Brian EDWARDS

Brian& I worked together at SIMPSON's MONTREAL.Later sang together in a ukrainian hall together with Cliff.Sang "stormy monday". Loved BOBBY BLAND.Will miss you. God bless& rest in peace.

I just heard that Brian passed away. My sincere condolences to Louise and family.

I was so saddened to read of Brian's passing. My condolences to all the Edwards family.
I remember Brian from our LTM years. He was always kind, friendly and so very talented. It was inspiring to read these qualities touched so many people and defined his life.

Dear Louise and family,

We are so very saddened to learn of Brian's passing.

Growing up, my sisters and I idolized you both - Louise and Brian were our famous auntie and uncle with kind hearts and the beautiful, harmonizing voices. I remember listening to "The Hard Part Begins" and "We'll Go Dancing" as a young girl, in awe. Hearing your much-loved rendition of "The Rose" during the service brought tears to my eyes, not only of grief, but also of awe over its beauty.

Though we shared relatively few times together over the years, I have some great memories of Brian, and Louise and family - most notably, time at the school house, the Christmas spent with our family in the early '80s, and, of course, your wedding. It's bittersweet reading the awesome tributes to Brian here, and hearing the lovely memories of family during Brian's memorial service. They helped better connect me to the man I didn't know that well personally, but whom I loved and always knew to be funny, gentle, and kind.

Sending our most heartfelt condolences, and love.
Rest in peace, Brian.

Kelly Gadzala (Jackson) and family (United Kingdom)

A tribute to one of my musical heroes. I send my most sincere regards to Brian's family, friends, and fellow musicians.
Love,
Kevin "Sipreano" Howes

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Very sorry to hear of Brian passing my condolences to all the family. I knew Brian back in high school in Two Mountains Quebec. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Our condolences.

My deepest condolences to all the family. I am a close friend of Barbara since highschool so I have many memories of Brian during those years, May his sweet soul rest in peace. Wendy Machnik Mellor

Deepest sympathies indeed Edwards Family. Working with Brian at STC although short was very enjoyable, we miss his witty humor. He created a memory for all that got to know him, a very special gift.

Our sincere condolences to the Edwards family. The memories of the music dances in Two Mountains will always be remembered. I also was a neighbor from 7th avenue and have fond memories of all the Edwards family. Sincerely Doug and Sandi Headland.

My most sincere condolences to the Edwards family. I grew up in Two Mountains and remember Brian, Cliff and Barbara as being such a musical family. Brian helped me get started as a Bass player. My first memory of hearing a live band at a dance club was Nymark's about 1965 when Brian was playing with Trevor and and Pierre. RIP Brian, and thanks for the memories

We will always treasure the memories of the "Brian and Louise" days at the the Sheraton and Cousin Niks. Also for performing in our backyard. We send our most heartfelt sympathy to all the family. May all the memories help comfort you.

May you rest in peace Brian so many good times that we had taking the train to work you will be missed


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I am so sorry to learn of Brian's passing. We attended LTMHS together although he was a year or two ahead of me. And I had the pleasure of seeing Brian in his Mashmakan band at Belle Neigh back in the late 60's - along with Ray Blake and Pierre Senechal. I also knew his brother Cliff and sister Barb. Our band was the Count Royals and Cliff's was the Counts Four. We like to think we are invincible but that is sadly just not true. I have such good memories of Brian although we have been out of touch since that time. Rest in Peace Brian - you were one the good guys and will be so sadly missed. My condolences to all.

Our sincere condolences Louise.

Gonna miss ya bro!! You were such an awesome boss, but more than that, a friend!!

