March 4, 1942 - July 7, 2009. Clinical Chief of Medicine at Eastern Health; Past President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association; Past Governor of the American College of Physicians; Past
Executive of the Canadian Medical Association and Recipient of the 2002 Queen's Jubilee Medal. Most importantly, beloved husband of 45 years to Grace; father of Dr. Karen Edstrom (Dr. Ron Lemckert) and Dr. John Edstrom (Cathy); grandfather to Ethan Harry and Avery Grace Edstrom as well as Diana Joy Lemckert; brother to Marjorie Ewers (Frank), Colette Barrett, Bob Edstrom and Judy Edstrom. Also leaving to mourn special friends Peter and Diedre Gardner and family as well as special aunt Margaret Kearney. Predeceased by his parents Mary & William Edstrom and his mother-in-law Victoria Reeves. The family would like to thank the Medical and Nursing Staff at the Health Sciences Centre for their exceptional care. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place at St. Pius X on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Harry’s memory to the Lung Association of Newfoundland and Labrador or the Kidney Association of Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Branch. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com