Robert Edwards

Robert J. Edwards, Jr of Aberdeen passed away on April 17, 2011 at Citizens Nursing Home in Havre de Grace. He was 91. He was the son of the late George and Dorsey Edwards. Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Moulsdale Edwards of Aberdeen; two sons - Robert A. Edwards of Baltimore and Gregory S. Edwards of Gorham, Maine; and a brother, William F. Edwards of Perry Hall, MD. Mr. Edwards was a life long resident of Harford County and retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground as chief of the Printing Office. After retiring, he worked for many years at the Bargaineer in Aberdeen, delivering the Bargaineer around Harford and Cecil Counties. He was also an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Aberdeen for many years. He enjoyed working with his hands and was accomplished as a carpenter, electrician, plumber, gardner, and auto mechanic. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers - James B. Edwards and Richard W. Edwards - and two sisters - Lorraine Edwards and Vivian Edwards. Grave-side funeral services were held April 20 at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, with Rev. G. Neale Wirtanen officiating. Memorial tributes may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Aberdeen or the Alzheimer's Foundation. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001