David M. Edwards, 70, husband for 45 years to Mary (Roberts) Edwards, died February 16, 2012 unexpectedly at his home.

David was born in Ware, a son of Ivan Edwards of West Brookfield, and the late Hazel (Moran) Edwards. A resident of Warren for 25 years, David had retired after 30 years as a machinist from Warren Pumps. He enjoyed golf, football and bowling. One of his favorite things to do was having his daily breakfast with his wife and friends at Tebo’s Restaurant in Warren. besides his wife and father, David is survived by his 3 sons, Tom Ryant and his wife Mary, of Virginia, Ken Edwards and his wife Melissa, of Palmer, Mike Edwards and his wife Brenda, of Brimfield; 1 brother, Randy and his wife Winnie, of Shrewsbury; a sister, Donna LaPierre and her husband Leon, of Lutz, Florida; 6 grandchildren, Douglas Adriance, Zachary Adriance, Tyler Edwards, Jonah Edwards, Hunter Edwards, Tori Edwards; many nieces, nephews, extended family members including his special friend, “Bailey”.

A funeral home ceremony will be held on Monday at 11:30 AM in Pillsbury Funeral Home, Old West Brookfield Road, Brookfield. The family will receive friends in the funeral home for visitation beginning at 10:00 AM until time of the service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter, 111 Young Road, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515