In Tribute To My Husband, Richard McNeil Edwards. Born in Milan, MI, on August 24, 1938, Passed in The Villages, FL, on JUNE 24-2023

I dreaded the day I would write this, and I thought I was prepared to do it. That is not the case. When you watch someone, you love so much daily deteriorating and in pain, you want them to go peacefully. He did that, and Cornerstone Hospice was there to make it pain-free. What a blessing they were. We had the Emerald Team, and everyone was marvelous at their job. For the past two months, he has been at Freedom Point Place Memory Care resident. He thought he was in an apartment building and sometimes called it his condo. I can't say enough about Freedom Point Place and its employees. They treated him with such respect and kindness. In the end, the hospice nurses told us many employees came to say goodbye. The children have spent time there with their dad and Grampy and each of us was treated royally. I have received so many notes already from around this country, and everyone commented on Dick's dry sense of humor and his kindness, a true gentleman they said. He had so many friends. Born and raised in Milan, Michigan, and returned there when we married and raised our children there. He was always the oldest Dad at all of Ryan's school activities. We laughed about it. He served on Milan City Council, and we still talk about all the great pig roasts that Joe O'Donnell had for the community. Our airline friends came from all over to attend. Having been with the three airlines North Central, Republic, and Northwest for 30 years and acting chief pilot for the last several years he made many friends. Well, maybe for a few, he wasn't their friend. Ha

Living at Ebb Tide Condominium on New Smyrna Beach and serving that community on the Board of Directors. We have the most memorable memories of our friends and our time there. We never stopped missing the beach and our friends. It was also near my family, who he loved so much.

Devils Lake, Manitou Beach, MI, was his favorite place to be. Neighbors there became family, and we watched our kids, the neighbor kids, and all their kids grow up to be and become beautiful families. Our saddest day was when he realized he couldn't make that drive to FL or maintain our cottage to his high expectations.

Lastly, moving from the beach after three hurricanes, we came to a lovely spot called The Villages, FL (No, we did not become swingers, and only a few of the stories are true!). We were the luckiest people to have moved into a brand-new Village of Hemingway and have the best neighborhood anyone could ask for. We gained another family.

He was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing golf with my Aunt Ann (who will be 94 and still playing) and my cousin. I was, as always, the neighbor lady who wanted to have a party. Nothing changed but his health. The second saddest day was when he realized he couldn't physically play golf.

And here we are today after many years of back pain. He is at peace. He will be missed. Thank you all for being his friend. Love Sally

Immediate Family Members: Richard is survived by his wife Sally Quinton Edwards of 52 years. His daughter Kimberly (Tom) Probst of Longmont, CO. Son, Ryan M Edwards of Denver, CO, and Granddaughter Eve Menne Edwards of San Diego, CA. One brother Dennis (Diane) Edwards of Cincinnati, OH. Nephew Derek (Terri) Edwards and his family. He was brother and Uncle Dick to "several" of Sally's family, who will miss him terribly. He leaves behind many cousins from the Harold Spears and James Edwards families. In lieu of flowers, family suggests considering the charity of your choice.  Arrangements entrusted with BALDWIN BROTHERS Funeral & Cremation Society-Spanish Springs, 352-430-1449.  Sentiments are encouraged at www.baldwincremation.com.