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Thomas EDWARDS

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 11 August 2026Posted 13 August 2026

On Tuesday, 11 August 2026, Tom passed away peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his loving family, in his 80th year. Dearly loved husband of Catherine for 57 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Jordan and Latesha, Joanna and Karl, and cherished Grandad of Laurent and Trelise. Messages for Tom's family and access to the livestream are available at cottonfunerals.co.nz/funerals

A Requiem Mass to celebrate Tom's life will be held on Monday, 17 August 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 96 Shamrock Street, Palmerston North, at 1.00pm.

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Our Lady of Lourdes Church

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