Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 12:00 a.m.
Edwards, Dr. Wayne John
2005 – 2013
Dr. Wayne John Edwards - It is with great sadness that we inform you that Dr. Edwards passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital from complications of COVID 19 on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the age of 66 years.
Dr. Wayne John Edwards - It is with great sadness that we inform you that Dr. Edwards passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital from complications of COVID 19 on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the age of 66 years.
Dr. Edwards was born in Trinidad and migrated to Canada in 1995. He leaves behind his wife, Harriet, and his sons, Andre and Adrian. His death also precedes that of his parents Garnet and Faith, brothers David and Philip, sister Judy and adopted 'sister' Diane Williams.
Dr. Edwards earned his medical degree in Jamaica at the University of the West Indies. He received a government scholarship to study psychiatry in London from 1983 to 1988 where he pursued his post-graduate degree at St. George's Hospital under the mentorship of his lifelong friend Dr. Aggrey Burke.
After completing his government service in Trinidad, the family migrated to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, where he worked at the Regional Hospital from 1995 to 2002. A firm and solid friendship was established with his colleagues Drs. Jim and Julie Chandler while the family lived in that small and beautiful town with its many lakes.
Wayne and his family moved to Lethbridge in 2003 and all family members became Canadian citizens two years later. Dr. Edwards initially practiced at the Bigelow Fowler Clinic South before opening a private clinic. Additionally, his practice included working at the hospital, the Children's Mental Health Clinic, the Adult Mental Health Clinic, a stint at the University of Lethbridge, and monthly visits to the clinic in Milk River.
Apart from medicine, Dr. Edwards' passion was music. He played the piano, organ and steel drum, and was heavily involved in the music ministry at St. Augustine's Anglican Church. Dr. Edwards loved to travel and was able to visit several places on his bucket list, including visits to China, Japan, Australia and St. Petersburg, Russia. His other interests included a fascination with planes and automobiles.
Dr. Edwards was a highly respected medical practitioner who dedicated his life to the service of his patients. He will be greatly missed.
Our thanks go out to the doctors and nurses at the ICU who worked valiantly to save Wayne's life. The family also wishes to extend their gratitude to the clergy of St. Augustine's Church, Revs. Steve Bateman and James Robinson and other members of the parish family who have been a bedrock of support during a very difficult time. Special hugs and kisses to Barbara, Carina, Dorothy, Karen and Shannon in this regard. Our gratitude also extends to our neighbours, especially Charlene, Mark and Hannah, his colleagues and friends who were unstinting in their encouragement.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Steve Bateman officiating. The service will be live streamed and may be accessed via Wayne's obituary on the Cornerstone website or the St. Augustine's Anglican Church's Facebook page.
Guestbook (135)
Share a memory or send a tribute in memory of Dr..
I know that it has been some years since Dr Edwards passed away but I felt it was important that I signed this book as I only recently discovered the sad news. Dr Edwards took such good care of my son when he was in real danger with his mental health and Dr Edwards saved my son's life! I truly feel that my boy would not be with us and thriving if it was not for the bi weekly appointments for 2 years with Dr Edwards. Such a wonderful personable doctor and I am sure not only a great loss primarily to his family but to the all of the children that he has helped save. Thank you Dr Edwards and may you rest in eternal peace.
Wayne was a classmate of mine, at the University of the West Indies, Class '80. We mourn his passing, and remember him as a well-respected and admired colleague, and someone who was easy to relate with. We send our condolences to his family. I saw Wayne twice in recent years, when my husband and I ran into him at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. We had a good chat, and he was so invested in keeping current and increasing his knowledge of psychiatry. He was happy in his work and practice. It is so clear from reading these expressions here, that he was much appreciated by those who came into his world. May he rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
A beautiful tribute to your dear Husband and Dad.
