Obituary of Hugh Allan Edwards

After a long battle with Parkinson's, peacefully at Hospice Renfrew, on Friday December 7, 2012, with his family by his side in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Joan Bennett; loving dad of Roger (Kim), Scott (Cheryl), Terry (Patty), Renfrew, Chris (Sandra), Ottawa. Cherished grandpa or Poppa of Jeff, James, Josh, Bethany, Tyler, Lindsay, Shawn, Mitchell, Caylan & Drew, and great-grandfather of 6. Dear brother Diane Lott, Milton, Eunice Graham, Perth, Richard & David, of British Columbia. Pre-deceased by his parents Lisa Lyons & Lloyd Edwards, sister Lal McEachern & brother Bud. Hugh was born in Thunder Bay and came to Renfrew in his teens with school chum, Frank (Curly) Roche and remained best friends for over 55 years with Curly, his wife Carolyn and their family. He stayed in Renfrew from then on; a town he loved; working at Amphenol (now Times Fibre) for 40 years. He retired in 1998 from his job as General Manager. He was involved in hockey and many different projects throughout the years in the community. Hugh will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. View Video