Mrs. Edith E. Hichens

March 25, 1928 - January 29, 2015

Edith Hichens, 86, of Johnstown, died peacefully on January 29, 2015 at her son William's home, with her loving family by her side. She was of the Protestant faith. Edith was born in Arlington, VA to the late Amiel and Edith Saul. She attended Washington Lee High School, VA and later graduated Mildred Ellie Business School. She was the beloved wife of the late Alvin (Al) Vincent Hichens Sr., whom she married on October 15, 1949. They enjoyed 54 wonderful years together. Alvin predeceased Edith on April 18, 2005. In her younger years Edith was a homemaker and helped work the family farm. She enjoyed cooking, baking, freezing fruits and vegetables from their garden, and making jams and jellies. Edith was an avid reader and had a sweet tooth for chocolate. Some of her favorite memories were her trips to England with Al. Later in her life she was employed by Coleco, Buddy L, Empire Mohawk Finishing and retired from Amsterdam Print at the age of 83. She was a Past Royal Matron of St. Monica Court #61 Amaranth and member of the Eastern Star Chapter 206. Edith leaves behind four children; Carol Rybalka, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, William(Bill) Hichens(Sandy Thompson), of Gloversville, NY, Brian Hichens(Lynn), of Clermont, FL and Joyce Fonda(Michael), of Fultonville, NY. One son, Alvin Hichens Jr., predeceased them in June of 2004. Sister-in-laws; Anna Saul, of Amsterdam and Mary Hart, of Johnstown, grandchildren; Alicia Hichens Smith, Alvin Hichens III, Pamela Polidori, William Hichens Jr., Reneé Broadwell, and Kelly Ann Fonda. Also, several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Edith also leaves behind her beloved and spoiled cats; Tigger and Butterball. She was predeceased by her brother; Charles Saul Sr. The family wishes to thank Edith’s caregivers; Debra Small, of Mayfield, Jennifer Price of Johnstown and David Thompson of Gloversville, for their care and compassion during her illness. Edith’s family will receive relatives and friends for a visitation from 3 to 5:30 PM, on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Ehle and Barnett Family Funeral Home, LLC, 15 North William St., Johnstown, NY 12095. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 pm. with the Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams to officiate. An interment will take place in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville. In lieu of flowers those wishing to remember Edith in a special way, may make memorial contributions to Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or James Brennan Humane Society, 437 Nine Mile Tree Rd., Gloversville, NY 12078. Please visit and sign the family’s guestbook at www.ebffh.com