EDWARDS, James BruceJames passed away peacefully on October 18, 2011 at the age of 61, at home after a long battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Clara nee Dillon. He was the father of Tanya Edwards, Sonny (Becky) Edwards, step- father of David Clegg and Donald (Amanda) Clegg. Loving grandfather of Carley, Cooper Purdon, Christian Edwards, Alex, Dylan and Madison Edwards, Addison Clegg, Andrew, Ethan, Benjamin Clegg. James was the brother of the late Edith (Ken) Cole, the late Albert (Marion) Edwards, the late Shirley and the late Woody Drew, Charles and the late Kathleen Edwards, Katherine (the late Vernal) Hover, Sam and Vivian Lackey, Jack and Dorothy Edwards, Robert and Carole Edwards, Linda and Wayne Bennett, Harold and Donna Edwards, the late Wayne Edwards, Danny and Maureen Edwards. James was the son of the late Newman and Essie Edwards. Brother-in-law to Ray Dillon, James and Mae Steacy, Ron and Louise Dillon, and Harry and Mary MacKinnon. He will be greatly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Friends may call at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths falls for visitation on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. A Celebration of Life will take place in the chapel on Monday October 24, 2011 at 11 AM. Donations in memory of James to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca .