1948 – 2011
Putnam – Walter H. Edwards, 63, passed from this earth into the loving arms of God, Saturday, August 20, 2011…peacefully. He was the husband of holly edwards. Although together over 9 years, they were married May 21, 2011.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents, Francis Howard Edwards and Pauline Edwards; his daughter, Heidi Edwards-Brodack; his brothers, Wayne Edwards and his fiancé Denise, and Dennis Edwards; his sister Sherry Engh and her husband Peter; and his granddaughter Jordan LePage. He was predeceased by his brother, Dale Edwards.
Mr. Edwards was stationed in Germany as a medic with the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a self-employed landscaper and was a fan of NASCAR, and of the Boston Red Sox. He enjoyed his days spent with holly in Plymouth, MA.
A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held in the East Woodstock Congregational Church, 220 Woodstock Road, East Woodstock, CT 06244 on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 11:00am in respect of the good man he was and a time for personal remembrances, and offerings of prayer. Memorial contributions may be made to holly edwards, P.O. Box 182, Putnam, CT 06260. For guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
laurie & dennis snelling
Holly, with sympathy,we’re very sorry for your loss.may the beautiful memories that fill your heart help to bring you comfort.
Len Suprise
Please accept my condolences for your loss. May you find comfort from family and from your fondest memories of Walter.
leslie brooks
My deepest sympathy to you, Sherry, and your family. May you take comfort in remembering a life well lived Les and Peggy
Deb Gignac
Dearest Holly and family,
Words cannot express our sympathy in your loss of our dear friend Walter. We have known him for so many years. There will be a hole in our hearts and lives with his passing. May time smooth the raw edges of your pain. Holly, you were the love of his life. Remember this and may this help to sustain you.
With Love,
Deb and Paul