EDWARDS, Brendan Joseph

It is with the deepest of sadness that I announce the passing of the sweetest, kindest, most generous soul to walk the earth. Brendan Joseph Edwards (dad) passed away Sunday, April 9th at the General Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario. He was born June 22nd, 1937 in Lawn, NL, the son of the late John Edwards and Charlotte (Slaney) Edwards. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Edwards of Ottawa, ON; his brothers John (Anita) Edwards, Raphael (Joanne) Edwards and Walter Edwards, and his sister Marie (Joe) Strang. He was predeceased by his brothers Reginald (Sue) Edwards, Alphonse (Viola) Edwards, Robert (Helen) Edwards, Edward (Vera) Edwards, Eric (Audrey) Edwards, Patrick Edwards and Randall Edwards. He will be greatly missed by all his nieces and nephews; whom many referred to as their favourite uncle. Thank you to all the staff at Oak Park Retirement Residence who took wonderful care of dad and loved his sweet smile and constant sunny disposition as much as any of us. Thank you to the extensive team of doctors and nurses in the emergency room at the Ottawa General Hospital who were constantly comforting me and especially the Internal Medicine team who did their absolute best to help dad recover and then ensuring his final comfort. Thank you to my precious friends, students and family for all your words of love, support, thoughts and prayers. Thank you to Christine Graham and Jennifer Brisson for your sacrifice of time and energy during dad's final days. Words cannot express the love and gratitude I have for you both. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. , Toronto, ON, 416-259-3705) on Saturday, May 13th from 10am-12pm. Memorial Service in the Chapel at 12:00 pm. Interment to follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Mississauga, ON). Donations in memory of Brendan and Elizabeth Edwards may be made to the memorial of the donor's choice. Messages of Condolence may be placed at RidleyFuneralHome.com.