
Ryan
Edith Noelene (née Robertson)
Wednesday, 24 January 1945
Born:
Passed:
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Edith passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved daughter of Stuart* and Alma* Robertson.
Dearly loved wife of Bill Ryan.
Cherished mother of Lisa; treasured G-Mar of Joshua, Caleb, and Xavier*; adored great-grandma of Ida and Violet.
Loved sister of Kaye* and David, and a cherished aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A great friend to many and remembered fondly by all who had the joy of knowing her.
“She lived with joy, loved without limits, and left memories that will never fade.”
I noho ia me te hari, i aroha kore rohe, ā, ka mahue mai ngā maharatanga kāore e memeha.
The whānau would like to thank everyone who supported Edith throughout her life, and the staff at Hawthorndale Care Village for their care in her final days.
Edith will be resting at Te Rau Aroha Marae from 9.00 am Thursday, with a service to celebrate her life to be held on Saturday at 1.00 pm.
Messages to 22 Greenpoint Road, RD11, Invercargill. (* denotes deceased)
Please find a link to the livestream below


Edith (aka Big Brat)
I’m so saddened to hear of your passing, Im forever grateful I got to spend so many years with you being your beauty therapist. You were my favourite client, everyone who worked with me knew. Every time you came into the salon we made sure to treat you like the princess you are, and making sure you left with happy feet!! You never failed to make me laugh, with your cheeky banter & love for a wine or port at Christmas time! You always spoiled me. Telling me all the stories of the grandchildren and showing me pictures and videos of your precious great grand kiddies. You were a G-ma to many of us. I know you will be partying up there with a wine & playing catch ups.
You will forever be missed.
Love Tia ( aka little Brat) xx
Tia Reid

Sincere condolences to you all. That beautiful smile will be missed by many. Much love from our family to yours.
Jocelyn Munro.

Dear Edith, We will all miss you, your wonderful smile, your great sense of humor and we will reflect on all the happy memories we shared together. Our thoughts are with Bill, Lisa and the wider whanau.
Nga mihi nui
Paterson Family

Well, our dear friend. You are now at rest, or are u dancing with Elvis and Xavier. Oh what memories I will cherish of all our trips away together, you were the "nibble" queen for sure. All I could do was open another bottle of wine. What goes on tour, stays on tour. lol. You certainly got a lot out of life. Also the life of the party, even if you did not no someone, they soon got to know you. I so miss those phone calls, "hows your day been", dont know if you ever listened to my day, but always got told what Ida and Violet had been up to. First time in many years, your home will not be covered in xmas deco and lights. Rest easy Dear Edith. Thinking of you Bill, Lisa, David and grandies, hugs to you all. Love from Karen and Allan.

"Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne." "The tōtara has fallen in the great forest of Tāne"
Forever my "Aunty Eddie" and to so many others! I will always remember the little moments - especially the bubble baths so bubbly it would overflow! A sleepover at your house was always an experience filled with all the treats and laughs imaginable.
The moment of your 70th surprise party when you realised how many had travelled to be there just to celebrate you was indicative of the impact you have had.
Aroha nui to the whole whānau - Bill/Garage and Lisa my heart goes out to you both, the Bluff community will always be there to lean on and is spread far and wide throughout Aotearoa xxxx
RIP Edith xxxx
Claire Horwell, Gabby & Ollie

Edith was a very generous lady, especially to her grandsons (and students) during their time at Myross Bush school. Enjoyed our chats at school events.
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Sincerely Leanne, Lester, Bryce, Kiera and Aidan Weaver.
Weaver Family

Deepest sympathy to you Bill and family for the sad loss of Edith.
Victor and Gwenda Goomes

To Bill, Lisa & Family
Our thoughts and love are with you all. Edith was such a beautiful soul inside and out. We loved watching the boys play rugby, cheering from the sidelines along with Lisa & my Mum. Tom always talks about and has very fond memories of his time staying in Bluff.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Jackie, David, Tom, Ben & Cameron Finnie xxxxxxx
Jackie Finnie

With deep sympathy from your friends at this time of sadness.
Rest easy
Sport Aircraft Builder's Association

Grandma Edith
Thank you for all the beautiful special gifts you made me and for always loving me as one of your family members
When I grow up ill always remember you when I wear my very special gift
Deepest condolences family love kody
Kody Terrinal

Beautiful Edith
You have been apart of our family since we were 8 years old, a beautiful princess i will keep the beautiful memories close to my heart you were a 2nd Grandma to Kody and we will always tell kody about you and will always read him his special book amd every time he wears his very special gift from the ryan family we will make sure he always thinks if his beautiful grandma Edith from you. I'm sure you & Dan are already living the dream together up high in the sky we will miss you forever and always in our hearts. Condolences Ryan family all our love and support love you all
Alana,Randy,Kody Terrinal

In loving memory of a dear friend.
Dianne Kemp

My wee mate, I'm so glad I got to see you and give you big cuddles at the supermarket months back, such a beautiful wee ball of sass you were, Rest easy kiddo, now you are with your beautiful Xavier <3
Huge love to your family, you will be so very missed.
Lori Bradley

A wonderful neighbour and friend all those years ago. Our love and sympathy to you Bill and Lisa .. and all the grandies . She was so proud of you all.
Gwenda and Ian Pugh

Bill, Lisa and families
Deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time.
Silvester Family

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