Derek Edwards

EDWARDS, Derek…

With great sorrow, we wish to announce that Derek Cecil Edwards passed peacefully in London, Ontario on the morning of September 15^th, 2023, in his 97^th year. Derek will be dearly missed by his son Kevan, daughter-in-Law Christine, grandson Brendon and his wife Jaime, granddaughter Deanna as well as great grandson Benjamin. 

Derek was predeceased by his wife of 70 years Eileen (Poplett), and parents Cecil C Edwards and Lydia T Edwards (Clark).  Brother to numerous siblings including Daphne, Roy, Kathleen, Marcia, Mervin and Nadine.

Derek was a quiet man who loved to laugh, spin a good story, fish, and he loved to garden.  Growing veggies in the back yard and caring for his shrubs and flowers was a passion.  Born in England, and a veteran of the British army in post-WW2 Italy as well as the Middle East, Derek and Eileen came to Canada in the mid-1950s. Together they built a wonderful life including running a successful self-owned business. For 30+ years he delivered homemade food and beverages to construction work sites, factories, and businesses in an era when hot food and good coffee wasn’t just a text message away.  He developed a fondness for wood working and was a kind, soft spoken person that had the ability to make his grandkids laugh with his silly tricks and could make a friend out of a perfect stranger.

He will be thought of often by family and friends alike.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Derek can be made to the Heart & Stroke association of Canada at https://www.heartandstroke.ca/.   A celebration of life will be held on September 29, 2023 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home Reception Center, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Words of Remembrance will take place at 11:00 am. Derek’s ashes will be laid to rest with Eileen, at Pond Mills Cemetery in London. Arrangements entrusted with Cremation London & Middlesex, 519-858-2467. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com