CAMBRIDGE - Leigh B. Edger, 78, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at Chesapeake Woods Center. He was born in Green Point on Oct. 18, 1933, and was a son of the late James W. and Sara DeMott Edger. He attended schools in Easton and graduated from Easton High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany. He was married to the former Emma Paul on Dec. 21, 1956. She passed away on September 9, 2007. After being honorably discharged, he worked as a cook at the Eastern Shore State Hospital, as a carpenter for several businesses, worked for the City of Cambridge and also worked on the water. After retiring and when he was able he enjoyed fishing, crabbing and hunting. He enjoyed watching his grandsons play Little League. While he was at Chesapeake Woods, he enjoyed playing bingo and watching the Orioles. He is survived by a daughter, April Edger and her companion Mark Robinson of Cambridge; a son, Shawn Eric Edger and wife Mirian of Princess Anne; eight grandchildren, Dustin Edger, Allen Edger, Jason Edger, Bryan Edger, Corbin Edger, Cameron Edger, Wyatt Robinson, and Ethan Edger; two step granddaughters, Brittany Christopher and Taylor Christopher. He is also survived by a sister, Pat Todd of Cambridge; two nieces, Cindy Coleman and Reese Dawson; a nephew, Dennis Mitchell and several cousins. Besides his parents and his wife, Mr. Edger was preceded in death by a niece, Cindy Baker; and an uncle, Warren DeMott. A graveside memorial service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at the Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery near Hurlock with Rev. George W. Wheatley Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.