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Edwin ARNOLD

2026 · Canterbury

Died 25 July 2026Posted 29 July 2026

On July 25, 2026, peacefully at home in bed, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret for 62 years, and loved father of Peter, Jan, Richard, Steven and Lynne, and their families. A much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. A loved brother of Lib Trevithick.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust would be appreciated and may be made online at: charityhospital.org.nz/donors.

A celebration of Ted's life will be held at Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Saturday, August 1, at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Ted's obituary.

Arranged by Lamb & Hayward

Funeral service

Westpark Chapel

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