Edith L. Eck

Edith L. Eck, 90, resident of Ayer, MA, died April 8, 2008 at the Apple Valley Center, Ayer, MA. She was born in Clinton, MA on December 21, 1917, a daughter of the late John C. & Nina J. (Mills) Summ.� Mrs. Eck resided in Ayer, MA for the past 3 years and formerly lived in Northport, Florida for over 30 years and Chelmsford, MA for many years.� She enjoyed gardening and was a member of various garden clubs. A homemaker for most of her life, she loved cooking and taking care of her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas W. Eck and a son, Thomas W. Eck, Jr. Family members include a son, Carleton L. Eck of Weatogue, CT; three daughters, Nita L. Eck of Huntington, CT, Cynthia E. Clason of Brookline, NH and Pamela E. Lindquist of Brockton, MA; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Herzog of Stratford, CT many nieces and nephews.� Services are private.� Burial will be in New Swedish Cemetery, Worcester, MA at a later date.