I was shocked when I learned of Wayne's death. He was such a vibrant and lively man with an amazing spirit. Wayne held so much passion and care and joy within him, whether it was organizing the Evening with Psychiatry, supporting and entertaining with his famous steel drums at the staff Christmas party, running and steering CAMP (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program), consulting on our patients, or talking about the latest car he would love to buy. Through the years, I relied on his support and guidance, and I appreciated his calm and reasoned approach when matters became tense. Wayne's mischievous smile, twinkling eyes, inspirational passion and deep compassion will be what I will always remember about him. Dr. Edwards is very much missed. Harriet, Andre, Adrian, I am incredibly saddened for your loss.
he was my michael angelo i was his portrait... rip...
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, Wayne. My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you Harriet and to Andre and Adrian.
My sincerest condolences on the passing of DR. Edwards. I've always enjoyed with with him in the mental health field. His kindness and lightheartedness were always appreciated. He will be greatly missed.
He will be greatly missed. Wishing strength to all family and friends in this time of grief
I had the pleasure of working for and with Dr. Edwards on and off from the time he moved to Lethbridge. He could always made me laugh with his hilarious antics. He could always pull me out of a bad mood. He loved his work and you could tell. Seeing him with the kids he took care of and how he treated everyone, he was a shining example of what a good doctor and psychiatrist should be. I personally think there has never been a better one. Our Addiction and Mental Health Family is devastated and we will miss him terribly. My thoughts and condolences go out to Harriet, Andre, Adrian and all the rest of his family and friends. It is a true shame he never got to retire and enjoy life with his family and friends. The world has lost somebody very, very important. I have a feeling he's on a beach now, playing his steel drums and enjoying the sunshine. We will miss you, Dr. Edwards.
May he rest in peace. May god grant him the highest heaven.
Dr Edwards was above and beyond the best doctor I've ever had. There was always some kind of laughter in every session and he was always fair. I will miss him and he will always be in my heart. Sincerest condolences to his immediate family and beyond. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am the daughter of Marion Edwards; granddaughter of Thelma Edwards; uncle Garnet's sister from Manzanilla. I know this must be a very difficult and demanding time for you all. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sending condolences to you all from our side of the family. All our love and support goes out to the family.
Harriet and boys, please know that I am thinking of you during this very sad time. Wayne was an amazing colleague and mentor. He could explain things in easily understood ways and always worked with us to help our mutual clients get better. He genuinely cared and respected those around him and it showed every day. He was an inspiration to me as I started my career at Yarmouth Mental Health and I, and many many others, missed him greatly when he left. One of my favorite memories was watching him play his drum. He oozed joy while playing and brought the music to life. And gave those present joy in the process. But most importantly it was his kindness that I will remember most. May your memories bring you comfort during these days ahead. I know that my memories of his smile and kindness will bring me some as I mourn his passing.
Harriet, Andre and Adrian: We have been so very saddened by to learn of Wayne's passing.Susan and I had the privilege of knowing our dear friend Wayne Edwards for the last 18 years. Wayne was an exceptional man, clearly blessed by God in numerous ways. He had a great intellect, was an outstanding psychiatrist, which, combined with wisdom, made him a valued colleague. Even more remarkable were his goodwill, his willingness to help and be of service, his kindness, and his incredible humility. Susan relied heavily on Wayne in her role and during her time as administrator of psychiatric services. His standard response was, "What can I do for you this time?" I benefitted greatly from Wayne's counsel in many matters, both professional and personal. Wayne was a practical demonstration of how to follow Jesus and implement His teaching. Susan Gloster and Francois Malan
I had the honour and privilege of working with Dr. Edwards for over 15 years. He was a great physician, but an amazing individual. He was so down to earth. It was hard not to want to get to know him. I will miss our chats about cars and life.
I will sure miss sharing some laughs. I know the entire peds team will always remember you.
Dear Harriet, Andre, Adrian and family. Wayne will be sorely missed as he lightened up the room wherever he went. He was an amazing man and we will all miss him. His colleagues and I will miss his friendship, professionalism, dedication, humanity, charm and wonderful sense of humour! His service was very moving and I am sure he would have approved. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Very Very Sad !! But God in all his Wisdom will turn sorrow into song. Peace & Blessings to All.
"Well done, my good and faithful servant... - Matthew 25:23 Dr. Edwards, was truly one of a kind. He went above and beyond every single time. He truly cared about not only his Patients but their families as well. Never any judgement, only love and compassion. He will be truly missed and the loss to our community will be felt for years to come. What a legacy he leave behind, an amazing man he was. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my the Lord hold you in your time of sorrow. God Bless.
We met Dr. Edwards several times at History Department parties in years gone by. He was always the consummate gentleman and health care professional. He enriched everyone's life that he touched. Diane and I send our sincerest condolences to Harriet and all in his family at this sad time. You are in our thoughts.
Dr. Edwards was truly a great man. Wise, kind, generous of heart and time, joyful and spirited. I am blessed and honoured to have worked with him. I learned much from him. Mostly, just how to be - calming and quieting my energy and mind in order to more effectively help others. His are shoes simply no one can fill and the footprint he left on this world is immense. I am grateful to God for sharing one of his best angels with us - for the time we had him. I, like many others, miss him dearly. My deepest sympathies to his family and all who loved him.
My daughter, Shierra, sang your husband's praises to me often. She loved her Dr. Edwards. She asked me to put him on my prayer list, for people, who I pray for everyday. I did. The only thing I can say now is this: "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." Please accept my condolences.
This is such heartbreaking news. Dr. Edwards was an unshockable advocate for students and their families and his loss will be felt immediately. Harriet and family, please accept our deepest condolences, love, and prayers.
Dr. Edwards was an incredible human. I met him in one of the toughest moments of my life. He saved my life with his light and laughter. He took time to listen, to hear what you had to say. Dr. Edwards was one of the voices in my head encouraging me and telling me I could be more than a statistic. Because of this mans ability to see the broken child and mend them with compassion, empathy, warmth, and kindness, I continue on in this life working toward a better future for myself and my little one. Dr. Edwards, you saved my life. I will not take these heartbeats or breaths for granted ever again. You gave a broken child full of sadness the hope and the compassion I needed to push and be something bigger. To say I owe you is an understatement. Tonight I will light a candle and I will pray that you are resting easy. My heart breaks for your family and friends and colleagues. May they find some peace in knowing you will live on in the hearts of so many of your past patients who turned their lives into something bigger because you believed in them. And it will live on in the current patients who don't yet understand just what an impact your presence in their lives will have had. May love and light and peace guide the Edwards family today and all the days to come.
Dr. May your gentle soul rest in peace. I also pray for strength for the boys and your wife.
Dr.Edwards was one of the most wonderful people I had the honour of working with. He was genuine and kind, had the most charming sense of humour, and handled the care of his patients with so much empathy. He knew all about the most important milestones in my life, and always provided me with support and kindness. We would have long conversations about Dubai and how he would love to visit one day. He was someone who I always looked up too, CAMP will never be the same without him. I pray he has found peace, and he is somewhere beautiful surrounded by music and laughter.
Covid took a great man, Husband, Father, Friend, and Doctor. Dr. Edwards was a wonderful man. He treated his patients like people. Right or wrong he was like a father figure for me. He was straight forward. He will call bullshit when I was not honest with myself. He treated both my kids with respect. My often had people yell at her (because of her hyper activity and yes some were doctor's) He never yelled at her. He let her play his piano. He would tease my oldest and be ready to joke with her, I am sad he didn't get to hear she got her license. He was such a kind soul. He reassured me I was not nuts. He treated me like I was a person with a disease and not the disease itself. Yes, other medical professions treated me like the disease. He trusted me to gauge myself. He was ever so personable. It is hard to put into words just how wonderful he was. He reminded me of a time when Doctors had us as patients yet still treated us like friends or colleagues. Working together for the betterment of our health. He was definitely one of a kind. He will be greatly missed. Today I hate covid more than ever. It has stolen one of the most amazing people I have even had the pleasure of knowing. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Harriet, Andre, Adrian, family, friends, all that were blessed with his presence.
To Wayne's family, and especially to Judy who was a schoolmate and friend at BAHS in Trinidad... I remember Wayne as part of our close teenage lime when we were all in high school, introduced by my brother Allan and Vaughan Bhagan, his schoolmates at Trinity College. What happy times we had. And music was a huge part of it then too. My deepest condolences
Condolences to dr Edwards families he was the best I will never ever find another dr like him God bless
Going to miss you so much...
