Vincent Thomas Edwards (1 Apr 1924 - 7 Nov 2021)

In loving memory of Vincent Thomas Edwards who sadly passed away on 7th November 2021.

Vincent was married for 72 years to Margaret. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved children. Born in a small Welsh-speaking community, he didn't learn English until he went to school. Reciting Biblical verses in chapel and competing in eisteddfodau taught him to perform from a very young age and he became a a teacher and storyteller who spellbound his pupils with thrilling stories that inevitably ended in cliff hangers . He was a talented sportsman who trained scrawny army recruits during the war as a Physical Education instructor.

Vincent loved the natural world and the outdoors, was fascinated by geography and cherished his memories of holidays abroad with his wife, particularly of travelling in the Greek islands. In retirement he made new friends playing golf and enjoyed the freedom occasioned by his electric scooter. He took great pleasure in his children and their children and, latterly, in his great grandchildren.

After a bad fall his health failed and he passed away peacefully in his sleep.

The family would like to invite you to Vincent’s funeral which will be held at 1pm on Tuesday 23 November at Barnby Moor Memorial Park and Crematorium, with a reception afterwards at Tickhill Cricket Club, Alderson Drive, Tickhill.

Vincent did not want flowers at his funeral so we would prefer instead donations to Dementia.uk We have set up a just giving link should you choose to do so.
To make a donation in Vincent’s memory, please click this link Dementia UK

For those unable to attend, the funeral will also be available to view online.
To view the service broadcast, please click this link Vincent's funeral service and enter the following details:

Username - gipo0631
passcode - 116961

The service broadcast will begin at 12.55pm.

Heddwch i'w lwch.