Pete Edwards

Pete Stacey Edwards of Rock Hall, MD died on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the Chester River Hospital Center in Chestertown, MD. He was 44 years old. Mr. Edwards was born on December 2, 1965 in Chestertown, MD, the son of Janet Marie Wallace Edwards and the late, James Leo Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a 1983 graduate of Kent County High School. Mr. Edwards began working for David A. Bramble’s Construction while he was still in high school and continued to work there after graduation, he took over the position of Plant Foreman in 1991 after the death of his father who was the previous foreman. Pete also, worked on the water, crabbing and fishing. On July 29, 2000 he married Shirlyn J. Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a Member of the Rock Hall American Legion, Maryland State Waterman’s Association and also a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Rock Hall. He loved spending time with his children and his grandchildren whom he adored. He also enjoyed shooting pool, fishing and crabbing. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elizabeth Bryden. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Shirlyn J. Edwards of Rock Hall, MD; one daughter, Veronica Gonzales and husband, Sebatian of Camden, DE; one son, Wallace “Dinky” Harris and fiancé, Laura Brilz of Rock Hall, MD; his mother, Janet Marie Edwards and fiancé, Dale McMullen of Rock Hall, MD; three grandchildren Jazmin Wright of Camden, DE, Sabrina Gonzales of Camden, DE, Bennett Edwards Harris of Rock Hall, MD; one sister, Patricia Ann Williams and husband, Randy of Rock Hall, MD; three nieces, Krista Lee Williams, Haley Marie Williams, and Makenzie Lyn Williams all of Rock Hall, MD; one cousin, Candy-Roach and husband, Tim and their daughter, Brynne of Rock Hall, MD as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A visitation will be held Monday, November 29, 2010 from 6-9pm at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Rd., Chestertown, MD. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Maryland State Waterman’s Association, 1805-A Virginia Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Pete Edwards

December 2, 1965 - November 24, 2010