So sorry for the loss of Dr. Edwards, he will be terribly missed. My thought will be with him and his family.
My deepest condolences to the Edwards family.
Rest In Peace
Our deepest sympathy to the Edwards family in their loss. Dr Wayne Edwards will be mourned by all of us who love the Edwards and missed by an entire community that he served.
Eternal Rest grant unto him Oh Lord and let your Perpetual light shine upon him. To the Edwards family may the Lord comfort you in this very sad time. May he rest in peace and God bless you all.
I am saddened and shocked by Wayne's sudden passing and I offer my thoughts of love and support to Wayne's family during this time of loss. He was a wonderful man and valued colleague, he will be missed.
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Calgary, Alberta.
Thinking of your family at this time.
Sending all of our love and prayers to your family
Heartfelt condolences to the Edwards family on the untimely loss of a son, father, brother who gave so fully and generously of himself to the world. Truly a life worth celebrating.
Condolences to Andre and the family
My sincere condolences to Dr. Edwards Family, Friends and Colleagues. It was a gift to work with such a kind and genuine man over the years in Addictions and Mental Health. I will remember our chats about the best rated vehicles, and the next and best vacation destinations. May the thoughts and memories of such a kind soul bring comfort to his family.
DR E you were an incredible doctor and friend. You helped my family through such a difficult time. You will be so missed. There isn't anyone who could replace you. I am so so sorry. Love, Haley with one y
Thinking of you at this very sad time. Sincerest condolences.
Such a devastating loss. We will forever miss his warmth, his kindness, his smile and his infectious chuckle. So many memories of good times and hard times made better by his presence. We will miss you Wayne. Our deepest sympathies to Harriet and his sons and all the family
Happy to have known Wayne as a student at secondary school (Trinity College, Moka, Trinidad and Tobago) Sorry over his passing. May happy memories ease the sorrow over his passing. May he rest in peace.
It is tremendously saddening to hear of Dr Edwards' passing. I was fortunate enough to work alongside him for the past 10 years. I always admired his insights, intuitiveness and, of course, his sense of humour. He will be incredibly missed, but so many lives were made better because of him. My sincere condolences to his family.
My condolences to Dr. Edwards family & friends. He will always be remembered for his kindness and genuine concern for those be came in contact with.
My deepest condolences to the Edwards family. I worked with Dr Edwards in the CAMP Program. He was an amazing human. He could find the light in the hardest of situations. In every meeting with him he would find a way to make you laugh or smile. He will be so missed.
I learnt so much from you over the past 28 years...I will really miss you. Say hi to my Dad for me :)
Dr Edwards surely will be missed by many! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!
I will miss your jokes and your infectious laugh!
Uncle Wayne, i will miss your kindness and gentleness. Sleep in Peace
Harriet, Andre and Adrian... We still cannot believe that this has happened, we will miss Wayne dearly, and please know that we are grieving along with you... Our thoughts are with you all..
Aunty Enid came for you. May both of you rest in peace. 9th, 17th April 2021. Gone but will not be forgotten. On 23 rd April, Karelle left us four years ago. RIP all of you.
Rest in peace
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Wayne John Edwards.
Condolences from Desmond (Kester) Edwards and his entire family. May the Grace and Mercy God be with Wayne's Family at this time of grief.
So sorry for your loss. May he repose in the paradise of joy.
Deepest Sympathy to the Edward's Family
Sending love to all the family. RIP Uncle Wayne.
I worked with Wayne for several years at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital, he was truly one of the best. He was a kind man, compassionate, caring ,had a great sense of humour and that contagious laugh! He was loved by his patients as well as his co workers and was greatly missed after his move to Alberta. Rest easy Wayne.
So so sorry
Deepest condolences on your loss from Palma Spain. Un abra?o.
Dearest Harriet my love to you and Andre and Adrian and my heart felt sympathy to Diane, Judy, David and Philip and of course to Waynes parents, whom I have know since Wayne and I were School friends. I was happy that we did meet up when we were on vacaiton in Trinidad, after many many years and the ole talk and lime was like no time had passed at all !
