Dear Sylvie and all the family and friends that knew and loved him.  I hadn't seen Bill for many years but saw him off and on when I went to the Edwards'
home with my friend Shari. He had a delightful presence and I'm sure he touched many people in his life. 
My prayers are with you.  Psalm 121  

Sincerely and with love

Marlene Martin

I was really sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I have excellent memories of him as a colleague when we were attending ROUTP together in 1972.

My most heartfelt condoleances to Sylvie and the children.

Maurice Rene de Cotret
(formerly a member of the Royal Canadian Artillery)

Dear Sylvie and family.
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing which was far too soon.  We remember the great times we had when you and Bill were part of our "small groups" at Whitby Christian.  I remember having you in our home and having some good laughs.  I also remember Bill being so compasionate when Orlando had his cardiac arrest and also being very helpful when he found out Orlando had his back problems.  Please know that we are praying for you and your family.

Blessings,

Dearest Sylvie, Will, Ryan and Ashley;
What a brillant photograph of your beloved husband and father. It captures his effervescent personality perfectly. As you memorialize his life tomorrow, I will take a moment and reflect (in spirit) along with you, your children, and Bill's siblings, on the life of the man that graced this earth. My prayers are being sent your way. May God look after you and help you through this arduous time.  God bless you all.  

Laura Coley
Montreal, Quebec.

To Sylvie and the Edwards Family - I was saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I have many fond memories of Bill during our younger years in the Townships - a kind,loyal and fun-loving individual. I am certain that his legacy will live on in his children and grandchildren.  Thoughts and prayers with you during this difficult time.

My condolences to Bill's family. I hadn't seen Bill for years after I left Lennoxville; however, do recall him as being a gentleman with an infectious beaming smile and congenial manner.

To the entire Edwards clan, Margy and I are so saddened by the passing of Bill. This is an unfathomable loss for all of you. Bill and I shared many adventures in our teens and young adulthood in Lennoxville, Sherbrooke the High Arctic and several military bases across Canada. I have always  cherished these memories , now more so then ever.  Our profound sympathies to all of you, especially Sylvie, Will Ryan, Ashley  and his  grandchildren. We will be in Whitby tomorrow to honour his memory.

Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."

Dear Sylvie and family, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of of such a wonderful husband and father. We will always remember Bill as true gentleman and friend. RIP Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Dear Sylvie and family, Cheryl and I are so sorry and deeply saddened by your loss and our deepest sympathies are extended to you and your family.  Bill was a great colleague and a friend who shared his passion for business with many and more personally, his love of the military with me.  We are thankful for the good times that we were able to share with you and Bill.  These will remain our memories. We have lost a classy gentleman with a smile and personality that brightened many conferences and events.  We will miss him.

Dear Sylvie and family,

We've just heard through Greg about your heartbreaking loss. Words are not adequate to express our sympathy. We pray that all your good memories will bring you some comfort. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Sylvie and family: Although we parted and went our ways you were always in our thoughts for all the fun times we shared. Our deepest sympathies are with you all during this time. Please keep in touch. 

Sue and Joe, Stephanie(Brett) Cory(Ami) Tim(Emily) and Tammie(James)

Dear Sylvie and Family, We cannot imagine what you are going through.  We just want you to know out thoughts and hearts are with you.  Amongst other moments, we joyfully remember Bill dressed as a priest, accompanied by a charming nun,  We feel sad at his lost, too.  We are thinking of you.
Danielle & Michael Bresee

Dear Sylvie and all of the Edwards family
We were so shocked and sorry to hear of Bill's passing - our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Kerry and Clare Slomka

Sorry for your loss.  Bill, like his day were both class acts.  I had a lot of respect for Bill when he was an officer for the Sherbrooke Hussars.

David Moore
Sherbrooke, Qc

Dear Edwards Family.
 I was very sad to hear of the passing of Bill.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.

Rhoda Pratt
Gibbons Alberta..(Lennoxville)

Auntie Sylvie & Family,

Our hearts ache for you as you must endure this premature and excruciating loss. 

"What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget."

With heartfelt sympathy and love,

Tanya, Jason & Abigale
XOXOXO

To The Entire Edwards Family:

Life is precious but it passed much too quickly for Bill. He was a fine individual and a true gentleman
who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. We share in your loss and wanted you to know we extend our deepest sympathies to the entire family. We wish you strength and courage during this difficult time.

                           
Bruce Stevenson and Lillian Rogerson 
North Hatley, Quebec

Dear Sylvie and family,
Know that you and your family are in my thoughts.

James, Vania, and the Edwards Family.

Sarah and I would like to offer you our deepest sympathies during this difficult time.  

All our love, Sarah and Mark Walhout

Dear Sylvie, family, and extended family, Marc and I want you to know how very sorry we are for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers, stay strong during this most difficult time.
Joanne & Marc Dube (Mount Hope, ON)

Sylvie - know that my thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.  Your memories will sustain you and your family.

Irene Puddicombe

Dear Sylvie and family, I am very sorry to hear this terrible news about Bill. I always looked forward to spending time with him at work or at play. He was one of a kind. 

Je partage votre douleur mais les mots me manquent pour l'exprimer pleinement.
 Pour vous, j'espère voir cette épreuve s'effacer petit à petit, au fil du temps.

Dear Sylvie and family, on behalf of my family I would like to extend our deepest condolences. Bill was truly one of the good ones.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Sylvie and the Edwards Family: We send our sincere sympathy with the loss of Bill.  Bill and I attended High School together in the sixties, still remember that great smile. Cherish the memories.  Neill & Sandy Lobdell

Dear Sylvie and family.  We would like to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time to you and the family.  We had many fond memories of Bill during the 70's while working for IBM here in Montreal.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
       Denis and Denise Gingras

Dear Edwards Family,
We were very shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time,may your memories bring you comfort.

Richard and Elizabeth Hillard
Courtenay British Columbia

Dear Edwards family, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. He truly had a great personality and welcoming smile every time I saw or chatted with him at work - I am an ex-colleague from TELUS. He would speak so fondly of his children and grandchildren, and I know he must have been a great father, grandfather and husband. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Dear Auntie Sylvie, Will, Ryan and Ashley, 

With his bright and beautiful smile, “Uncle Bill” brought so many gifts to each one of our lives.

I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death.  They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make.  We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love - may you have the strength to let comfort find you in this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy, and love always,
Dahlya and Pablo
xo

Dear Sylvie - I can't begin to tell you how shocked and saddened I was to hear about Bill.  I have such warm memories of him as a kind and gentle man who always made me feel so welcome into your home.  Please know that you and your children are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the difficult days ahead.  

Sending all the peace and love in the world to you and your family ... with love Karen - Avery & Morgan

Dear Derek & family,
We are very sorry to hear the sad news about your brother.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sending our love,

Dear Sylvie, Will, Ryan and Ashley.  We are so chocked and so very sad to learn of Bill's death. We will cherish so many fond memories.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Lysiane and Henning

Dear Sylvie and family,

We were very sadden to hear the news about Bills illness and his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish the memories and he will always remain close in your hearts.

Dear Sylvie and Family:

We are all thinking of you in this difficult time as we were saddened to hear of Bill's passing.  You will have your lovely memories of the good times and these will help you through.  We will remember Bill early morning in the gym with the girls at volleyball.  Good times we all will cherish.  Your friends Muriel, Rick and Jessica.

Sylvie and Family, Doug and I are are very sorry for your loss.  I remember when Bill brought us coffee at work lol. He always had a big smile.  Our thoughts are with you.

Dear Sylvie and Family,
So saddened to hear of Bill's passing - we had such fun times together always. What comes to mind was us four at prenatal where our friendship began eagerly waiting the births of Blair and Will. Ever in our thoughts. Janis & Gerald Murrey

Dear Sylvie and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing we can say that will ease your pain but we just wanted you to know we are thinking of you. Our deepest condolences.

