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Miles Edwards Obituary

Miles Ed­­wards, age 84, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019.

Born in Scranton, Pa., Miles was the son of the late Charles and Ceinwen (Lewis) Edwards. He was a graduate of Central High School and Johnson Technical College and was a 16-year veteran of the United States Navy. Before retiring in 1993, he was a senior design engineer in Chemical Piping Design for DuPont for over 20 years.

Family was everything to Miles. He cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren, especially on their many family camping vacations, cruising or spending time at the beach. Miles loved to be outside, especially doing yardwork, or going for a walk. He will be remembered for his quiet and gentle nature and funny, yet dry, sense of humor.

Miles is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Janet I. (Terwilliger) Edwards; his sons, Douglas and Daniel Edwards; his daughter, Meredith Gwynn (Brandon); his grandchildren, Monica, Allison, Brandon, Alexis and Miles; four great-granddaughters; his cousins, Wendy Lewis Evans (Ted); and Bill Lewis (Margaret); and extended family in England and Wales.

He was predeceased by his parents and his cousin, Judith Lewis Bernardi.

Family and friends may visit from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Doh­erty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808. Interment will be private.

The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to the staff at Foulk Manor North, as well as Vitas Healthcare, for their kindness and care of Miles.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713; or Faithful Friends, 12 Germay Drive, Wilmington, DE 19804.

To offer condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com.

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

Published by Scranton Times on Aug. 4, 2019.

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Gerald Dougherty

August 4, 2019

Dear Janet and family: we are saddened to read the passing of Miles. We remember him as a great neighbor in The Pines for so many years. He was a kind and friendly neighbor and we send you our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Thinking of you with blessings.
Jerry and Barbara Dougherty
Fort Myers, Florida.

August 4, 2019

Janet and family,
So sorry to read of Miles' passing. I hope you and your family will find peace and the sweetness of so many memories. Janet and Dan are a part of my story and I am grateful of that. Thinking of you.
Sue Eberhart

Tudor Williams

August 4, 2019

Sorry to read about Miles, he was a great guy, we went to church together most of our lives. May he R.I.P.

Tudor Williams
Dover, Pa.

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