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Edith Altvater Dies at 85

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KENT—Word has been received of the death of Edith (Thorp) Altvater, 85, widow of Edward Thomas Altvater, who died Dec. 19. Her death was announced by her daughter, Fran Altvater, of West Hartford.

She lived much of her life in Kent, living on Maple Avenue Ext., and loved the town. She worshiped at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church.

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