Wayne EDGELER Obituary

It's 22 days later and I'm still in shock! I remember most your cheeky grin and naughty laugh always at the ready. I admire you and Clair for many things. Your strong marriage and partnership, your parenting, kind and generous spirit and so much more. I'm grateful we met and Kaylee and Morgan got to know you - a much respected figure in our household. We've lost an angel in our midst and I'm blessed to have known you. Thanks for the good times and sweet memories, you're a giant among men.
Lots of love to ALL the family and friends who'll miss you, especially Clair, Satori and James
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Dear Clair,
I was so shocked and sad to hear of Wayne's passing, I know what a rock he was in your family and how much he was loved by you all. Sending our deepest sympathy and a very big hug to you all. Jude Soper

I have only recently had the opportunity to work with Wayne, as he assisted us with a managed return to work. In an area which is often problematic, he was a breath of fresh air with his calm, professional and logical approach.
Regards
Donelle

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you. Greg, Heather and Eden Sacke.

Clair, Satori, James, Irenie, Brent, Pete and families. Sending you my deepest sympathy, a true hero taken before his time. I have fond memories growing up together.
RIP Wayne.

Carol Wilson (Bennie)

We're so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing Clair. Remember the happy times. You are all in our thoughts. All our love, Caroline, Bill & family xx

To Wayne's loved ones, I send you my heart felt condolences. Wayne was a good man and came from a beautiful family. With this I know he will have left an amazing legacy in his children.
Wayne, memories of you have and will continue to make me smile once these tears subside. You were a good friend at school and beyond. I'm so glad you found love and happiness in Auckland. You will leave a big hole in many lives.

My sincere sadness I can't be there today Clair, Irenie and children. My thoughts are with you all
Murray Bennie

Wayne worked for me for several years doing a range of work in his professional capacity as an Occupational Therapist.
What I remember most is his enthusiasm and good humour and ability to 'get the job done' professionally and capably. He was a delight to work with and I had several long conversations with him over the years on professional topics of mutual interest, even after he stopped working for me.
He was dedicated to Clair and his children and often mentioned them in our conversations.
Miss you mate.

During my teens I probably spent more Saturday's and Sunday's at Orr Street Dunedin than I spent at my place. Your mum always had pies in the freezer and Edge you introduced me to the pie sandwich after a long run. I went on to introduce my boys to this too. We had a lot of escapades in those days. The running trips, including the 3 trips to CHCH in a week when you were chasing qualifying for the world juniors. We had so many close calls with our driving! That little mini, the triumph hearld that we took the roof off and my escort. We were chased down Papauni Rd in CHCH by locals after some antics. Lisa still complains that we left her behind. She had no idea what had happened. Lucky she could run fast too! She only heard RUN. Staying at Meadow Park we were the only ones with a warm room all night.
The time we were billeted together in Geraldine at the most interesting place!
We got each other out of some sticky situations. Man if only our parents knew!
The New Year's spent in Wanaka and that time our accommodation fell through, had you even asked if we could stay there? but it turned out ok putting up the pup tent on the Wanaka golf course oh until we were chased off by the early morning golfers! One bowl, one spoon - breakfast was a shared occasion!
I have such great memories of our times together.
Our lives took different routes when we both moved away from Dunnos.
I can't believe it has ended far too soon for you. Love and best wishes to your Mum, Brothers, Clair, Satori and James.
RIP Edge

Paul Johnson

As kids we were always friends, hung out together. We attended Maniototo Area School together. Even though it was only a short time, I always remembered you and still to this day. Once I moved from Ranfurly I never knew what happened to you and your family.
My condolences to your family, thinking of you all at such a sad time.
RIP Wayne, all in my memories

Wayne, a huge loss for many. You stood up for kids that weren't getting a fair go at club and school sports. You mentored many coaches at ECB. You were always on the sideline for your kids sports. You had a great soul and always helped others. Our phone calls about Football were always enjoyable. There are so many things a lot of people are going to miss with you being taken so young. I'm really going to miss uou mate. Much love to Clair, Satori, and James. My heart breaks for you all. RIP buddy. Love Lance