Gordon Sherman Edwards

EDWARDS Gordon Sherman Edwards, age 81, a lifelong Fairfield resident and the beloved husband of 52 years of Martha Lennon Edwards, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at the Carolton Convalescent Home. Born on July 24, 1925 to the late Louis and Bessie Edwards, Gordon attended Bordentown Military Academy in New Jersey, and the University of Bridgeport. Mr. Edwards entered the U.S. Army and served during WWII with the 329 Infantry Division. During the war, Mr. Edwards endured time as a prisoner of war in Germany. Following his military duties, Mr. Edwards joined the Fairfield Police Department where he retired after 32 years of service. He was also a member of the Gaelic American Club, Fayerweather Yacht Club, and the Police Benevolent Association. He was also a grateful friend of Bill W. In addition to his wife, Gordon is survived by his loving daughters, Bonnie Kregling and her husband Wayne of West Haven, Beth Whittle of Farmington, ME, and Patty Tripp and her husband David of Industry, ME; and his devoted son, Jonathan Edwards and his wife Janet of Anson, ME. He will also be remembered by his grandchildren, Kerri Blawie, Abbie Kregling, Chloe Ahlberg, Emma and Matthew Tripp, Sam Whittle, Leah Wright and Luke Perocchi, and seven great-grandchildren. Gordon will also be missed by his brother, Louis Edwards, Jr., of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; sister, Joyce Barker of Athens, GA; and special relatives Kate Carney, Rene Baldwin and Helen McElroy. He was predeceased by his son, Peter Edwards. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 10 a.m. directly, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield. Burial will be private in Mt. Grove Cemetery. Friends may greet the family on Sunday, from 2-6 p.m. at the Shaughnessey-Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road, in Fairfield. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Edwards' name to: the Disabled American Veterans at, DAV Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250.The Edwards family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Carolton for all of their exceptional care. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseyfuneralhome.com.