Suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at Christchurch Hospital on Saturday, August 31, 2024, aged 71 years. Dearly beloved and treasured husband of Sharon, treasured and loved Dad of Kelly-Anne and Steve Galbraith, Scott and Carly, Jarred, and Brenton and Sarah. Much loved and cherished Granddad of Connor, Daniel, Baylee, Bailey, Chloe, Eva, Max, Blayke, Gus, Chantelle, and Lachlan, and his seven great-grandchildren. Loved son of Joyce and the late Kelvin, his six brothers and their families, and deeply missed by his brothers and sisters-in-laws of the Stokes family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Garry Edwards, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Garry’s life will be held in the AvonPark Chapel, corner of Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Thursday, September 5, at 10.30am.