He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII and was a skilled furniture maker.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; children Royal Charles Edwards (Elaine), Marcia Edwards Gray (Timothy), Gretchen Black Verbeerst (James), JoAnn Black, Kim Black Saunders (Gary), John Black, and Laurie Black Schumann (John); sisters Jennie Martha Foster and Beverly Edwards; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren..
Graveside services will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Ling Street, Marlborough, New Hampshire on June 15th at 11:00am .
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at Chapters Health System, 12470 Telecome Drive, Temple Terrance, Florida, 33637 Life Path Hospic or call 1-813-877-2200 Donation Department.
