Adrian, you were taken from the world far too soon, but you will live on in our memories and I am sure we will talk about you often. When the girls from Rotorua theatre get together we will laugh as we reminisce on the time we spent with you both professionally and personally. It was always a pleasure to work with you. Time would pass quickly and many of the after hours were spent gossiping and listening to your stories. We enjoyed hearing all your exploits and adventures. You opened our eyes with dating websites, male grooming habits (which were far better than ours) and your penchant for IM injections. Your willingness to spend your personal time encouraging us to get fit and help us achieve our goals will not be forgotten. My sister and I uttered the words “never again” after one of your spin classes and yet you always managed to get us back out there. There is a verse from Monty Python which reminds me of how you approached life. “If life seems jolly rotten, there’s something you’ve forgotten, and that’s to laugh and smile and dance and sing. When you’re feeling in the dumps, don’t be silly chumps. Just purse your lips and whistle, that’s the thing, and… always look on the bright side of life” RIP Adrian, you will be missed.

A life taken way to soon. Our lives will not be the same. Adrian your energy for life, your adventurous mind and love for the great outdoors will live on by us all. But for now I’ll look out for you in the clouds, the mist, fog, and the rain and remember the days you dragged my sorry butt out for training and pushing me to work outside my comfort zone in the world of running. From one personal trainer to another let me tell you that your words of encouragement, the looks and the banter did not fall on deaf ears, often I would drop my head and smile as it was often my own words and looks being used on me 😂 your knowledge you willingly shared helped me become the trainer I am and feed my passion for better health and well-being. You helped me in many ways to help many ladies turn their lives around. I’ll still ask you for your opinion and I’m sure I’ll hear an answer, you were a ray of sunshine for many 😊 To your dear family, thank you for sharing your son / brother with us all. Adrian was treasured and loved by many. It was with a heavy heart that I was not able to attend your service today 😞 You may be gone my dear friend but you will not be forgotten x. Until we meet again. 💔

It's with a shocked & heavy heart Adrian, that I leave these few inadequate words to say goodbye. You shared my home for three years as my boarder, and there were laughs a plenty. I was enthralled to listen to your tales of adventures & experiences of your life, The outdoors in it's various forms, & risks, was your second home. I was impressed how important your parents were in your life. Each weekend they received a "Zoom" call from their son. Everyone who knew Adrian has special memories of time spent together . Rest in peace Adrian., the world is a sadder place without you. Arohanui xx .

My deepest condolences to all Adrian’s family .Adrian I cannot believe you are no longer here have lots of great memories of Adrian both on a professional level and personal level your enthusiasm in everything you did your love of the outdoors our many walks and runs together I will always treasure the fact you taught me to love running.You will never be forgotten.Rest in peace thanks for being such a great friend.

Ade, You certainly made such a positive impact on so many people before being taken from us before your time. Being in your company was always fun. Your cheeky smile and charm made you popular with everyone. Happy memories from days gone by include those at New College (or should I say the pubs near the college), the determination to compete but enjoy every sporting event you took part in, the old Austin 1100, and even the telling off from your Sargent at RAF Ely for the unofficial guests in your barracks room. Thank you for your service. RIP Ade.

It’s hard to find words to describe the shock I felt when I heard of Adrian’s tragic passing .My heart goes out to my Dear Best Friends Rose and George ,and Taresa & Roger at this very difficult time .We became Best Family friends in 1968 when Adrian and my Son Anthony went to Playgroup together aged 4years ,so watched him develop from a lovely Boy to the fun loving Caring Man he became .He made his Family so proud of all he had achieved in his life ,with his important job he trained for in the RAF at Holton .To all his sporting pursuits he took part in from a Boy to the present time . He loved the outdoor life . You will be sorely missed by all who knew you .God be with you R I p Ade with our Love always Marlene Ed & Family XXXX

You’ll never be forgotten, for the good you did, the humour you shared, your love of the outdoors and it’s beauty. I admire you for the way you took control of your life and sort out new adventures. We always loved the time you spent in Canada and still remember the day you held Caleb the day he was born. Rose George Taresa Roger, my love and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed. Uncle John

Years have past since we last meet Adrian I recall us going swimming when Marlene, Barry and I called to see your sister Taresa while she was working away at the holiday camp I was just a boy You will be sadly missed Adrian our thoughts and prayers go out to your loving family

Adrian, what can I say, a gentleman and a scholar. You were a professional professional, always excellent to work with. You were taken too soon, and will be missed by all who knew you. My condolences to your parents and Sister. Rest In Peace, Stand easy and I will see you at the final parade Brother.