One fo the greatest men I had the pleasure of knowing. I was a Patient of his I could go into a point stressed and unsure of life and walk out like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders just hearing his voice and his laugh and seeing his smile and one of his many jokes brought me peace and comfort but mainly made my problems a lot easier to handle. My two sons also saw him and he was simply amazing with them could get them to open up and talk he just had that special something when it came to helping children. He will be forever missed and will always have a place in my heart and will never forget him. My Condolences go out to his family.
Dr. Edwards, you are missed more than words can express. You have left an immeasurable void in the lives you have enriched with your friendship, endearing sense of humor, dedication to providing compassionate psychiatry expertise and your authenticity. Deepest condolences to your beloved family, Harriet, Andre and Adrian, your extended family and friends. May God give them the strength in these sad times.
Unmasked Tears To leave too soon Too great the cost To leave too soon Too great the loss Loss of life and friend and family One already; one too many The harm's been done There's no way back Treasure his soul Treasure his wit, his skill His life Given for many throughout his many years Many helped..... now many tears Let this be the last: Join hearts and be The ring of fire Standing firm Leaping higher Letting no bitterness remain Burn bright to see We've done our part To keep alive Our Doctors' heart May we meet one day: eternal friends and family. 13 April, 2021. mla
I was extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Edwards. I had the pleasure of working with him when I did my mental health rotation in psychiatry at Chinook Regional Hospital, and, most recently, as a preceptor on pediatrics at CRH. Dr. Edwards made a lasting impression on me from my first encounter with him - he was so friendly, approachable, and kind towards us students. He was always eager to teach and answer any questions I had. He took the time to learn your name and your role, and was the ever-constant source of a smile and a joke. My heart goes out to his family, friends, colleagues, and patients. He truly was an amazing person and his presence in our community with be sorely missed.
Still shock: It's like he's gone on a vacation. Unbelievable!,,,,
On behalf of the Edwards family from Manzanilla
So sorry for your sudden loss. Prayers and thoughts going out to your family.
I'm so saddened that this has happened to you and my prayers are with your family,I'll miss you very much because you have spent a decade we me trying so hard so I can fix myself and when I found out that you were sick I was praying so hard to fix you because you know I'm such a control freak and I couldn't help you I'll miss you so so much Dr.Edwards be in peace.
Words can not express how saddened I was to hear of Dr Edwards passing.I had the pleasure of working with him in Yarmouth N.S. He was a great man with a big heart and a sense of humour that I'll never foget. He taught us so much by example. Sincere Sympathy to his wife , sons , family and friends.
It was so sad to hear about Wayne's death. He was an amazing colleague as a child Psychiatrist. A perfect gentleman and excellent clinician that always have the interest of his clients at heart. My condolence to his wife, children, entire family, friends and colleagues.
Dr. Edwards was one of a kind. I feel honoured to be able to work with him for so many years. He touched every corner of our community in so many ways. My deepest sympathies to his family.
It was a pleasure working with Dr Edwards. I will have a lot of great memories. Dr Edwards was a very caring physician who had an amazing sense of humour. His passion shone through when he played the steel drums. He will be dearly missed.
Goodbye Dr. Edwards. You have been not only my doctor, but my friend, through some very difficult times. You will be missed by me, and lots of others. Your wonderful character and humanity was always a light in the dark. I will surely miss your laughter and humor. All my sympathies to your family. take care.
I am deeply saddened hearing about the death of Dr. Edwards. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. Dr. Edwards, you have been my sounding board for almost 15 years. You have seen and guided me through some rough times and challenged and supported my progress for all those years. Your love of travel and vehicles were topics that we would often discuss, and I think the most distinctive trait I can say you had is your unique sense of humor. You always made me smile, regardless of what was going on in my life. Your dedication and love of your work was undeniable. You helped so many, and you will be missed by so many more....
