Timothy Paul Edwards Obituary
Timothy Paul Edwards was born on August 9, 1964 in Surrey, British Columbia. He died suddenly on November 10th, 2023 in Zephrhills, Florida at 59 years of age.
He graduated from secondary school in Lawn, Newfoundland and joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of nineteen, following a family tradition.
Timothy was a bosun in the Royal Canadian Navy. He served in the Gulf War side by side with US troops. He suffered an accident on his ship after over a decade in the navy and was subsequently granted a medical discharge.
He later purchased a transport truck and was an owner operator in the transport industry until his retirement. He resided in Nova Scotia for many years.
Timothy was an enthusiastic snowbird and loved to travel to Florida every winter in his huge toy hauler RV. His two great passions were boating and motorcycling. He loved exploring new places using his cabin cruiser and his motorcycle on various voyages and journeys. He also loved his dogs, Coco and Alexa.
May Tim have calm seas and fair winds guiding him home.
Predeceased by his parents; Celestine Edwards and Emily Edwards (nee Tarrant). Survived by his daughter Emily Edwards, of Calgary, Alberta. Leaving to mourn Brothers Bill (Marita) Edwards of Delta B.C. and Tom (Barbara) Edwards of Lawn Newfoundland, Sisters Marge (Frank) Filipovic of Vancouver B.C. and Angela Edwards of Marystown, Newfoundland and many nieces and nephews. A myriad of other relatives and friends sorely miss him.
Timothy was cremated Nov 29, at Veteran's Care Funeral home in Clearwater, Florida and finally sent home for Catholic Funeral Mass and consecration. The Funeral Mass was held Dec 18, 2023 at 3:30 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. The Mass was conducted by Reverand Cosmas Iwera SDV. The local Legion officiated and provided full military honours for Timothy. Tom Edwards, his brother, accepted the Canadian flag. This traditional military ceremony was followed by interment in the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Cemetery in Lawn with his beloved parents. In Timothy’s memory, donations may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Lawn, Newfoundland or Mass cards gratefully accepted.