Ady, you made me laugh, you made me cry...with laughter, you were a gentle, caring sole who loved adventure and the great outdoors. No more so than spending hours, even days tramping over moors and mountains on our hikes together, oh and football! Thank you for choosing to share a piece of your life with me and providing so many great memories, that unlike you, can never be taken. Gone, but never forgotten. My thoughts are with you all. RIP Ady X Tracy

Our saddest farewell dearest Adrian. We shared some wonderful times with you in Rotorua and around the North Island. Walking the Tongariro Crossing, camping and playing charades by firelight and searching for restautants that would cater to your many allergies! To Ades whanau, his beautiful smile and generous heart will always be remembered. Please look us up if you're in Christchurch, we'd love to share our memories with you. kia kaha, kia maia, aroha nui Ayliss Ripley and Anne McKenna

Always a smile on your face from Salisbury to NZ. It was a joy to work with you, we always rocked it in theatre. So welcoming in NZ too. You graced the world with your presence, energy and smile. Taken far too soon. But always with us in spirit. Fly high Adrian . Go show them what living life is all about. I know how much your Uk family meant to you. It must be an unbearable heartbreak. Sending you all lots of love and peace. Be kind to yourselves.

Adrian you were such a inspersation professionally & personally. I feel honoured to have crossed your pathway for many years. I will miss your fishing stories, your outdoor adventures & will have to find someone else to enjoy eating my rubarb. Rest in peace. 🐬🐋🐟🐠

Ade, top guy & a proper friend who showed me the bright lights of Telford and Shropshire when i arrived in the county from far flung Cumbria in 1980. Ade had that infectious personality and more social contacts than you could shake a stick at. He helped me a lot during our College years and we shared a lot of good times. Ade, you took your wanderlust to serve Queen and country and our paths diverged. You were a great friend and an all round influencer on people around you. Gone too soon, never forgotten, memories forevermore. My thoughts and prayers are with your mum and dad and sister Taresa.

My lasting memory of my nephew Adrian is of a very young boy with blonde hair a wide smile and little red shorts. As the years have passed the smile has always stayed even if the other two have gone. All our love and thoughts at this sad time are with Rose, George, Taresa and Roger . Auntie Marg, Uncle Bill and all of our family.

Firstly I would like to send my sincerest condolences to Adrian's family and friends at this tragic loss. I worked with Adrian AKA "Humpty" on several occasions and various RAF Hospitals. Working in the Op Theatres it is often difficult to read a colleagues mood or temperament. Not so with Adrian as he always had a twinkle in his eye and was ready with a quick quip, an ability to defuse any tense situation. Always fun to work with, Adrians loss is a tragedy to his Family and friends and I know he will be hugely missed. R.I.P. my friend. You may be no longer with us but your memory lives on.

I'm so sorry, words cant Express how much. You'd want us to carry on, remembering the laughter and joy, the wise and caring counsel. You achieved more with your true heart that most did in their lifetimes. Truly this world was too hard a place for your sweet sensitive heart. Rest in peace my friend, I pray we can have those adventures on the other side..xx

Such a shock. And my deepest condolences to your family, and you enjoyed going back hm to visit. Your such a fun character to know, and always made me laugh, over stupid things, We shared alot of our personal troubles over the years and at times you got quite low, but you always got back up and found the joy in life, which I admired. I really enjoyed your company and our late nights chats over the yrs and I always knew if I needed you, you'd be there. Thankyou for being my friend ❤️ and you will forever be remembered fondly. Xxx

Adrian I loved working with you at Rotorua hospital before you left to work at Southern Cross. I thoroughly enjoyed the banter with you. My strongest memory of you was competing in our team at Hospital Games and you spurring me on to do just yet another round to get more points for our team. You always knew how to get the best out of people - including do a Motivational Training session for my daughter Stacey. You were so proud when I rang and said “Guess whose playing hockey for New Zealand in India” when Stacey got named for the NZ Black Sticks team. You were kind to my son Adrian when you were both tramping together over the Tongariro Crossing. You are most sorely missed. Hugs from Jo Brannigan RIP Adrian.