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Waereti Dorothy "Reti" EDWARDS

, - 2023

BORN

,

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Beauchamp Funeral Home Palmerston North

167 John F. Kennedy Dve

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

Waereti EDWARDS Obituary

ATCL LTCL Teachers-Diploma (Pianoforte) December 1945, aged 16. Reti passed away on the 9th of September 2023 at home, surrounded by her loving family. It is with great sadness we say good-bye to Reti, Beloved Wife of the Late Ernest (Ernie) James Edwards for 56 years married, 76 years Ernie's Wife. A very much Loved Mother and Best Friend to Daughters Lynn (Dec), Robyn and Kay. Mother-in Law to Garry. Nan to Loren, Hayley and Cameron. Great Nan to Isaac, Suraya, Kayzia and Jaxon. Step-Nan, Great and Great-Great Nan to Sarah & Family (UK). Youngest daughter of the late Huia and Bill Burgess. Loved Sister of Rose, Sid, George & Barbara (All Dec). Aunty and Grand-Aunty to all her Nieces and Nephews and Best Friend too many. Life is like a piano What you get out of it depends on How you play it A service to celebrate the very long and happy life of Reti will be held at St Peter's Church Terrace End, Ruahine Street, Palmerston North on Friday 15th of September 2023 at 11am, followed by a private cremation. Messages for the family can be left on the Manawatu Standard, Whanganui Chronicle Memory page or Beauchamps Funeral Home tribute page. Donations please be made to Hato Hone St John or can be left at the church. Nō reira moe mai rā e Kui i roto i ngā ringaringa o tō tātou Atua. Haere, haere, haere atu rā.


Published by Manawatu Standard on Sep. 11, 2023.

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Pamela Brens

September 16, 2023

My condolences to the extended Edwards Family. I was priviliged to be taught how to play the piano by Reti in their Ferguson Street home in the early 1950s. My father, Ralph Dawick worked with Ernie at Longburn Freezing Works Office.

Judy Gunn Unity

September 15, 2023

Sincere sympathy at this sad time. Reti was a great lady.

Dianne Weston

September 14, 2023

Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Robyn, Kay and all the family on the loss of Reti, who will be remembered for her amazing musical talent, her sense of humour and her hospitality in this particular corner of the UK. Rest in peace Reti and lots of aroha from Dianne and David Weston

Dianne and David Weston

September 14, 2023

We would like to send Robyn, Kay and all the family our heartfelt condolences and sympathy on the loss of Reti, a remarkable lady who will be much missed by all her family and friends. For all her achievements, her talent and a life well lived, for her sense of humour and hospitality she will always be remembered in this corner of the UK. Rest in peace Reti.

Gaewyn Grant

September 12, 2023

A gracious lady at rest.Music was her life. I remember working with her for many years with the Unity Singers. She always had a smile. RIP Reti

Hayley Kersel

September 11, 2023

To my beautiful Nan
I will always cherish our wonderful memories we have shared. There are so many of them. You can rest in peace now and give my love to Poppa and Tui. I will miss you soooo much. Love you lots xoxoxo

Bev & Stew Murray (nee Stern)

September 11, 2023

Robyn, Kay & family, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mum (Reti). Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Sorry I am unable to attend Reti's funeral due to work commitments. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Bev & Stew Murray (nee Stern)

Wayne McCarthy

September 11, 2023

we would like to offer our sincere commiserations to Robyn , Kaye and family with the loss of Reti Edwards their mom friend and companion.Even though we have not had recent contact you will be remembered, a very loverly person along with your husband Ernie.Rest in peace . Wayne ,Warren, and the late Sharon MCCARTHY

Purcell family

September 11, 2023

To Robyn & Kay , our thoughts are with you both at this sad time , Reti always had a quietly spoken Hello to greet you with when ever the occasion unfolded ,
a ever lasting memory of well respected neighbour who both Delys & Ken visited recently,

Margaret McMillan

September 11, 2023

Reti was an amazing lady and what a truly remarkable life.
I feel so lucky that I knew her.
Thinking of Robyn and Kay at this sad time.

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Memorial Events
for Waereti EDWARDS

Sep

15

Service

11:00 a.m.

St Peter's Church Terrace End

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

Funeral services provided by:

Beauchamp Funeral Home Palmerston North

167 John F. Kennedy Dve, Palmerston North