Carl M. Edson

Age 91, of Hoffman Street, a life-long resident of Elmira and a descendent of early area settlers, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility after a brief illness. He was born on May 23, 1916 in Elmira, the son of the late Frank Melvin and Helen Wixon Edson. He was a graduate of Elmira Free Academy, Alfred State College, and Elmira Business Institute and was employed for thirty-nine years at Marine Midland Trust Company. Carl was a faithful parishioner of Trinity Episcopal Church where he served as Vestryman, Treasurer, Church School Teacher, and Youth Group Advisor.His community volunteer activities included Junior Chamber of Commerce, the PAL Program, Junior Achievement, and the Advisory Council of RSVP. In addition he served as president of the local chapter of the American Institute of Banking. Carl was predeceased by his brother, Frank Wixon Edson, and his son-in-law, Wayne R. Frigard. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Sybil Ewald Edson; two daughters, Judith Sheasley of Elmira and Beth Frigard of Tucson, Arizona; and three grandsons, Aaron Edson Frigard of Boston, Massaschusetts; Samuel Edson Frigard of Berkeley, California; and Nathan Edson Frigard of Wendell, Massachusetts. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Thelma Ewald Pecoraro of Evergreen, Colorado and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Carl was a devoted husband and father and had a deep love of his home, delighting in tending the family land on which it stood. Carls life will be celebrated at a Memorial Service to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 304 North Main Street, Elmira at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, the Reverend Dr. William C. Lutz officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery will take place at the convenience of the family.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Trinity Church Memorial Fund or a charity of ones choice.The family extends deepest gratitude to the staff of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center and of the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the care given to Carl throughout his illness.Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.A Candle of Remembrance may be left for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com