rthur 'Joseph' Edson, of Sussex, passed away at Kiwanis Nursing Home on February 13, 2003, born in Worcester, Mass on July 6, 1917, he was the son of the late Jeremiah Quadrus and Mary Helena (Tierney) Edson. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Enid Ella (Rouse), 5 children: Arthur and his wife Kathy of Hillsboro, Paul and his wife Alice of Rothesay, Barbara Steeves and her husband Brian of Elgin, Debbie Dell and her husband Carl of Sussex, Mary Ellen Dunfield and her husband Danny of Bangor, Maine, 14 grandchildren, Joanne Burrell (Peter), Crystal Butland (Carl Grant), Jill Aucoin (John), Jerrod and Joel Edson, Kenny Steeves (Sonya), Lisa Edson (Johnny Taylor), April Steeves (Kent), Angel and Colby Dell, Ryan and Travis Middleton, Daryl and Jerrod Dunfield, 9 great grandchildren, Sean Edson, Jamie and Karley Burrells, Grant and Mark Butland, Cody Steeves, Colton and Chelsea Middleton, Tyler Taylor, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe was predeceased by his brother Jerry Q. and his grandson Nicky Steeves. Joe was a dairy farmer and woodsman. He loved hunting and spending time during hunting season in Canaan and the woods of his Corn Hill (Creek Road) property. In his early years he attended the Newtown Catholic Church where he took his mother. Joe enjoyed his grandchildren and had each one nicknamed to suit his fancy. He laughed from his toes up and loved to laugh. He was a strict father but inside his tough exterior was a heart of gold. His life revolved around his family and farm and friends. He enjoyed the monthly card games with the Dickies, Fillmores and Browns. He was the milkman to many a farmer for years, delivering their cans of mil and cream to the factory first in Havelock, then Belleisle and finally the Sussex Creamery. Many called him 'friend', but we were most fortunate because only we could call him 'Dad' and 'Grampie'. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176), where the family will be receiving relatives and friends on Friday 2-4, 7-9. Funeral Mass will be celebrated from Wallace Memorial Chapel on Saturday, February 15, 2003 at 2:00 pm, with Fr. Peter Bagley officiating. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in the spring.