TOBIN, Edith (Mello) Edith (Mello) Tobin, 90, of Newington, and Martha's Vineyard, beloved widow of Charles L. Tobin died, Saturday, (March 13, 2010). She was born in Edgartown, MA and maintained a home on the Vineyard all of her life. She had lived in Newington for over 60 years. Edith was a Registered Nurse for over 50 years. She worked at Hartford Hospital and was a graduate of Hartford Hospital School of Nursing. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church Newington. Edith was a lover of plants, gardening and was an avid lover of cats. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles J. and Jane O. Tobin of Berlin and several cousins in CT and MA. The family would like to thank all who participated in Edith's care in her later years. The funeral will be private and at the convenience of the family. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Church, Newington . Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, March 16th, 2010, 5-7 p.m. at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield. Contributions in her memory may be made to: CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com.