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With sadness for our loss but joy for her peace, the children of Edna Mae (Spring) Longson announce their mother’s passing, surrounded by family on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Extendicare in Cobourg at the age of 86. Mom was the President of the Orillia CYO Hockey Association for many years . She ran her own book keeping service and co-ran with Murray, their Comet Station business on Atherley Road, Ontario. Mom and Dad retired to Bracebridge in later years. After Dad’s passing moved to Marmora and then again to Cobourg.
Edna Mae was the beloved wife of Murray Andrew Longson. Loving Mother of Marlene Fagan (Ted), Debbie Longson-Bickell and the late Bernard and Kevin Longson. Cherished Grandmother of Kelly-Anne (Adam Bettio), Andrew(Allison MacPherson), Samantha (Marek Zaluski), Christina (Justin Way). Proud Great Grandmother of Aidan, Kayleigh, Everleigh, Macarthur and Amelia. Predeceased by her brother and three sisters Gordon Spring, Lilian Fralick, Gladys Hepburn and Betty Bedford. Edna will be sadly missed by our dear family friends Kelly McConnell and the Conway family from Bracebridge, her many nieces and nephews extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Extendicare for your love, compassion and care for Edna throughout the years.
In keeping with Edna’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family is planning a joint memorial service for Edna, Murray and Kevin in 2025 tbd. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to Extendicare Cobourg
My deepest condolences to Edna's family. Edna was a fun loving person and my late husband and I enjoyed several visits with her while she lived on Black River Road in Bracebridge. She will be greatly missed.
Our deepest condolences to Marlene and Debbie. Our memories are too many to count of our time with your family. Your Mom was a force all of her own. She always made it clear that she was the boss, not our own parents. We never questioned her authority. Sending you both our love and lots of hugs
Sorry to learn of Edna's passing. So many great memories of Edna and Murray and their times with Bob and Marlene at Little Turtle - "let's go for one more run"
Farewell to my last auntie. She was always Edna Mae to me. When I was a school-ager, she was a wild teen - a bobby-soxer and huge Elvis fan. Very cool, sometimes fiery & always easy to talk to. In the late 60s/early 70s I'd bus up to Orillia to spend a weekend with Edna Mae, Murray & Marlene, Kevin, Debbie & Bernie. Always lots of laugh and lots of fun. She had a special relationship with my mom who delayed going to Nursing School so she could help out her mom with young infant Edna Mae. Jennifer & I are glad we visited her in her 2 long term care homes. Love, Paul xx
When I’m Gone By Mrs. Lyman Hancock When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile Forget unkind words I have spoken Remember some good I have done Forget that I ever had heartache And remember I’ve had loads of fun Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way Remember I have fought some hard battles And won, ere the close of the day Then forget to grieve for my going I would not have you sad for a day But in summer just gather some flowers And remember the place where I lay And come in the shade of evening When the sun paints the sky in the west Stand for a few moments beside me And remember only my best. Deepest condolences to all of my cousins in the recent passing and loss of a truly beautiful soul, "Edna Mae" Longson. Peace be with her and all of her family members at this time. Warm Regards, Heather Vieira & Family
Our deepest condolences to all the family on the passing of your grandmother. It's never enough time with those we love deeply. Sending much love and a long hug.
Marlene condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. Keep your memories closr
Edna was a very kind & fun loving person. She was a great help with our biz paperwork. Our condolences to her family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Extendicare-Cobourg
Our deepest condolences to you Marlene, Debbie and your families on Edna’s passing. Jan and I have so many great memories of our FUNtastic times with Edna and Murray during our years and years of winter weekends snowmobiling at “Pixley “.
Sad to hear of Edna’s passing. Our condolences to her family. We have many fond memories of fun times and shenanigans. Edna was a woman who spoke her mind and you always knew where you stood with her. She will be missed.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family. Edna was an amazing lady, and will surely be missed by all whom had the pleasure to call her friend.
To all of Edna’s family my censer condolences Edna loved dogs She loved sewing with flannel material. Sometimes Murray would comment on the color and pattern of the flannel 😀😀 She loved hockey and snowboarding and the winter games help at their home A very caring and loving person whom will always be in my thoughts R I P Edna ❤️
Dearest Debbie and Marlene: Words cannot express my sadness upon hearing the news. Your mom was one of the kindest, giving, funniest and sweetest person I have ever the pleasure of meeting and as a bonus my Godmother…. She’s with your dad and brothers and with my dad and Neil… God bless and I’ll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers…..
Auntie Edna Mae always put a smile on my face. From a story about farm life to a bear sniffing around her humming bird feeder to a beautifully sewn shirt for uncle Murray to some thoughtful advice in a family crisis! A one-of-a-kind lady, her own self. We will miss u auntie Edna Mae. From the Chouinard Weideman’s, Eastern Townships, Quebec.
Marlene and Debbie, deepest condolences. From our Family to Yours.