Edith Shimizu Booth, 92, formerly of Saddle Brook, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at QPRC, where she had been residing. Born in Mountain View, Hawaii she was a daughter of the late Ichisuke and Miki Sano Shimizu. Her husband, Richard G. Booth died in 1985. Edith worked as a Secretary/bookkeeper for Joseph L. Muscarelle Construction Co. in Saddle Brook, NJ. Following retirement, she found her dream job, working with her friend Claire, in her nursery. She was a member of St. Phillip the Apostle Church in Saddle Brook. Edith enjoyed bowling, playing cards and working in her garden. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly A. Booth Jones of Oxford, grandchildren; Erica, Kevin, Aaron, Robert, Cassie, Jonathan, David, Peter, Vicki and Cheyenne, 6 great grandchildren, brothers; Roy, Tommy, Iwao and Masa along with a sister, Ethel. She was preceded in death by sons; Richard, Jr and Robert, a sister Kimie, a brother, Akira and her son-in-law, JB.
Services will be private. The family would like to thank Edith’s neighbors on North Blvd. for taking care of her and her house and also the staff at QPRC for all the love and care they provided. The family would also like to encourage everyone to take the time to visit an elderly friend or family member. Arrangements are by Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services in Quarryville. For the online guestbook please visit www.dewalds.com Comments are closed.
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