Brian A. Edwards

Edwards, Brian A. MALTA Brian A. Edwards, 70, of Stoney Point Road, Malta, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at St Peter's Hospital. Born in Chippenham, England, January 13, 1938, he was the son of the late William J. and Margaret Berry Edwards. He attended schools in England, Canada and graduated in Cohoes. He was an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force from 1957-1961. Brian was a home building contractor, working with his sons at TMB Builders Brian was a self taught tradesman who loved teaching the trade of carpentry, the arts, and literature with a twist of creativity. He was an artist who worked in all mediums, including oils, ink, pencil, charcoal and water colors. A creative writer, he wrote essays, short stories, poems and reflective memorials for loved ones. He never told others how to live, he just lived his life and let others watch. A longtime resident of Saratoga Lake, he enjoyed all of its activities and beauty. A man who had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life to the fullest, he was a loving, proud, husband, father, grandfather and pet lover. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Deanna B. Edwards; three children, Karen and SGM Mark H. Oldroyd of Castorland, Marcus W. Edwards of Malta and Trevor D. Edwards and Melanie Milley of Malta; two grandchildren, Tessa Lynn Oldroyd and Taylor Lee Oldroyd; brother, Michael and Mary Edwards of Round Lake; two sisters, Jennifer Borowski of Round Lake and Gillian and Joseph Rigney of Round Lake; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, July 10, at the former DiDonna's Restaurant, Route 9P and Plains Road, Malta from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Private burial will be in Gerald B H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Paralyzed Veterans of America, PVA Donation Processing Center, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH 03086.