truly sorry to all the Eylward's for their loss. As we watched Aunt Edith's health decline this past year, we know in our hearts she is in a...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Joyce and Wayne Carothers - FL

“We are sad to hear about the passing of your mother, grandmother,great grandmother. We remember the fun times we shared at gatherings when we lived...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Marv and Gloria Leyda - Ocala, FL

“The entire staff of Sylvan Abbey extends our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: sylvanabbey - Clearwater, FL




Edith Eylward 88, of Clearwater, Florida passed away peacefully on January 27,2012 under the care of Hospice and surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Yalesville, Ct. and moved to Florida in 1965 where she retired from a Yacht company in 1989.

She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred & Phoebe Smith of Yalesville Ct, brothers George and Al Smith of Yalesville, Ct. a sister Lucy Cifone from Wallingford, Ct. and a sister Winifred Weston of Clearwater, Fl. She was also preceded in death by a son Thomas Eylward of Clearwater, Fl.

She is survived by sons Ed and Al Eylward of Clearwater, Florida a sister Shirley Carothers of Clearwater, Fl.several grand children and great grand children along with many nephews and nieces.

She will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Church of the Good Samaritan in Clearwater, Fl where she was an active member. Please call Good Samaritan Church for details at 727- 461-1717. Mail donations to Good Samaritan Church at 2165 NE. Coachman Rd. Clearwater, Fl. 33765.

There will be a viewing at Sylvan Abbey on Friday the 3rd of February from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and a Mass will be said at Good Samaritan Church on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. Internment will be in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park following the Liturgy with refreshments being held in the Parish Hall following the cemetery.

Our hearts will be forever saddened by her absence.

Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
2853 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, Florida 33759
www.sylvanabbey.com