Alston R. Edwards

Newburgh

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Alston R. Edwards entered rest on March 7th, 2023 at home in Newburgh, surrounded by loving family. He was 78 years old.

Alston was born to the late Uzziel Edwards and Olga Clarke on March 16th, 1944, at Spring Vale, St Catherine, Jamaica, but was a lifelong resident of Newburgh. He worked at Gemmark for over 30 years, then at Jet Fast Cleaning for 15 years.

He was an avid outdoor enthusiast who would spend most of his time, especially in the summer, down by the Hudson River. He loved to detail his car and you would spot his shiny red car a mile away coming down Broadway.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years. When he was alive Alston and Linda were always together; you could not call one name without the other. They were like two peas in a pod.

Alston leaves to cherish his memories, Linda (wife). his children, Shuridine Edwards, Andrea Edwards -Shorter (Edwin Shorter), Wesley Edwards (Latoya Edwards)and Michael Hardy. Seven granddaughters: Keresha, Brandi, Jessica, Ruthann, Tamia, Ashley and Kimone. One grandson: Giovanni. Two great grandsons: Jalen & Zylen. Alston also leaves behind eight sisters and eight brothers, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The absence of Alston presence in our lives will be the most difficult part of this journey. He will be missed beyond words but will live in our hearts and memories forever.

The Edwards family would like to express their gratitude for all the prayers, phone calls, words of encouragements and the love that is shown towards us in this time of bereavement.