Mt. Vernon ? George R. Edwards, 72, of Mt. Vernon, died Monday, June 15, 2009, at d?Youville Pavilion in Lewiston following a lengthy illness. George was born October 19, 1936 in Lewiston the son of Reginald and Corneille (Davis) Edwards. He grew up in Mechanic Falls, graduating from Mechanic Falls High School in 1955. Following graduation he entered the US Marine Corp, serving until his discharge in 1959. In 1962, George began his career as a Game Warden for the State of Maine. He was first stationed at Pittston Farm, where he served for several years before transferring to the Belgrade Lakes region. In 1977, he was the honored recipient of the Game Warden of the Year award and in 1985 he retired after 23 years of service. Following his retirement from the Warden Service, he worked at Kents Hill Lumber for several years. George worked hard and in his free time enjoyed camping with his family, canoeing, fly fishing, bird hunting, and reading. He was a past member and Assistant Chief of the Mt. Vernon Fire and Rescue. He was predeceased by his son, William ?Billy? Edwards in 1972 and a sister, Corneille D?Volio. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Edwards of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Rebecca Hooper and her husband, Stephen, of Vienna and Amy Edwards of New Vineyard; one brother, Reginald O. Edwards, Jr. of Upton and two sisters, Clarissa Pare of Lewiston and Priscilla Edwards of Poland and their families; two granddaughters, Taylor Berry of New Vineyard and Clarissa Hooper of Vienna. Friends and relatives are invited to an informal gathering to honor George?s life on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the home of Maxine Edwards, 262 Belgrade Road, Mt. Vernon. Memorial donations may be made in George?s memory to Mt. Vernon Fire and Rescue, 7 Belgrade Road, Mt. Vernon, ME 04352. Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop. Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at www.khrfuneralhomes.com