Harriet, Andre and Adrian: I am so deeply saddened by Wayne's passing. He was a friend as well as a colleague and we worked together at CAMP as well as the Children's Mental Health clinic together for many years. He was a kind and generous soul with a talent for putting people at ease with his humour. I already miss our many talks about cars, travel and of course people. He was a true gentleman and gave his time and expertise to so many. He will be missed by the community and personally by the many people he connected with over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My condolences to Dr. Edward's family and colleagues. I enjoyed working with him during my time with Transition Team from 2004 until 2011. Many staff enjoyed his steel drums during Christmas parties. He really cared about his patients and utilized creativity and humor to improve their mental health.
Working with Dr. Edwards was such a pleasure. So many memories of a kind and patient man.That wonderful smile and laugh, I will never forget. Condolences to Harriet and sons. Rest In Peace Dr. Edwards.
Our sincere condolences to you Harriet and the boys. We were so very shocked to hear Wayne had gone to the hospital. We thought of him daily and prayed he would recover so we could chat once again across the street! His thoughtfulness, kindness and laughter will be truly missed. We love having you as neighbors and as such, we will always be here for you.
To the family and friends of Dr. Edwards, As a psychiatric colleague I met him many times at the Alberta Psychiatric Association meetings. Dr. Edwards was always warm and welcoming. I am so sorry for your loss. Ellie Stein (MD, Calgary)
Dr. Edwards was a great men. He helped me when I needed it most. Dr. Edwards was easy to talk with and made me laugh if I was crying. I will miss his monthly phone call and my appointments.
Dr Edwards was a wonderful, kind man. To Harriet, Andre, and Adrian- We are so very sorry for your loss...God Bless
My deepest sympathies to Harriet and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Wayne through his connection to the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Section of Alberta, where he was deeply respected. He brought his enthusiasm, energy and sense of humour to everything he did. He will be missed by so many. May his memory bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
It is a privilege to have worked alongside Dr. Edwards, known him as a friend, and in his final days, cared for him in the Intensive Care Unit. He is truly irreplaceable, a man of unparalleled joy and humility.
Thoughts are with you at this time.
Such a great man, doctor & musician. Prayers to the family.
I am so shocked to hear of the passing of Dr Wayne Edwards. He was my daughter's doctor. Dr Edwards was always happy to see us and I found him a rather jovial man. He certainly knew his stuff. I will miss seeing him. My condolences to the Edwards family at this very difficult time. Stay strong.
Dr Edwards what an amazing Dr. His love for his job was amazing. Helping us so much with one of our children. He was so understanding. He explained everything in detail. He was so kind. Loved our chats. And going to appointments as Dr Edward was just an all around great guy. Always had a smile on his face. He will be truly missed by many. It breaks my heart he is gone. Love and prays to the family.
I worked with him in Yarmouth covering the emergency room. A kinder person I never met. My family's condolences to you and yours.
We worked together in Yarmouth in the late 1990's. I remember his warmth and his laughter. So very sorry for your loss.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. I had the honor to work with him at Yarmouth Regional Hospital NS. Even after he left us to move to Alberta his kindness, patience and sense of humor still lingered in the hallways. His personality was such that even in absence he still continued to effect us. With many fond memories I send sincere condolences to the Edward's family. We are feeling your lose in Yarmouth NS.
I recall the first times I met this wonderful man and you immediately appreciated him for his wit, kindness and generosity. He has been an inspiration to work with and I can think of the many times we were able to share a laugh or 2. Like so many others I will miss his shining personality. My sympathies go out to his family, friends and colleagues.
We are so deeply sorry to hear of Dr.Edwards passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
My deepest condolences to the family. I knew Wayne when I was a teenager in Trinidad. We were together in several settings where he played the organ or I played or he played for me when I sang. He was a gentle, kind person. I am really sorry for your loss.
Our family is devastated and heartbroken with the loss of Dr. Edwards. Our prayers, love and condolences to his beautiful wife, family, friends, colleagues and patients. He was a protector, advocate, lifeline, and friend. We loved him. He is irreplaceable and his loss will be felt by all who knew him. A giant of a man with an amazing sense of humour and kindness.
