EDWARDS, Donald James (Sept. 30, 1929 - Oct. 2, 2004) After a long and courageous battle with cancer, while celebrating his 75th birthday to the skirl of the bagpipes. Don served in the Canadian Navy on board the aircraft carriers Bonneventure and Magnificent. He also served Montague Township as counsellor for years and as a member of the Volunteer Fire Department and Rate Payers Association. He is survived by the love of his life Joyce DeCoste, his daughter Lesa, son John Guy and daughter-in-law Tammy. Grandfather of Jordan and Alicia and special brother of John and his wife Denise and sister Ann (Irwin). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John and Ethel Edwards, brother Mervyn, sister Margaret and mother-in-law Alice DeCoste. A memorial service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 95, Smiths Falls from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2004. In memory of Donald, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the St. Elizabeth's Health Care Centre, Smiths Falls would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. The Ottawa Citizen