God Bless your soul Brian. And God Bless you Louise. Your voices still echo in my mind from the days at Cousin Nik's, where our souls pleasantly met. I will treasure your memories forever in my heart. My sincere Condolences. Dennis C. Boychuk

My condolences to the the family. Brian was a great man and along side his beautiful wife, a great musician. I remember listening to your music as a child live and on cd. I regret not knowing Brian for the past few years but the memories I have I will cherish. He was a good friend to my father for years and he will be remember with great joy in our hearts.
With love Rick, Shannon and Amy Pollock

Sorry to hear the sad news, our deepest sympathies. From an ex-drummer of the 60's - Yvon Pratt

My deepest condolences to Louise and family, I remember Brian not only as an excellent musician but as a friendly helpful man. I remember him helping me out and giving me advice when I first started in my music career. Brian and Louise became very good friends with Doreen and me, he will be sorely missed.
Harry Startup

Rest in Peace buddy! I will miss your stories and your laugh.
My condolences to his family and friends, this is a huge loss to all who knew and adored him.

Brian was such a kind friendly soul, a great pleasure to work with. He brought a cheeriness to the workplace. I will always remember him.

Dear Louise,

where did all the years go? I still have a copy of your wedding invitation which you asked me to prepare for your wedding August 4th 1984. And also the words you and Brian wrote and sang a song for me on my 50th Birthday. It was shortly thereafter that I left Saskatoon on my odyssey of recovery from that car accident and other losses,, but "as way leads onto way", I never returned. But those years and your songs and music still dance thru my memories still as fresh as the days they were created. The sorrow for me is that I never did see either of you again and now I see Brian's smiling face I realize what I have missed. So Louise please know that for me the memories of both of you are permanently etched in my mind and I am thankful that both of you were for a while a happy part of my life.

My sincere condolences to theEdward family, so sorry to hear about Brian, many great memories growing up. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and family during this sad time.

My deepest condolences to the Edwards family. I knew Brian since high school and I'd only been playing music for a few years when the band I was in decided we needed a singer. I heard Brian singing along with the jukebox at Saratoga beach and thought wow, he can really sing. Brian also became our bass player shortly after.
We shared the wild trip that was Mashmakhan and chose to continue our music adventure in Riverson. There were lot of miles, great shows and laughter until it was time to part ways.
I will remember my dear friend and colleague with love and great respect.

Rest in peace Brian

My condolences to the Edwards family. I have fond memories of The First Amendment and later of Louise Rockwood and Whiskey Jack. We had some great times on the road way back then. Rest in Peace my old friend.

My sincere condolences to the whole Edwards Family on the loss of Dear Brian. I have some great memories of Brian and the laughs we shared on and off the road. He was such a talented musician and I'm proud to say that I shared many stages with him. I had lost touch with him over the years so to hear this sad news was quite a surprise. My thoughts are with all of you at this somber time. God Bless Brian.

To the family and friends of Brian, please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Thinking fondly about the music we made so many years ago ...thanks for the low notes, your voice..

Dear Brian, I had been thinking about you and wanting to get in touch. I'm so very sorry that we didn't get in touch. I had wanted to tell you how much I'd enjoyed playing and singing with you and Rayburn in Riverson. I was listening to some songs from our Riverson album, and remembering what a beautiful voice you have and that you were an excellent bass player. I miss those days too, when we were all together in Lake of Two Mountains - you, me and Rayburn and Lisa. It was a beautiful time of my life.

I'm so very sorry, Brian, especially for all your family and loved ones who will miss you so much.

Rest peacefully, my friend, I will offer prayers and good thoughts for you and your family.

With love from your friend,
Frankie

Dear Edwards family,
I loved Brian and tried for a long time to find him. We played together in a couple of groups in Montreal before he joined Mashmakhan and were friends still when he and Rayburn Blake and Frankie Hart created a great group called Riverson. Brian believed in me and was the first to record one of my songs "Stoney Day' on the River son album. I love his family so much and Brian will always be remembered for his iconic vocals and his stellar bass playing, his sense of fun and good humour. Rest in Peace dear Brian. I will always remember you.
Lisa Hartt

Were thinking of you Brian AS THE YEARS GO BY

This is such a terrible loss for all who had the privilege of knowing Brian. He was always happy go lucky with a keen sense of humor and his stories that would make you laugh for hours. Even though he was a rock n roll legend to all that knew him he was just a friend. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to call him my friend. REST IN PEACE "POPS"