Desmond Edwards
October 4, 1951 — August 12, 2021
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, August 28, 2021
12:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Service
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Desmond Edwards
Desmond Gregory Alban Edwards
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Desmond Gregory Alban Edwards - our beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He passed away suddenly in Brooklyn, New York on August 12th, 2021.
Desmond was originally from Beaulieu, St. George Grenada then later migrated to Toronto, Canada. He retired from a fulfilling career as a City Inspector in the State of New York.
Desmond was born of the late William Edwards of Beaulieu & Madonna Edwards nee Philbert of Beaulieu and sibling to George, James (deceased), Millie Rosa, Raymond (deceased), Jemina, Beata, Lucy, Christiana & Fred.
He leaves to mourn, his beloved children; Gerard, Carlyle, Keda (husband Masaaba), Heather, Nicole (husband Steve), Randi, Desmond Jr. (wife Monique) & Jeremy; and his grandchildren: Marika, Janel, Dillon, Monique, Josiah, Sitarah, Zakiah, Kedan, Denzel, Shemar, Zahara, Shiqyra, Tyne, Angelique, Desmond Pelly Jr.,Jahlon, Tahjuan, Trinity, Priya and Amahri.
He was beloved uncle to Christine (deceased), Kenroy (deceased), Allison, Sharon, Linda, Martin, Miranda, Maria, Sonya, Ryan, Nicole, Susanna, Leon, Jacinta, Jennifer, Glen, Raphael, Pauleen, Philip, Stephen, Anthony, Camille, Candice & Kaleem, he also leaves to mourn many grand nieces and nephews, cousins, close friends, colleagues and confidantes - including Layne, Rupert and Cynthine.
His memory will forever live on in our hearts.
While under the care of Caribbean Funeral Services in New York, you may visit their website to view his online. www.caribbeanfuneralservice.com
Due to current health restrictions, a private family funeral and service will take place on Sunday August 29th at 2pm in the Ward Chapel.
The family has provided the opportunity to view the LiveStream service from the comfort of your own home. Please click "Photos and Videos" for the link under webcast at time of service.
An 'Open-Casket" LiveStream will begin at 1:30pm until the formal closing at our 2pm service time.
On mobile devices and tablets the webcast link will be available by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
This link will become available at the time of the service.
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, August 28, 2021
12:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Ward Funeral Home, "Weston Chapel"
To safely manage and adhere to current social distancing requirements, PLEASE RSVP for the visitation.
Wearing of masks or face coverings by everyone remains mandatory as per provincial regulations.
On Sunday August 29th, an 'Open-Casket" LiveStream will begin at 1:30pm until the formal closing at our 2pm service time.
Service
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Ward Funeral Home, "Weston Chapel"
Due to current health restrictions, a private family funeral and service will take place On Sunday August 29th at 2pm.
The family has provided the opportunity to view the LiveStream service from the comfort of your own home. Please click "Photos and Videos" for the link under webcast at time of service.
An 'Open-Casket" LiveStream will begin at 1:30pm until the formal closing at our 2pm service time.
On mobile devices and tablets the webcast link will be available by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
This link will become available at the time of the service.
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