Edna May Sporn
Died: Oct 14, 2013
Edna May Sporn Obituary for The Bergen Record newspaper
Edna May Sporn, 93, of Heath Village, Hackettstown passed away on October 14, 2013.
Born in New York City, she lived in Fair Lawn and Radburn for more than 70 years. Edna was a member of many community organizations and served as President of Garretson Forge Farm and Restoration.
Beloved wife of the late George A. Sporn, she is survived by her two sons, George and James, James wife and daughter, Monique and Stephanie, two great-grand children and several nieces and nephews.
A private service for family and friends will be held at internment at George Washington Memorial Park.
Arrangements under the direction of the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Online condolences may be made at www.cochranfuneral.com
Condolences:
Claire Apffel
#5
December 3rd, 2013 11:23 am
I was sorry to hear about Edna passing but will remember her with great fondness. Richard and I worked on the Garretson with her and have so many great memories of the garden, Dutch Christmas and all the different projects. I'll be thinking of your family.
Regards,
Claire Apffel
Pat Idone, Garretson Forge & Farm
#4
October 31st, 2013 8:53 pm
I was so sorry to hear today that your mother had passed on. But I know she's tickled pink to rejoin your Dad. They're probably going to get up to some gentle hijinks up there if I know Edna.
I remember how warmly she welcomed me to the Garretson and the time she took to train me in the docent ways at GFFR. She so loved leading the children through the homestead and explaining things to them, making them laugh and learn at the same time.
She was a great inspiration to all of us at the Garretson.
Marianne Reid-Brown
#3
October 26th, 2013 12:47 pm
Condolences to you,George and Jimmie.Mrs. Sporn was very good to me growing up.You were our neighbors,but she treated me like a daughter.I remember the garden she helped me create(90% her expertise!)and how she designed my FLHS prom bouquet.Am always proud of her when I drive past the homestead on River Road.Hope you did well in the hotel business,George.
Fondly,Marianne Reid(-Brown.)
Betty Hiemstra Baliman
#2
October 23rd, 2013 1:12 pm
My condolences to my friend George and brother Jim. Oh....the memories. Thought of you George this summer while I was in Jackson Hole. We sure had fun with "Edna and George" on the MIMI. Didn't take it out too much, but loved Old Saybrook. I even got to drive the cadillac home from Old Saybrook! My grandchildren call me MiMi. I would LOVE to hear from you and "catch up." Edna (Mrs. Sporn to me) was a great lady. My best to the rest of the Sporn family. Please email me!
Sincerely,
Betty "Ann" Hiemstra Baliman
Bob Gordon
#1
October 22nd, 2013 11:45 am
My heartfelt condolences to my boyhood friend, Jim, and the rest of the Sporn family. I will always remember the "Mayor of Radburn" and his first lady with great affection.
Sincerely,
Bob Gordon
*