John “Ed” Luther Edwards, 75, of Norwich joined his mother and father Evelyn (Bergeron) and Henry K. Edwards, Sr., and his brother Henry K. Edwards, Jr., in heaven on September 25th, surrounded by his family.
John is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Barbara Gulomb Edwards, and their children Bernard J. Edwards and wife Christine of Colchester, and Gary V. Edwards and girlfriend, Katie Soer of Pittsburgh, PA.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by his brother Robert J. Edwards of Attleboro, MA and his nieces and nephews who knew him as “Uncle Jack.” He is also survived by his "adopted" daughter and son-in-law Kari and Mario Thibodeau.
John was a graduate of Attleboro High School. He served 22 years in the U.S. Navy and was last stationed at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. During his time in the Navy he earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Navy Achievement Medal. After retiring from the Navy, he worked in civilian security. He was the first employee at the Mohegan Sun Casino; the tribe asked him to stay when they acquired the land from his former employer, United Nuclear Corporation. John was a Gaming Commissioner when he retired from Mohegan Sun in 2009.
John’s family was his pride and joy. More than anything, John loved spending time with his six grandchildren: Nicholas, Jonathan, and Vivian Edwards, Jacqueline DuBois, and Kalvin and Ingrid Thibodeau. He loved reading with them, having tea parties, racing matchbox cars, and taking them to lunch. He was their biggest fan, cheering them on at every school function and sporting event possible.
He will be greatly missed, but always remembered. He was a friend to everyone.
Calling hours will be on Monday, September 30th from 5pm-7pm and funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 1st at 10:00am, both will take place at Church & Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem Street, Norwich CT. Following the service, burial with military honors will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 815 Boswell Avenue, Norwich. Please visit www.churchandallen.com to leave an online tribute or condolence.
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