Born 3 November 1932. Died in Tauranga Hospital in his 93rd year after a short illness on 31 August 2025.Dearly loved husband for 69 years to Margaret. Adored father to Annette & Garth, Sandra & Max (deceased), Julie & Grant and Richard. Special Pop to Mark, Adam & Abby, Megan & Matt, Jimmy & Kaitlin, Thomas, Harrison & Lachlan and Great Pop to Ethan & Loki, Avery & Maisy and Austyn. A long life well lived and we will miss his wit and humour.A private cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Ed’s life will be held at Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, Te Puna, Tauranga at 11am on Friday, 19th September 2025.Messages may be sent to the Clews family c/o Hope Family Funerals 2A Loop Road RD 6 Tauranga 3176 or hopefunerals.co.nz