Dear Harriet, Andre and Adrian. Extending heartfelt sympathy to each of you and your extended family. Wayne was a very well respected physician and colleague. I had the great pleasure to work with him in many capacities and always appreciated his wisdom and common sense approach. He always brought his best to his patients and his work. More importantly, he had a love of life and was deeply proud of his family. He brought joy, and shared his hearty laugh generously with a twinkle in his eye. I am so very sorry for your loss and wish you all comfort and peace.
You will be greatly missed. You were such a huge part of our lives. Thank you for all you did.
I've had the absolute pleasure of working alongside Dr. Edwards on the CAMP unit for the last six years. At a time when I was unsure if I wanted to continue working as a nurse he helped me to rediscover my passion in the field of mental health. His knowledge and memory amazed me every day. His kindness, gentleness and sense of humor brightened our days. He was an incredibly selfless person and he dedicated so much of himself to his patients. They were so fortunate to have him in their corner. He fought so hard to help make the experience of his patients as pleasant as possible. We will never be able to repay him for all he has done. The CAMP unit has not been the same since he's been away and it will never be the same again now. I don't know what we will do without his bright smile. I miss his phone calls, his dancing, his jokes and most of all his laughter. I am so sorry for your loss Harriet, Andre, Adrian and all of Dr. Edwards' family. He is terribly missed.
RIP cousin, you have earned your wings .....fly high. From all of us in T&T (Cicely Edwards -Holder, The Holder's, Parks', Merritt's, Samuel's, Sonnylal's & Ettiene's)
You will be missed.
I'm going to miss you, doc. I've known you for 10 to 15 years, roughly 2/3 of the time I've spent in therapy. You were a jolly fellow. I will miss our talks. I admired your accent, your wit, your patience, and your ability to explain things clearly. I was never able to be completely open with you about all of my deepest thoughts (I don't think I ever will be able to do so), but you've seen far more of them that even my closest friends. I would say that picture does you no justice because it makes you look far too somber. I think that you would have agreed with, while grinning and chuckling with amusement.
Thank you for working so hard to help so many children.
Dear Dr. Edwards, I worked with you every Monday morning. You were a patient man always smiling, and a pleasure to work with. Kind to patients and staff and I miss you.
I am heartbroken to hear of this loss. Dr Edwards was a dear and highly esteemed colleague. I enjoyed working with him and benefited greatly from his wisdom and knowledge over the years. My condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed in our community.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO DR. EDWARD'S FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.
Dr. Edwards had a connection to our Child & Adolescent Mental Health services in Calgary. When one of his patients was transferred to Calgary, he would work in collaboration with our team for the best care of his patients. He was kind, supportive, and had the patients interest at heart. For his family who are working through this loss; I encourage you all to share stories, laugh and cry, and cherish him in your hearts. Through these stories, he will be forever remembered. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May you all be held in the arms of the Comforter in these difficult days.
My sincere condolences go out to Family and Friends. I am with you in thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of an incredible and devoted man in the purest sense of the word, who touched the lives of so many. Will miss you
He was a gentle soul that found his calling in life. I knew Wayne when he lived in Trinidad, we both grew up in Diamond Vale.
I am in complete shock of the news that you are gone. I will always remember your sarcastic sense of humor and the way you put everyone at ease around you. I appreciated your fatherly advice and the way you care about everyone. You will be greatly missed
It was an honor to work with Dr. Edward both in his private clinic and on the CAMP unit. He modeled grace and care of humanity at every turn. Never one to judge, only seeking to build up those he came in contact with. Dr. Edwards was a great advocate of mine and mentor to me both professionally and personally. He will be missed. Words just seem inadequate to express the depth of this loss. My greatest condolences to his family.
My Sincere condolences to Harriet, Andre and Adrian. Dr. Edwards was a gifted healer and one of Earth's Angels. He will be truly missed.
Our thoughts are prayers are with you and everyone who are grieving the loss of such a wonderful soul. Dr. Edwards will be forever remembered and cherished for his smile, humor and humility. He has had a huge impact in so many lives. Besides having had the privilege of working with him I will miss our chats, him playing his steel drums, and his advice on what is the best vehicle to buy. There is a permeant hole in our Addiction and Mental Health family!
Sending my condolence for your loss of husband, father and Dr. Edwards. He was a kind and gentle man. I enjoyed his steel drums he played at our staff meetings at Christmas. May God give you the strenght needed at this time.
