Obituary of Edith Putnam

Edith ?Ethel? Putnam, 82, formerly of Amsterdam, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning May 13, 2007 at her daughter?s home in Tribes Hill, NY. Born in Esperance, NY on November 30, 1924 a daughter of Frank and Ellen Dill Robinson. She attended school in Esperance and later attended the former Fultonville High School in Fultonville, NY. Mrs. Putnam was a homemaker most of her life. She did at one time work for the former Coleco Industries in Amsterdam for 20 years. Edith enjoyed nature and being outdoors. She also was an avid reader and just loved being with her family especially her grandchildren. She was a mother to everyone. Mrs. Putnam was of the Lutheran Faith and would attend St. Luke?s Lutheran Church in Amsterdam when possible. She married Ralph G. Putnam in 1945, he passed away in 1971. Survivor?s include two sons, William Putnam of Amsterdam and David Putnam of the Town of Florida, NY. One daughter, Carol Syzdek of Tribes Hill, NY. One sister, Helen Robinson of Amsterdam. Five grandchildren, David, Jeffrey, Michael, Stash and April. Three great-grandchildren, Catlyn, Alinah and Noah. Nieces, Nephews and cousins also survive. She was pre-deceased by two children, Andrew Putnam as an infant and Doris Hentnick in 1996 and two brothers, Harold Robinson who was Edith?s twin and Henry Robinson. Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday May 17, 2007 at 11:00A.M. at the Perth Cemetery, Town of Perth, NY with the Rev. John Califano presiding. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday May 16, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00P.M. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County S.P.C.A. State Highway 5S, Amsterdam, NY 12010.