Ivan R. Edwards passed away peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 2, 2012.
     Ivan was born on Nov. 22, 1919 the son of Floyd and Ethel (Douglas) Edwards in Waterbury, VT. He lived for many years in North Brookfield, MA and was married to his beloved Hazel A. (Moran) Edwards in 1940 until her death in 1981. He was predeceased by a son, David of Warren, MA and is survived by a son Randy Edwards and his wife Winnie of Shrewsbury, MA.; daughter Donna LaPierre and her husband Leon of Lutz, FL and daughter-in-law Mary (Roberts) Edwards of Warren, MA; 4 grandchildren, Ken Edwards of Warren, MA, Mike Edwards of Sturbridge, MA, Jon Edwards of Folsom, CA, & Suzanne (Edwards) Britton of Syracuse, NY; 8 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Tori, Tyler, & Jonah Edwards, Doug & Zach Adriance, and Gracie & Drew Britton; a sister Violet (Edwards) Skonieczny of East Brookfield, MA; & brother Jerry Edwards of Ft. Collins, CO; many cousins, nephews & nieces. He is predeceased by seven siblings, Royal , Pearl (Blodgett), Earl, Elmer, Irene (Brevaleri), Max and Conrad.
     Ivan was a veteran of WWII and worked for many years as a truck driver for H .R. Salem Transport. He was a dedicated family man and deeply touched the lives of many friends and family alike. He lived life to the fullest and would help anyone in need. He proudly rode his motorcycle until the age of 89.
     The family will receive friends at a ‘Celebration of Life’ reception at 12:00 PM on Aug. 11, 2012 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ware, MA. Burial will be private for the family in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
     Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert St., North Brookfield is assisting the family.