Nancy Smith Edwards, 94, wife of the late Herbert Edwards, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at Masonic Healthcare. Born in West Haven on May 1, 1931 to the late Charles and Annie Baxter Smith.
A lifelong resident of West Haven, Nancy was an active member of the First Congregational Church. After graduating from Stone School of Business, she was employed for 30 years by United Way of Greater New Haven as a secretary. She was also a long-time member of Eastern Star Golden Rod, Chapter #34 of West Haven.
Nancy will be remembered by her stepson, Glenn Edwards (Shelley); nieces, Marilyn Wigdahl (Dennis), Marcia Roddy, and Janet Liscio (Philip); nephew, Stuart Husmer; three granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Friends are invited to join her family on October 25th at 11:00 a.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery for a Graveside Service celebrating Nancy's life. Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden in care of arrangements. Contributions in Nancy's memory can be sent to Book of Remembrance, First Congregational Church, 1 Church Street, West Haven, CT 06516. To send a condolence to her family, please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.