Longtime harness racing industry participant Ronald Edwards of Laval, Que. passed away on November 28, 2020 at the age of 88. His legacy as a featherweight boxer in his heyday to owning his own company and growing his family tree will never be forgotten.
He leaves to mourn his wife Pauline Edwards, his children Shelley, Teresa (Shane), Karen (George), Wanda (John), Ronald Jr. (Mia) and Sherwin. His 10 grandchildren, his eight great-grandchildren, his brother Alison of Barrie, Ont., his sisters Betty Vautour of Riverview, N.B., Donna Bristol of Toronto, Ont., as well as several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Sonny always had a story to tell and he never forgot a joke that he loved to share. He always had his family cracked up and entertained. He loved country music and listening to baseball on the radio while watching it on a french station but all would be turned down for a conversation.
Family time was always the best time, Sunday dinners and games of skat, and when just a few were around a game of gin. Bonding at the kitchen table, he was always there when you needed him and was willing to help if he could or offer some sound advice.
According to close friend Ron Montroy, Edwards had many friends in the horse racing industry including Keith Waples, Ian Smith, Gregg McNair, Wally Hennessey, Garnet Stephens and many more.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. A donation in his memory to The Montreal Gazette Christmas Fund would be appreciated.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Ronald 'Sonny' Edwards.
Sonny was such a great guy to
Sonny was such a great guy to hang with, always funny and a great story teller. He and his wife Pauline and their family always welcomed you to their home and there was always food prepared by Pauline which was excellent. I was lucky enough to spend 2 yrs with him while racing in Montreal and on off days we often went fishing. We kept in touch since then via telephone and he visited Mohawk to continue our friendship. He will be missed by all. Condolences to his family, may you rest in peace SONNY.
This story goes back 45
This story goes back 45 years. Some of the Blue Bonnets horsemen enjoyed a beer and lunch at the Garland Tavern on Decarie Blvd. Sonny was already eating lunch when we arrived. The waiter stopped by and asked Sonny "How did you find the steak?" Sonny quickly answered "I picked up a little piece of tomato...and there it was."
He always had a story to tell !
R.I.P. my friend !!! My
R.I.P. my friend !!! My condolences to Pauline and family and his MANY friends !! Lots of GREAT memories with time spent with "Sonny" !!! I never had a bad day if it meant spending it with him.
My condolences to the Edwards
My condolences to the Edwards family. RIP Sonny.