Nicholas EDWARDS Obituary

Name: Visitation for Nicholas EDWARDS
Start: 2021-07-06T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-07-06T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Conner & Koch Life Celebration Home

EDWARDS, Nicholas Simon

(1961-2021)

Finally at peace, Nick succumbed on June 30, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He put up the good fight and did his best to stretch out his time on Earth where he wanted to make a difference.

Nick was born to George and Joan Edwards, immigrants from Manchester England, and raised in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He came to Ohio to attend University of Dayton where he earned a degree in Business Management.

His career began and ended after 36 years at KeyBank where he worked with so many clients, all of whom he considered friends. His co-workers became a second family to him; and he loved nothing more than to mentor young bankers and to foster these career-long friendships until his last day of life. Their dedication to him as companions has been truly appreciated by his first family.

Nick was a dedicated community servant to the Dayton area. He volunteered tirelessly at United Way of Dayton for 30 years and served as Board Chair for 5 years. Nick started his community service at the Miamisburg Municipal Trust Fund and continued to make an impact at the Montgomery County Homeless Solutions Policy Board and the Montgomery County Human Services Levy Committee. He was a proud graduate of Leadership Dayton, Class of '99.

Nick also enjoyed serving his hometown, Bellbrook, Ohio. He started on the Planning Board for 9 years, moved on to the Zoning Appeals and Property Review Board for 6 years, was elected to City Council in 2014, and appointed to Deputy

Mayor in 2020, where he proudly served until his death.

During his years, he drafted the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resolution for Bellbrook and spearheaded the importance of making Bellbrook a Purple Heart City. Nick was very proud to support our city police, fire, service departments, and schools, as he always knew that they are the heart of our town. He respected and appreciated his fellow city servants and constituents of Bellbrook, who work tirelessly to maintain the "Small Town Friendly" Bellbrook he loved.

Nick was a loyal sports fan. He enjoyed watching, attending and talking about "his" teams. His love for Manchester

United, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Mets, UC Football, and UD Basketball kept him frustrated and fulfilled for hours on end. A fan of any of these teams was a friend to Nick. Nick used his passion for sports to enrich the lives of local children by coaching SAY soccer for 3 years, Bellbrook Select soccer for 7 years, and Lion's Club Basketball.

Nick's family is grateful for all of the kind healthcare workers at Kettering Cancer Care Center and Hospice of Ohio. We were impressed with all of his care providers for their kind professionalism who helped him manage this illness for so long.

Nick was a devoted husband, father, and grandad, leaving his wife and best friend, Linda, of 35 years; his daughter, Lauren Paige; his son, Matthew (Lauren Elise); and grandsons, Jack and Nicholas (coming soon). He also leaves to mourn his brothers Mark Edwards and David Edwards (Ayesha), niece Alannah Edwards, aunt Marjorie Vanover, cousins Carol

Shelley, Jean Sampson, and Tony Posner. His two loyal

companions, Chloe and Stuart, will miss him dearly.

If you knew Nick, you knew how funny he was. Share a laugh today as you remember him for the wonderful man he was.

Nick was cremated. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Conner & Koch Life Celebration Home, 92 W. Franklin St, Bellbrook, Ohio 45305. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Dayton Food Pantry (online https://thefoodbankdayton.org/donate/) or Bellbrook Family Resource Center, 51 S. East. St., Bellbrook, Ohio 45305 or online https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5AYVRQ8ELEW82).

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 4, 2021.

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Lynda

June 26, 2023

I think of you everyday when I pass Hessian Drive on the way home from work. RIP you funny guy!

Timothy Lewis

January 3, 2022

As good a man as I have ever met. RIP

Lynda Lepes

September 7, 2021

Nicky lived next door to me in my home town of Ridgefield CT. He was part of the landscape of our little street, we played flash light tag, whiffleball, basketball and explored the endless swamp behind our houses. He was funniest guy I knew. I was so happy to reconnect with him over the last few years....if only we could grab one more of those childhood moments, running carefree through our little place in the world. Nicky...you were loved by many and will be sadly missed.

Don Hart

August 7, 2021

Thank you to Linda for sharing Nick with me for Junior and senior year at college. He was a great friend and is included in all my best memories while at UD. So sorry to hear about his passing. The world will miss him as we all will. He was a "Class Act" in the very best sense of the term.

Elizabeth Burton

July 8, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Nick's passing. I use to work for one of his clients and talked to Nick and his staff often. I also worked with Matt for a couple of summers. My heart is broken for the family, I know how special Nick is. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

CHRISTOPHER F. JOHNSON

July 7, 2021

I first met Nick in 2006 when he became my banker. It was not long before he also became a friend, and over the ensuing years I relied extensively on his integrity, knowledge, willingness to help, and insight. He was what every banker should aspire to be, and he will be greatly missed and mourned by his friends, colleagues and clients. His passing has affected not only his family, but also those who knew Nick as well as those who did not but who benefited from his work, his humanity, and his efforts on behalf of his community.

Pat Hager

July 4, 2021

My sympathy for the loss of Nick. I worked with Nick off and on for 30 years at Key. I will always remember his poems. He was such a kind and caring person. He will certainly be missed.

Merle Wilberding

July 4, 2021

What a beautiful tribute to Nick, and so accurate. Nick was my banker for years, but I always looked at him as my friend, and a good friend. He was bright, compassionate, and always helpful. My thoughts and prayers are with Nick and his family, now, and always.

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