Edith Schmidt

Schmidt-Edith (Straus), age 101, of Newton, MA on August 26, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Gerhard Schmidt. Devoted mother of Michael Schmidt, and Dr. Milton Schmidt and his wife Homai. Dear grandmother of Eric Schmidt and his girlfriend Analisa Svehaug, and Alice Schmidt and her husband Erik Duerr. Edith passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family. A holocaust survivor, she nonetheless maintained an optimistic view of life. An interest in art led her to volunteer at the Museum of Fine Arts. Energetic to the end, she enjoyed scrabble, history and painting. She will be missed. Graveside services at Roxbury Lodge Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 2pm. Following services, memorial observance will be held at the home of Dr. Milton Schmidt until 8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St., W. Newton, MA 02465.