Duarte-Keich, Edith M., born October 6, 1922 passed away September 3, 2017 from a stroke. Edith lived in Cambridge and Somerville and returned to Cambridge her later years with her beloved husband the late George P. Keich. Edith lived her adult life as a “fiercely” independent, loving, compassionate person. She was the loving mother of Gail K. Benson and the late Richard Benson and the late Donna R. Keich. Grandmother of Lisa and Joe Hurley, Richard and Michele Benson. Loving aunt of Cynthia Ago, Sandra and Edward Mazoyer, Janice and the late James Horne, Linda and Frank Stanford, Douglas and Judy Duarte, Richard and Rhonda Duarte. Grateful friend of Doris Magliozzi. Survived by many great grandchildren, great and great-grand nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St., Cambridge on Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 9:30 to 11:00 am, with a funeral service to follow in the funeral home at 11:00 am. Burial will be at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge immediately following services. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and/or Care Dimensions, Kaplan Family Hospice House, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.