Edith M. Knott

November 24, 1927 - November 25, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edith M. Knott on November 25, 2021, one day after her 94th birthday. Edith was born November 24, 1927 in Copake, NY, one of sixteen children to Hiram and Lottie (Duntz) Webster Sr. Edith lived her entire life in the Hillsdale/Copake area. She was an accomplished seamstress making everything from doll clothing to wedding dresses .Edith was a kind soul who touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. She enjoyed music and singing, wordfind puzzles, and cardinals and hummingbirds. Her greatest joy was her family, and was evident being involved with many of her grandchildren’s activities including Boy Scouts and Little League. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters Sandra Rivenburg and Deborah Wilde, grandchildren, Randy and Scott Rivenburg, Amanda Weaver, and Jeffrey and Eric Knott, eight great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter. She also leaves behind a sister Joyce Gabe and several nieces and nephews. Edith was predeceased by her husband Harry Knott and sons in law Hank Rivenburg and Darrell Wilde. Memorial services are being planned and will be announced. Edith’s family wishes to thank the entire staff, especially wing 1 at Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for the compassionate care throughout her time there.