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Ian EDWARDS Obituary

EDWARDS, Ian Leslie:
A talented multi instrumentalist passed away at Nelson Hospital on Tuesday, September 22, 2020; aged 75 years. Partner of Vivien. Son of the late Tony and Dolly Edwards. Brother of Alan.
Teacher and mentor to many music students. Ian will be missed by all his family
and friends, and the music communities of Christchurch and Nelson
As per Ian's wishes, a private cremation has been held at Hope Garden of Remembrance Crematorium. Messages to the Edwards Family, c/- 41 Nile Street East, Nelson.

Published by The Press on Sep. 26, 2020.

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Sending Deepest sympathies to Viv friends and families. I was saddened to hear of Ian's death.

What a precious legacy he has left for us to enjoy and remember him. I feel very lucky and honoured to have shared a stage and made music with both he and Viv.

The song that will remain with me is of Ian playing I Cover The Water Front on my album Blues Angel - Just Superb.

R.I.P Ian Edwards.

Izzy Miller Bell

October 15, 2020

The haunting sound of Stranger on the Shore played at Faye Irvine's house on Marriner Street at Sumner, with my Dad Robert Negus, Helen Denize and Viv, back in the early 1980's, is perhaps my strongest memory. Dad and Faye died in 2019 and 2020 respectively, but your friendship with them was a great pleasure to them for many years. They were so proud of both of your musically. So I their behalf, I extend our family condolences to Ian's family.

Christine Negus

October 2, 2020

My deep condolences Viv. Ian was truly gifted, a real professional but somehow always had the time to have a chat, even if the first bar had started...A privilege to have heard him play so many times

Andrew Gin

September 28, 2020

I have fond memories of Ian when he joined us in the Tru Tones Band in CHCH as our alto sax and clarinet man in the early 60,s.
He was a brilliant musician and we had some great times / gigs together.Still remember his Aker Bilk hat and playing Stranger on the Shore- also Golden Wedding which was quite difficult,
He will be greatly missed in the music world

Lindsay Weir

September 27, 2020

It is with much sadness that we send Condolences to you Viv on the passing of dear Ian a much loved Cousin..
I will always have precious memories of Ian and Alan when we went on holidays to Taylors Mistake when we were kids.
Much love Terry & Barbara

September 26, 2020

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