Monroe, NH-  Edith Anne Emery, 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH.

Edith Anne was born on April 18, 1925, to Forrest and Ruby (Beattie) Emery.  She graduated from McIndoe Falls Academy, Class of 1943 and the University of New Hampshire, Class of 1947.  Miss Emery was a music educator, starting in Pittsburg, NH, and continuing at Haverhill Academy, Woodsville Elementary, and Woodsville High School for many years.  She also helped with farming at the family farm in Monroe.  Miss Emery was a member of the Monroe Methodist Church, now renamed the Monroe Community Church in Monroe, where she served as director of the choir.  She was a member of the McLure's Student Band and Alumni Band, and she took over as director when Mr. George McLure died.  She was also a member of the St. Johnsbury Town Band, North Country Chorus for whom she was also the head cook for their annual Madrigal Dinner.  She belonged to the Monroe Grange #49 and the Audubon Society where she was very active in birding.  Miss Emery collected wildflowers for Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury, VT.  For many years she worked summers at the Forest Hills Hotel in Franconia and at Sparhawk Hall in Ogunquit, ME.  Edith Anne will be fondly remembered for her donut making.

She is survived by a nephew, Daniel L. Powers and wife Jan of Monroe; a niece, Heather Long and husband John of Axtell, TX; several other nieces, nephews, and a cousin.

She was predeceased by her sister, Priscilla E. Powers on January 9, 2015 and her brother-in-law, Merle R. Powers on September 25, 1988.

There will be no calling hours.

A memorial service will be on Sunday, July 2, at 1 PM at the Monroe Town Hall, with Rev. Earl Brock, of the Monroe Community Church in Monroe, officiating.

Burial will follow in the Monroe Village Cemetery, Plains Road, Monroe.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fairbanks Museum, 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or the Monroe Community Church, c/o Winston Currier, PO Box 125, Monroe, NH 03771.