John EDWARDS Obituary

Dear Margaret and family. I have just only recently learnt of the demise of Prof Edwards. My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and family friends and colleagues. John taught me how to do Oral Surgery properly! He was a consummate professional and very thorough. It was an absolute pleasure assisting him in many and various Surgical procedures in Theatre at Otago Hospital and to have him as one of my undergraduate teachers, then later Clinical Supervisor during my MDS Oral Surgery post grad training programme upon my return to my Alma Mater - Dental School in Dunedin. It was a privilege for me and so many cohorts of Dental students to be trained by Prof Edwards. He had unsurpassed mental alacrity and agility- also a mean squash player as most of us who played with him would fondly recall. A surgeon with very steady hands and scholarly attitude. Thank you Prof Edwards.

John was a mentor of mine who helped me in mutiple ways professionally and personally. My condolences to his family.John helped me as student, house surgeon and aided my training in the uk.
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I worked with John for a long time at Tony Lawrence Orthodontist at our clinic every Tuesday, it was a pleasure and an honour to work with such a professional and lovely man.he will be sorely missed my thoughts are with you all God Bless

To Margaret and family. ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I've so many happy memories of out time as your neighbour in Dunedin.A treasured time.
may the peace and love from family and friends sustain you.
Margaret Fricker

Dear Margaret, Mark, Bridget, Angus and Ella

Our sincere condolences on the death of John. A really lovely man who was alway a pleasure see. We can still see him with all the grandchildren walking through Little O, you will all miss him and our thoughts are with you. May he Rest In Peace. Neil & Ruth Middleton

Margaret and family,
John was an inspiration to me as a house surgeon in 1980, and his kindness, advice and wisdom have guided me throughout my career. Many others have benefited in the same way. Thank-you John. Condolences Margaret and family.

Dear Margaret and family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy on John's passing. He was a shining light top dentistry and a role model without peer. His contributions to well-being of patients and to the highest standards of practice are legendary. May his legacy of admiration by patients and colleagues give you warmth at this very sad time. With warmest wishes, Robert Max

Dear Margaret & Family. Please accept our deepest condolences. John was a wonderful person and someone I greatly admired. My time working with him at Ormiston Hospital was very special. Sending you our love and best wishes at this terribly sad time. Kindest regards Mark & Andrea Watson

To Margaret and Family,

We were so sorry to hear about John passing away.
Our sincerest sympathy is with you all at this sad time.

We have very fond memories of the years we spent working at St. Marks Clinic with John. He was such a kind and thoughtful person and a pleasure to work for. We will never forget him.

Barbara Atkins and Merilyn McIntosh

Margaret, Mark and Niki

A relief for John, but sadness for you. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers just now. We have fond memories of our Dunedin days with you both.

With sincere sympathy,

Jacquie and Alistair Wright

Dear Margaret and family, Please accept my deepest condolences. John was deeply respected in the specialty for his wisdom, kind counselling, devotion to the profession, enthusiasm for life and words of encouragement. If you had a problem professionally or personally you could always count on John for good advice which he always freely gave. There was no one in the specialty in New Zealand whose opinion was more valued. He was always warm, of a good humour and was always available. He will be very sadly missed. My sincere sympathy, Neil

To Margaret and family, We at Marty van der Burg Builders Limited are so sad to hear of your loss and send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Marty, Dave, Todd, Cory, Juan, Jack and Jeannine

To Margaret and family, I'm so sad to hear of your loss of John. He certainly was one of the very best. I will forever be grateful for having been able to work for John in the Oral Surgery world. He was a true gentleman and most humble teacher of wisdom. Never forgotten. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
Tanya

A very special friend and colleague who has left a mark on the life of many people. We will miss his cheerful face and sensible wisdom.