I am so very, very sorry that the world has lost Wayne. So smart, so kind. I loved playing in the band with him at St Augustine's. I pray God's comfort for you, Harriet, and for all who love him.
I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's death, Harriet. I always enjoyed chatting with him at department gatherings. My deepest condolences to you and your sons.
We send our condolences. Dr Edwards was a great supporter of our culinary students. Our students appreciated the time Dr. Edwards took to acknowledge them at every event. He will be missed.
I had the pleasure of working alongside Dr Edwards for 7 years. He was a friendly face when I was a new nurse, and a respected colleague who treated us as equals for years after. His kindness and dedication to his Patients is unmatched, i truly don't want to believe that he is gone. His smile and laugh were radiant, his loss has sent ripples through the hearts of all who had the devine pleasure of knowing him. I am so terribly saddened by this loss, rest easy Dr E
It was with such sadness that I learned of Dr. Edwards' passing. I worked with him in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program from 2005-2013. He was indeed amazing and his caring for his patients was beyond reproach. The program will never be the same.
Dr. Edwards was my psychiatrist. He was amazing. He cared, he listened and he supported and advocated for his patients. I have been his patient for many many years. He will be truly missed. I don't think I'd be alive today if it wasn't for Dr. Edwards. I learned that when I couldn't trust my own judgement I could trust his. He should be made a saint. He worked so hard. He saw me in the hospital at 9:30pm. He worked so hard to meet the needs of his patients. I'm so sad he didn't get a chance to retire and enjoy more free time to relax with his family and friends. His loss has been hard on me and I'm only a patient. I can't imagine how his family and close friends must feel. He gave his life in service of others. I'm sure there are other people besides myself who wouldn't have survived without him. He really was an amazing person. I'm sorry he was taken so soon from his family, friends and community.
I am a retired FP who so appreciated Dr Edwards when I was practicing in Lethbridge. We left in 2012 but Wayne was someone you would never forget. His gentle manner, big smile and reassuring laugh. He was so calm and helped with many of my patients. I still have a vivid memory of him playing the steel drums at one of the psychiatry updates at the college. He left a mark on all that knew him. My sincere condolences to the Edwards Family.
Miss you.
Our deepest condolences to the family. We will keep you all in our prayers
We am saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Edwards. He will be missed. Our condolences to his family. Clancy, Cynthia Holthe and Family.
One of my favourite people to work with gone far too soon. Dr Edwards taught me more about Trinidad in the last seven years than I ever learned growing up. For that I am eternally grateful for his willingness to teach me. We shared a special bond over our shared heritage, something I have never experienced before in my life. I will miss: his laugh his shuffle his eye roll his "are the respssss quiet and easy, Hayley?" his "sorry sorry sorry I'm late for shift change! Are there any bili babies for me?" his hilarious banter his ability to call us out on something we did that made him laugh his dedication to his patients his ability to connect so well with his patients and families his work ethic his Sunday night chats as he finished his dictations I could go on and on. But, mostly, I'm just so thankful I was able to work with him for over 7 years. He was not only a colleague but like a work dad to me. I send so much love to his family and friends and wish that, as a peds team, we were able to shower his family with our love that we have for him.
My heart goes out to you for your incredible loss of your husband and father and friend. Dr. Edwards was a shining example of what it means to be human. I was so lucky to have been at the receiving end of his many humouress delights and will cherish his memeory with fondness and lightheartedness! Thank you Dr. Edwards.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family.
I'm sure you will get many messages like mine. I remember when Dr. Edwards came to the Lethbridge Mental Health Clinic in 2003. He was simply the best... psychiatrist, colleague, friend, mentor, humorist .....someone that will never be forgotten. My sincere condolences to the family. We lost a great one.
Sending so much love to everyone missing this great man.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Edwards family. Thanks to your wonderful dedicated husband and father, and his love for his job, he saved my daughters life. We will miss him dearly as her doctor. Thank you for your sacrifice and years of service Dr. Edwards. You will be truly missed. Love and sincere comfort during this difficult time.