Edie M. King

WATERVILLE – Edie M. King, 76, passed way peacefully with her loving family at her side at Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville on Feb. 14, 2022. Edie was born on May 13, 1945, in Providence, R.I.She moved to Sedgewick, Maine at the age of 9. Edie attended public schools and graduated in 1963 from George Stevens Academy. She graduated from the University of Maine at Orono in 1967 with a degree in Bacteriology. She worked for the State of Maine Public Health Lab for 25 years as a microbiologist. Upon Edie’s retirement her and her husband Louis became active in the UMO Community including the Edith Path Society, Kennebec Valley Alumni, UMaine Foundation and Alumni Association. She sponsored three annual scholarships for students in Microbiology. She was a MES member.Locally Edie belonged to the Waterville and Augusta Garden Clubs and the Waterville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She also supported the arts as a member of the Waterville Opera House. Edie could find something in common with anyone and often engaged in conversations with perfect strangers. She had many hobbies. She was a lover of flowers with Lilies being her favorite. She curated an extensive insect collection and had her own home laboratory. She collected German Steins and Black Bears.Edie is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Louis (Louie) C. King; her four stepchildren, Cathy Simpson of Glenburn, Susan Bishop of Howland, Bethany Henderson (Thomas) of Guelph, Ontario, and Mary Ward of Bangor; sister, Jeanette Gray of Blue Hill, three brothers, Norman (Gib) McVay of Hampden, Raymond (Pudgy) McVay of Sedgwick and Bryan McVay of Brooksville; sisters-in-laws, Brenda Stilphen and Lelia LaChance. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Edie was predeceased by her parents, Gilbert and Norina (Norma) McVay.Edie will be dearly missed by all who loved her. The family would like to thank the staff at Northern Lights Inland Hospital Comfort Care unit for their compassionate care for Edie.Visiting hours will be held from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine. A short service will be held at 3 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home. An online guestbook may be signed, and condolences shared at http://www.gallantfh.com. In lieu of flowers,donations can be made to the following charities:Humane SocietyWaterville Area100 Webb RoadWaterville, ME 04901 or:The Home for Little Wanderers93 Silver St.Waterville, ME 04901