Winifred "Winnie" Edwards

EDWARDS, Winifred 'Winnie', 95, of Hillsdale, NJ, passed away on Monday, June 26th, 2023. Originally from Yonkers NY, she moved to Hillsdale to raise a family 62 years ago. Winnie is survived by her sons Stephen and his partner Kimberly Malkiewicz, Richard Jr., and David and his wife Elaine as well as her grandchildren Thomas, Kiah, and Christine. She is predeceased by her husband, Richard Sr.

After completing secretarial school, Winnie went on to work at the American Can Co. in NYC, where she would meet her husband, Richard. Taking a break to start and extend the family, she continued working when the boys were all in school. Winnie finished her professional career as an Administrative Assistant at Volvo in Rockleigh, NJ. In her free time, she enjoyed her bridge club, bowling league, crochet, and a few moments of peace at Beach Haven in the summer.

A graveside service will be held Friday, June 30th at 11AM at Westwood Cemetery in Westwood, NJ. Memorial contributions can be made in Winnie's name to the to the Parkinson Research Foundation, P.O. Box 96318, Washington D.C. 20090-6318 or @ APDAParkinson.Org/Donate