Patrick Edwards
Patrick Edwards

Obituary of Patrick M. Edwards

Patrick M. Edwards, 69, of Canastota and formerly of LaFayette, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Syracuse. Born in Syracuse, he was a son of the late Mitchell and Virginia (Arnold) Edwards. Patrick graduated from LaFayette High School in 1967 and enlisted in the US Marine Corps, serving as a Corporal in the Vietnam Era. He married the love of his life and wife of 48 years, the late Donna Lauzon Edwards, in 1969. Patrick was an ironworker, retiring from Raulli & Sons in Syracuse. Patrick had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh—even through his final days in the hospital. He enjoyed traveling, especially with his grandchildren, and spent many years coaching his children's sports teams. Patrick was a decorated US Marine Veteran who proudly earned a Silver Star. Patrick is survived by his children, Brandon (Jennifer) Edwards of VT, Michelle (Joseph) Kolceski of Jamesville, and Linette Edwards of Kirkville; five grandchildren; siblings, Mike (Mary), Dennis, Bo, Toni (Bob) and Jeff (Laurie) and Linda Edwards; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his wife, Donna, Patrick was predeceased by a brother Timothy. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 27, 2017, from 9:30 to 10:30 at LaFayette Alliance Church. A funeral service will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. at the church, 6069 US-20, LaFayette, NY 13084. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patrick's name to the VA Medical Center, Attn: Voluntary Services, 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210. Please visit the online memorial at www.ballweg-lunsford.com.
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Visitation

DEC 27. 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM LaFayette Alliance Church 6069 US-20 LaFayette, NY, US, 13084

Service

DEC 27. 10:30 AM LaFayette Alliance Church 6069 US-20 LaFayette, NY, US, 13084

Interment

Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery 4069 Howlett Hill Road Syracuse, NY, 13215
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