On August 18, 2022, passed after a short illness, with his loving wife by his side, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 48 years. Loved husband of Tamara, father of Andie, son of Andrew and the late Margaret, cherished brother and brother-in-law of Jane and Tim, devoted uncle of Harry, and James. Best friend and cousin of Ross, and his wife Miriam and daughter Elsie. Edwin is loved and will be remembered by many. A special thanks to the team at Nurse Maude Hospice for your devoted care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Edwin Sykes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated, and may be made online at  https://nursemaude.org.nz/product/nurse-maude-donation/.    A Service to Celebrate Edwin’s life, will be held in Trinity Church, Dunsandel, on Saturday, August 27 at 10.30am. Burial to follow at St Lukes Anglican Churchyard, 73 Brookside and Burnham Road, Brookside.