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Edwin DAWSON Obituary

Peacefully surrounded by his family, on Sunday, October 15, 2023, following a medical event on Friday evening. Loved husband of Carol and dad and father-in-law of Alana and Matt, Kaylee, Gareth and Brooke, adored granddad of Emmy, and Richie, loved brother of Robbie, Lynda, and the late Tubby and a loved brother-in-law, uncle and mate to many. A service to celebrate Eddie's life will be held at the Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru, on Friday, October 20, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Timaru Cemetery. Messages to the Dawson family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.


Published by Timaru Herald on Oct. 17, 2023.

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for Edwin DAWSON

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Val Nairn

November 12, 2023

Carol and family
Deepest sympathy on the sad passing of Eddie.
We were an old neighbour and rugby friends of Eddie and the Dawson family.
Val Nairn and family
Gold Coast

Corrina Worthington

October 25, 2023

The big Goose,
You will be missed by so many
A good mate
A good laugh
Thanks for all the fun and laughs over the time I've know you, with Presidents cricket and in the Queens when Gordie and I sponsored the team, I hope you and Gordie are having a cold beer and talking about the good old days, Rest easy my mate, My sincere sympathy to Carol and the family.

Carmel & Ferg Daly

October 24, 2023

So sorry Carol and family to hear of Eddies passing.
Carmel & Ferg Daly

Rick Jopson

October 24, 2023

Dear Carol and Family
Sorry to hear about the
Loss of Eddie.
Our thoughts are with you
All at this tough time.
Eddie was a special friend and work mate.
He will be dearly missed.
Rick & Mary Jopson.

Kere Heath

October 23, 2023

To the Dawson family, sorry to hear of Gooses passing. He was always good for a yarn at the Royal about the Rubgy over a beer. He was a top bloke

Margita

October 21, 2023

Alana, Matt, Emmy and family. So sorry to hear about your Dad's sudden passing Alana. I just wanted to let you know how sad I am feeling for you all xx

Kay and Sid Austin

October 20, 2023

Dear Carol and Family. So shocked and sorry to hear of Eddies passing. Sending our sincere condolences and sympathy to you and your family.

Graeme and Janice Stanbury

October 20, 2023

Dear Carol and Family,
So sad to hear of Eddie's sudden passing and sending sincere condolences to you.
Sorry we are unable to attend his service on Friday as we are in Australia.
Love Graeme and Janice Stanbury

Karen Dewes

October 20, 2023

Deepest condolences to you all with the sudden passing of Eddie
Our thoughts are with you Carol
Karen @ George Dewes

Ange

October 19, 2023

Eddie/Tommy/Goose made every room he walked into a happier place. With his infectious laugh, beaming smile, smart mouth and caring nature. I'll miss him.
Much love to the family.
From a June

Tania Ford

October 19, 2023

So very sad to hear of Goose's sudden passing. He was one of the best and I'll miss our chats and banter with him! Sending love to Carol and the family
Rip Goose you were a top man
Tanz, Jenny and Billy Ford

Lesley Nicholas

October 19, 2023

Edwin I have never called you that .I am stuck for words as it´s so hard to take in you will be so missed at rugby and the little Fakatava´s will miss you thousands of people will miss you we love you Eddy les and Larry Rest In Peace dear friend x

Michael Thomas &Katy Thomas

October 19, 2023

To Dawson family our thoughts are with you at this sad time we will miss gooses infectious laugh and smiley face over drinks at the old bank on a Friday night. Lots of love from Michael &Katy Thomas

Alicia Turner

October 19, 2023

I was so saddened to hear of Eddie's sudden passing. Goose was a top man he was so special to everyone he knew always loved a laugh with a big grin. All our love and thoughts are with you all xxxxx

Eddie TOMKINSON

October 19, 2023

To Carol & family,
We are saddened by the news that Eddie has passed away. We send deepest sympathies from the Tonky family. I always remember Eddie & my dad having a few beers at the Zingari club rooms while I had a soft drink and chips. I to have the petroleum in the blood and he was a very popular guy in the industry.

Eddie Tomkinson.

Judy & Dick Jones, Christchurch.

October 19, 2023

Deepest Sympathy to everyone. It is with sadness such a lovely man has fallen from the family tree. We grew up with Eddie, back in our younger days in Leeston & many very happy social times were had together. May the knowledge of so many people around you, help in your sudden grieving period & the days ahead be filled lots of Happy memories.

