Eda Sole

Forked River NJ — Eda B. Sole, a long-time resident of the Pequannock NJ and southern NJ area, died July 7th at Community Medical Center in Toms River NJ.

Born in Lincoln Park in 1931 Edie was a long-time resident of Pequannock NJ. She was active at Holy Spirit Church in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. She was also active in many other community activities.

Edie worked at many restaurants and catered events throughout her life. Edie loved cooking, socializing and enjoyed hosting and planning parties with friends and family. She was an avid reader and later in life loved crafting. She had a fun personality and could light up a room with a story or joke.

She is survived by her daughters Linda Sole, Pat Sole, Lorrie Sole. Her grandchildren Amanda Sole, Jimi Ackerman Jr., Cara Purgavie, Tommy Glynn, Dylan and Gavin Purgavie, and great grandchildren Jordyn Thompson and Jimmy Ackerman III and her many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of our mother to Somerset Hills Learning Institute (1810 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921) to benefit children and adults with autism.  This is a cause that our mother admired and was proud to support.  To donate online, please visit Invest - Somerset Hills Learning Institute .  Autism is a life-long, neurological disorder that robs children of the ability to speak and relate to others. It robs families of the hopes and dreams they have for their children.  And until recently, it robbed children of a future.  Autism once led to a life of isolation and institutionalization.  After more than 50 years of research we know that this no longer needs to be the case.  In fact, with early effective treatment, like Somerset Hills Learning Institute delivers, these children go on to lead purposeful and independent lives.