Alexander (Alex) Edwards
Born: April 30th, 1942
Passed on: September 8th, 2017
It is with broken hearts that we, the family of Alex Edwards, announce his sudden passing at home in Sydney Mines on September 8, 2017. Born on April 30, 1942, he was the son of the late James and Annie-Mae (MacDougall) Edwards.
He was a member of the Catholic Church. Before retirement, he worked as a coal miner for many years. He was caring, friendly and kind. He had a great sense of humor and was always up for a good laugh. Alex loved being outdoors; gardening, fishing, hunting and going for drives with his wife while listening to country music. He loved working out in his yard and took great pride in his property. His favorite thing to do was going to his sister Janie’s for a good home cooked meal.
Alex is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lesina (MacIntyre) Edwards, whom he loved dearly; his daughters, Sherry (Ronnie), Romaine (Michael) and Juanita; his sons, Wayne and Chris (Amanda), and his beloved cat, Pootie-Woot. Also left to mourn are his sisters, Janie (John), Alexis and Annie-Mae (James), and brother, Johnny. Alex had fourteen grandchildren who he cherished, Sherrylynn, Renee, Rhonda, Madison, Christopher, Johnathan, Dylan, Devon, Dallas, Darrian, Aiden, Dalton, Morgan and Michael. He is also survived by many close friends, nieces and nephews, as well as great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Alex was predeceased by his daughter, Kimberly. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Charlie, Jimmy, Rachel, Josie, Margie and Mabel.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
Visitation for Alex will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at J.M. Jobes Funeral Home in Sydney Mines. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Alex’s life will take place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. James Oliver officiating ,a luncheon to follow at the parish hall.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www. jmjobesfuneralhome.com.
…Until We Meet Again
Those special memories of you
Will always bring a smile
If only I could have you back
For just a little while
Then we could sit and talk again
Just like we used to do
You always meant so very much
And always will do too
The fact that you’re no longer here
Will always cause me pain
But you’re forever in my heart
Until we meet again
-Unknown