Kirstie Dorgan

October 19, 2023

Thoughts are with Gooses family at this sad time.Thankyou Goose for being such a good,kind,caring,FUNNY man.You will be missed by many.RIP

Christina davies and family

October 19, 2023

Sending so much love and light Eddie was a top man and he will be missed by many. So sorry to hear.

Cushla O'Connor

October 19, 2023

Dear Alana. I am so very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your Dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Take care of each other. Cushla O'Connor

Susy

October 18, 2023

RIP Goose (Eddie) was a pleasure to met you and serve you ya beers years ago my condolences to your family x
Susy

Bernadette and Evan Carter

October 18, 2023

Thinking of you and your family at this sad time

Barry Pateman Melbourne

October 18, 2023

So sad to hear of Eddies passing. Great memories of our playing days at Zingari. Always a catch up for a beer or two and laugh on my trips back to Timaru. RIP Goose, you will be missed by many. Sincere Condolences to Carol and family.
Barry Pateman Melbourne

Ursula Dawson

October 18, 2023

Deepest. Sympathy and prayers to you all. The Dawson´s from Taranaki.

Kath Beard

October 18, 2023

Dear Carol & Family
Deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time.

Sue Wilkinson

October 18, 2023

So very sorry to hear this news Carol - thinking of you and your family - Sue Wilkinson

Anne and Peter Collins (Hamilton)

October 18, 2023

To the Dawson Family our Prayers and Thoughts are with You all at this time of Loss.
We are so Sorry Alana, Emmy and Matt.

Ray and Barbara Cosgrove

October 18, 2023

So shocked and saddened to see this Carol.
Sending love and sympathy to you and all your family

Raymund Buckley Tauranga

October 18, 2023

To Carol & Family. Please accept my sincere condolences on Eddie's unexpected passing. A competitor and friend of many.

Sharon Dawson

October 17, 2023

Deepest sympathies Carol and family.
My thoughts are with you.
Sharon

Sharon Dawson

October 17, 2023

Deepest sympathies Carol and family.
Love Sharon Dawson

Peter Race

October 17, 2023

Very sad to read the passing of Eddie.Deepest sympathy to Carol and family.l played a bit of Rugby against Eddie many years ago when he played for Zingari,he was always good value after a game and of course was one of Lindos boys.He loved giving the Star guys a bit of jibe we had a bit of fun.
He will be sadly missed
RIP Eddie

Mary Ann Harkness

October 17, 2023

Thinking of you ALL with sympathies

Jim Lancaster

October 17, 2023

To Carol & Family
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Eddie.
One of life's great guys and a friend to many.
Lots of great memories over the years .
" A True Gentleman Till The End "
Jim & Robyn Lancaster

Ivan Brooks

October 17, 2023

Carol and family, wow so surprised and saddened to read this today. Sincere condolences to your family and friends. Apologies for not being able to attend Friday. Rosemary and Ivan Brooks

SHARON HANNAN

October 17, 2023

Carol and Family,So sorry to hear about Eddie Our Deepest sympathy to you all. From Sharon and Gavin

Sue and Ian

October 17, 2023

Very saddened to hear of Eddies passing. Carol and all the family, we are thinking of you all, stay strong and look after each other in the tough days ahead
Sue n Ian

diane mcnicholl

October 17, 2023

Very sorry Carol to hear of Eddies passing so suddenly a friend to many over the years may Eddie RIP

Brian Gosney - Melbourne

October 17, 2023

To Carol and family,please accept our deepest sympathy in your sad loss of Eddie.We well remember the battles we had playing cricket against Eddie in the 70´s and 80´s, and the enjoyment that went with, that on and off the field. A good man. RIP Eddie Dawson.The Temuka 3rd Grade Cricket Team.

Julie Brown Timaru

October 17, 2023

Carol & family so very sorry to hear this, sending my sincere condolences

Debbie Hamley

October 17, 2023

Very saddened to hear of Eddie's sudden passing. My thoughts are with family and friends.

Brenda Healey

October 17, 2023

Sincere Sympathy to you Carol & Family. Thoughts & prayers are with you. Brenda Healey.

Yvonne Howes

October 17, 2023

So sorry to hear of Eddie´s unexpected passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Yvonne and Graeme Howes

colleen

October 17, 2023

To Carol and family,
Deepest sympathy for the very sad loss of a good man. May God give you all the strength you will need in the days, months and years ahead.
Kindest regards
Colleen Mackay and family

Mic brophy

October 17, 2023

My condolences Carol and family

Kim Greenfield

October 17, 2023

Deepest Condolences to Carol and Family for the huge loss of a great man and friend to many x

Liz Dunn

October 17, 2023

I'm so sorry to learn of Eddies passing, Carol. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

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