Mary Louise Edmunds

Mary Louise Edmunds, 78, of West Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2023 surrounded by her children. She was born on June 18,1945 in Everett, MA to Edward J. Donahue and Ruth Collins Donahue. She met the love of her life and husband of almost 50 years, Robert F. Edmunds, Jr, when they were students at Merrimack College. Mary Lou’s devotion to her husband, children, grandchildren and siblings demonstrated her deep loyalty to those who were important to her. It gives her family solace knowing that Mary Lou is now at peace and reunited with her husband and best friend. Mary Lou graduated from North Andover High School in 1962 where she was the captain of the cheerleading squad. She spent many hours at the Andover Country Club with her parents, siblings and Bob. She then graduated from Merrimack College in 1966 and later became a member of the board of trustees. After marrying Bob and moving to West Hartford, CT, Mary Lou was an active member of the Church of St. Peter Claver. She hosted many of her children’s religious education classes in her home. Growing up in a golf family and marrying an avid golfer, it was no surprise the Mary Lou loved the sport as well. She and Bob made many fond memories and developed lovely friendships in golf communities in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Florida. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, Dorothy and Robert F Edmunds, Sr, her brother, Edward J. Donahue Jr, and her sister-in-law, Judith Edmunds. She is survived by her sisters, Susan Donahue, Ruth Ann Donahue (Joseph), her sisters-in-law, Betty Kalliney (Sami), and Susan Staecker (Peter). She is also survived by her three children who adored her so, Kristen Settelmeyer (Doug), Robert F. Edmunds III, and Julie Sopp (David) and five grandchildren, Douglas Bradford Settelmeyer, Jr, Kathryn Settelmeyer, Abigail Settelmeyer, Lauren Sopp, and Morgan Sopp. In addition, she leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she held close to her heart. The family held a private mass and burial on December 30th. Any donations may be made in her honor to the Church of St Peter Claver, 47 Pleasant St, West Hartford, CT 06107 or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Mary Louise Edmunds

December 24, 2023