born October 28, 1949, passed away peacefully at Waipuna Hospice, Tauranga on Monday, January 16, 2023. Loving husband of Linda. Loving father of Dean, Glenn, and Craig. Loving grandfather of Tara, Natalie, Erika, and Addison, and great grandfather of his great grandchildren. Loved brother of Suzanne, Judith, Alex, Vicky, Patrick, Michael and uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Special friend of Paul and Andy. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of Tauranga Hospital and Waipuna Hospice, Dr Victoria Horne and our special carer and friend Shirley. Communications to edkinsdean@gmail.com. Privately Cremated.