Edna J. Savage

Edna (Jankowski) Savage, 100, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 at MidState Medical Center. She had been the loving wife of the late James R. Savage for 47 years.

Edna was born on August 6, 1922 in Plantsville to the late Anthony and Rose (Dawidzionek) Jankowski and had been a lifelong Plantsville resident. Edna worked as an inspector at Pratt & Whitney for many years. She was an active member of the Calendar House and enjoyed bowling and exercise classes. Most of all, she enjoyed her family and the gatherings she often had at her home. Edna loved the outdoors and actively tending to her gardens each year.  Fresh flowers were always on the table. She will be remembered for telling everyone to “keep moving” and “get outside.” She always put her family first.

Edna is survived by 4 children; James R. Savage Jr. of Wallingford, Cynthia Savage Martel of Plantsville, David Savage of Surfside Beach, SC and Michael Savage (Valerie Gall) of Southington, 3 grandchildren; Jillian Olson Savage, Christopher Savage and Nathan Savage (Misty Atkinson), 5 great-grandchildren; Braden, Logan, Ava, Noah and Aubry and 1 great-great-grandchild, Grayson and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband James, she was predeceased by her 4 sisters; Ronnie Goll, Josephine Trostel, Carrie Bates and Helen Marshall.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Edna’s memory may be made to the Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St, Southington, CT 06489, (https://calendarhouse.org/).

Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in South End Cemetery, Southington. There are no calling hours. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.  For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.