Donald Edwards Obituary
Donald J. Edwards, 87 of Mattydale, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born in Syracuse, NY on June 23, 1938 to the late Kenneth and Dorothy Edwards.
He worked for Allied Chemical for 17 years. He loved music, drawing, golfing and was a baseball coach for Little League.
He is survived by his children, Tishann Fortino, Richard (Barbara) Holdridge and Donald J. Edwards Jr.; seven grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Marie) Edwards and his sister, Kathy (Ray) Kopp.
There will be no services at this time.
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