Dear Sylvie.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing I can say that will ease your pain but we just wanted you to know we are thinking of you. Our deepest condolences.

Dearest Sylvie and family,

We are so very sadden to hear about Bill's passing.  We all loved Bill so very much! He was a wonderful person.  We are all praying for you and the family. 

With our deepest sympathy, Aunt Ruth, Cousins, Monique, Kenny, Kenny Jr. & Joey.

Dear Sylvie and family, It is with much love and extreme sadness that we are sending you our most sincere condolences. We are so happy that we spent time with you and Bill a short while ago and shared some happy times and great memories. Remember to hold close to your heart those precious memories that you and your wonderful family have shared over the years and Bill will be there for all of you forever. With all our love, we'll be thinking of you always. Hugs,and hope to see you one day soon, Linda, Eddie and Family  xo

Dear Sylvie and Family ,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Bill was such a good man and will be sorely missed.
With  our deepest sympathies,
Betty, Michael, Suzie and Terry

Sylvie please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of Bill. 

The loss to you and your children must be unbearable...I hope you can take some strength in all of the love that I am sure is pouring forward during this time. 

Bill was always a warm face and supportive resource to me in my small consulting practice. He treated my needs in the same way he did much larger firms...always attentive and eager to find innovative solutions. 

He had a great presence in any room...and I will miss that the next time I find myself thinking about some awefully good years in the CTCA.

R.I.P.brother, our sympathies and prayers to the families..

Ron Enair (Sherbrooke Hussars)

Dear Sylvie,  I am so sad to hear this news.  Bill will always be remembered for his great spirit and wonderful smile.  I am honored to have had the opportuntity to work with him.  Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Dear Sylvie and family
This such very sad news. He will be missed. Time is the best healer. Take care of yourself and your family

Dear Sylvie, Will, Ashley and Family
I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of Bill. I am so very sorry. This must be very difficult for you. Please remember that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Bill was such a kind soul, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
I know how much you will miss Bill, but you can take comfort and strength from the wonderful family you and he had together. I know their love will get you through this difficult time. 
May God bless you and your family during this time and always.
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Dear Sylvie ... As an ex IBMer friend in Montreal, I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Richard Forest

Dear Sylvie, Will, Ryan & Ashley,

We are so sorry and heartbroken over the unexpected and sudden loss of Bill, our great friend of 37 years.

Debbie and I are still in shock but we do want you to know that Bill will always be remembered as the smiling, kind, warm, compassionate and loving husband, father and friend to so many!!
We love you all and send our deepest and most sincere condolences to both the Edwards & Morin families.

Dear Sylvie and family.
Janet and I were so saddened to hear the news of Bill's passing. 
After speaking with Bill, we were so encouraged by his determination and positive attitude towards beating this terrible disease, being the Bill that we will remember.

Dear Edwards Family, It is with great sadness and sorry that we learn of Bill's passing.  Although our interaction was short through the Bishop's years, they are looked at fondly.  Please accept our sincere condolences.  Morgan & Lana Quinn, North Hatley.

Myself and the Wright family of Lennoxville are very sad and shocked to hear of Bill's passing. RIP my friend.

God saw Bill getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched him, and saw Bill pass away. Although we loved Bill dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Love you Sylvie and family...

Denise

Dear Sylvie and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Glenda, Neal and Sebastien

Dear Sylvie and Loving Family,
We know that Bill is resting with God and at peace. He was one of the greatest "gentleman" of our time. Always a smile to share and kind words, he was and will always be a testimony of a quality life lived. 

