In Memoriam: Edith Huffard

From Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home.

Edith Huffard, of Stamford and New Canaan, died Monday, November 16th.

Mother of five, grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 27, Edith achieved her final goal of celebrating her 100th birthday with many family members, and died peacefully in her Edge Hill apartment, one hour later — on her terms, on her schedule.

As the beloved matriarch of the large Huffard clan she inspired us with her intelligence, artistry, elegance, and above all, her enjoyment of all people and philosophies.

Born in Rutherford NJ, she fell in love with Phil Huffard, married, moved often, and settled in New Canaan in 1954 to raise their five children. Throughout her long and rich life she achieved great celebrity with her bronze and stone sculptures which enhance many art collections throughout the country. She taught us well and leaves all of us aspiring to be more like her.

Edith was predeceased by her husband, Paul Phillippi Huffard Jr, her youngest daughter, Hilary Huffard, and her eldest son Paul Phillippi Huffard III as well as her grandson, Wick.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Deborah Huffard of Greenwich, her son and daughter in law, Jay & Kirk Huffard of Stamford, her daughter and son-in-law, Hathaway and Robert Green of Boston, MA, and her daughter and son-in-law, Honor Stanley and Rick Gallup of Swannanoa, NC, and a much loved circle of family and friends.

A private family burial service was held at St. Mark’s Parish on Wednesday, November 18. A further service will be announced.

Donations may be made to the Huffard Family Garden at Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA or the Hilary Huffard Endowment Fund at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City.

Arrangements under the direction of Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Ave., Stamford. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com