It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rexford Jerome Edwards of Bathurst NB, announce his peaceful passing at Chaleur Regional Hospital on November 20, 2023, at the age of 92.
Born in Grand Falls NL to Patrick and Mary (nee Murphy) Edwards, Rex grew up in a loving home with 12 siblings. Rex was a great athlete. He and his brothers made up the majority of the local baseball team. Rex, the catcher, was inducted into the Newfoundland Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986. He was also an avid golfer who continued to play into his 90’s. Rex was the epitome of cool.
Rex received a Bachelor of Natural Science degree from Memorial University and his Engineering degree from TUNS (Technical University of Nova Scotia). He also trained as a pilot with the Canadian Air Force.
Rex’s career as a Mechanical Engineer led to jobs in the pulp and paper industry in Newfoundland, Quebec and New Brunswick.
Rex was an avid reader who never stopped learning. He loved music, movies, woodworking, travel and the environment. He was diplomatic, thoughtful and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a man of principle and strong faith. A proud member of the Irish society, Rex was instrumental in the design and acquisition of the Celtic Cross located along the basin in Bathurst.
Rex married his wife Patricia in Dalhousie NB, on Oct 1st, 1960.
They recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. Rex was a loving father to three children. When they were young he took the family on numerous adventures and each winter he’d build a skating rink in the yard.
Rex was predeceased by his parents, and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his brothers, John and Wallace of Grand Falls NL. He will be greatly missed by his wife Patricia and children, Kathryn of Welland ON; Christopher of Ottawa ON; Cyndi (Colin Trethewey) of Tampa FL; and grandchildren, Liam, Jane, Kieran, Primrose and Lily.
His family is immensely grateful for the time he graced this earth. We should all be like Rex: Be kind, be calm and keep an open mind.
A small service will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Bathurst on Friday, November 24th, 2023 at 2pm.
Donations in Rex’s honour can be made to an environmental charity of your choice.