Our deepest love to you all, Eric, Karen, Haleigh and Cassia Beam

Sylvie and Family

Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and all of your beautiful family.   Marshall and I are also in shock.   Bill's spirit and energy was so vibrant and full of life; he will be deeply missed.  
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Marshall and Phyllis

Dearest Sylvie and family, please know that we wish you all strength and faith during this time. Bill was a wonderful man and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are sent to keep you comforted in the knowledge that we were honoured to have known him.  Ray and Elaine McKenzie

Dear Sylvie:
I am very sorry for your loss. 
Bill was a great guy and I truly enjoyed our times together at industry events and on the golf course....many years and the memories will stay with me forever. Henry

Dear Sylvie, Will, Ryan & Ashley, Our deepest condolences to your family.  Bill was always kind, thoughtful and a gentlemen to all in his presence.  You are in our heartfelt thoughts at this difficult time.

Chère Sylvie,

Je désires t'offrir toute ma sympathie pour la perte de Bill ce week-end. Bien qu'aucuns mots ne puissent alléger la tristesse que tu ressens suite au départ de l'homme de ta vie, saches que nous sommes plusieurs ici, au sein de la Communauté des consultants du Québec, à être ébranlés par son départ et je garderai toujours le souvenir d'un homme attachant, toujours souriant et élégant, bref d'un vrai gentleman.

Sending my thoughts and praying that God gives you and your family strength during this difficult time.  May God hold you and your family up through this time of grief and fill you with His peace.

Sylvie, Will, Ryan, Ashley and Edward's family. We send our deepest regrets and  keep you in our prayers. We loved Bill and will miss him. We will always remember with great fondness our time in New Hampshire

Dear Sylvie and ALL of the Edwards family.  This is such very sad news. He was just too young to leave this world. Our treasured memories of good times with all of you are very much still alive.  Sylvie, the most treasured memory we recall right now is when we attended a Beckett Players Production in Montreal(probably in the 70's) and you took Bill onto the stage with you to sing him a Love Song. Sooo touching!  He will now be an Angel watching over all & in the loving arms of his wonderful parents. We send our prayers that he will send you courage and strength for the days ahead. God Bless all of you at this time.

Sylvie and family, we were so sad to learn of the loss of Bill. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. We remember with fondness the 'court times' on New Dominion. Bill will be missed.

Dear Sylvie, Will, Ryan and Ashley:  Thomi and I send our deepest regrets and expression of sorrow to hear of Bill's passing.  During our association within the CTCA as Bill offered service as a consultant and SLG member we enjoyed Bill's humour, his expertise and intellect along with his passion for our industry.  Bill was always ready to serve and that is the mark of a true and loyal friend.  Our sincere condolences go out to you all and to his extended family.

John and Thomi Glover, Mayne Island, British Columbia

Dear Pam, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Bill.  I know how very happy you were to move closer to your family and how very deeply this loss must affect you and the rest of your family unit.  Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.  May God bless you all.
Barb Kubas, Woodlands, Mb.

Dear Sylvie and the rest of the Edwards family: 
Stephen and I are so sorry for your loss, and the loss of my close friend Bill, who was like a brother to me.  He will be sorely missed by everyone he worked with and touched throughout his business dealings.  

Hugs from Roberta Fox (aka "Pete" to Bill) and Stephen Lawson.

Dear, Ashley. 

We just heard the news about your father and wanted to let you know our deepest sympathies are with you and your family. We know you were very close to your dad and can only imagine how difficult this time must be for you. Please know that you are in our hearts and minds.

With love always,

Dear Sylvie and family, we were so very sad to hear of Bill's passing. If there is anything that you need please do not hesitate to reach out. Our thoughts and prayer are with you. 

Mike and Betty Hodkinson

Sylvie and family, we are very sorry to hear about Bill's death. Bill was a great colleague and made many contributions to his industry and community. He will be missed. Our thoughts are certainly with you at this time.

Dear Sylvie, Will, Ryan and Ashley,

We are saddened to hear about Bill's passing.  It was too quick and doesn't seem real.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

God Bless.

OBITUARY

William Thorold Merrick Edwards II

March 17, 1951 – May 21, 2012

Oshawa Funeral Home

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