Allen B. Edwards

Allen B. Edwards obituary, Massena, NY

Allen B. Edwards

Allen Edwards Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donaldson Funeral Home, Inc. - Massena on Nov. 22, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Akwesasne: Allen B. "Teiaiakteh" Edwards, 64, of Akwesasne, passed away on November 18, 2025 at his home.
Allen was born on December 30, 1960 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of the late Harold and Catherine (Lazore) Edwards. He attended Mohawk Schools and Salmon River Central School. Allen worked carpentry in Rochester for several years and later did odd jobs in the Akwesasne community.
Allen enjoyed doing art, working outside and model cars.
Allen is survived by his son, Deacon Hall of Akwesasne; three grandchildren, Iehontsionni Sharrow-Hall, Layne Hall and Aizen Hall; his sisters, Elizabeth Edwards of Akwesasne and Roseann Edwards of Montreal, QC; his brothers, Rodney Edwards of Chateaugay, Quebec and Charles Edwards of Akwesasne as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Harold Edwards Jr. and Mike "Kim Boy" Edwards.
Friends and family are invited to call on Monday, November 24, 2025 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Donaldson Funeral Home in Massena.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Allen, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Allen's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Allen Edwards's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Allen Edwards's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?