John (Big John) Edwards, beloved husband of Frances, loving father of Bill, Kathy & Brian and Pat & Brad, all of Bancroft and the late Harriett, loving grandfather of Cassandra, Shannon, Stewart Jr., Bradley, Jonathan, Julie, Chelsea, Chaela and Liam and great grandfather of Clare and Julia. He will be fondly remembered by his niece, Rosemary Rallison. John and Frances immigrated from Ireland together and made their home here where he ran a very successful real estate business for many years. His retirement has been a very happy time for John having spent it tending to his hobby farm, raising his ducks and geese, looking after his own little golf course and simply enjoying his property.