Edridge, Rev. H.E.

- bn – d. Nelson 26 May 1953. Pastor. Churches: Wanganui East 1910-14; Hastings 1914-1921; Lyall Bay and Island Bay 1921-26; Petone 1926-27; Caversham 1928-34; Brooklyn 1934-38; Miramar 1938-41; Hastings 1941-42. President Union 1920/21. Edridge became the first pastor of the Wanganui East church in 1910, beginning a long and fruitful pastoral ministry in partnership with his wife (see separate entry). He fulfilled the role of President of the Union with characteristic humility and efficiency. His final pastorate was disrupted by ill health but in retirement he continued to serve in non-denominational church and Sunday School work in Raumati Sth. Ref.: Obituary: NZB July 1953, 153.