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Edward BRAY

2026 · Canterbury

Died 19 July 2026Posted 23 July 2026

On July 19, 2026, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Judith, and loved father and stepfather of Christopher, Hamish, Adrian, Brendon, Jarrod, Cameron, Hannah, and their partners. A devoted Pop to his eighteen grandchildren.

Messages to the Bray family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to Dr. Eti Avnit and the Tinwald Medical Centre for their compassionate care of Eddie.

The funeral service for Eddie will be held at Trott's Garden, 371 Racecourse Road, on Monday, July 27, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

Arranged by Paterson's Funeral Services

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Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery

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