Edward Hugh McGinnis

You were one of lifes good guys and everyone who knew you would say the same. Such a kind man, always looking to make people laugh and smile. How lucky we all were to have had you in our lives. Ill treasure the memories. Rest in peace Eddie

So many wonderful memories of times with you, Patsy and Ryan staying at home and in Blackpool, Torquay, Isle of Wight etc - breaking things, stopping cars because of water fights, spending all our money at the arcades, washing your cars (badly). Well be here for Patsy & Ryan. Rest in peace uncle Eddie, all our love xxx

RIP Eddie, you were just an amazing and funny man and will be so sadly missed. God bless you and your family.

God Bless, love to you all xx

RIP Eddie - always funny to be with and always willing to give generously of his time for our BBC Radio Bristol charity events for Comic Relief. A legend who will be sadly missed but who leaves a legacy of laughs and happy memories.

Ryan, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad.
Whenever I used to call round, your dad, even though he didnt know me, would make a gag like: two Eds are better than one or: hows your Uncle Joe (the goalkeeper!!). He clearly had a amazing way of making people feel important.
Sending best wishes to you and your family.
Ed x

Eddie - Thank you for all the laughs and fun that you brought to our lives. Rest in peace and if possible, keep smiling x

Ed you were a fantastic comedian and an even better friend. We treasured the laughs and the good times shared. You and Patsy have given us treasured memories and you will not be forgotten by our family. Bridgette and Mark

Growing up in the 70's/80's was made much more fun thanks to the irrepressible, comedy talent of Eddie. His was a special contribution; jokes, impressions, sketches and catchphrases that kept us laughing and were adopted into our everyday lives. Heartfelt condolences to all of his family. RIP

As a child of the 70s and 80s I grew up watching you and Sid. Thank you for the laughs and memories. Rest easy big man, I am sure that you are already making God laugh with impressions of His angels!

Fond memories of watching Eddie & Syd on a Saturday night on TV.
Great entertainer, will be sadly missed x

From seeing you in the early days with Syd to meeting you at Maine Road watching the "Blues" Then working with you and Syd as Stage Manger on the Bournemouth summer season, you were always "Eddie" one of the nicest people we have known..
We will never forget you. Keith & Carol. x

He brought fun and enjoyment to my childhood. Forever in my youth, rest in peace

such a sad loss the little and large show was such a big part of my childhood viewing, I loved it. Thank you for the happy memories

We saw you so many times at the princess theatre in Torquay, never failed to make us laugh, RIP Eddie, another great light goes out.

Saw Syd and Eddie many times in the clubs. Met both of them and wrote a bit for their telly show. Really lovely guys. Eddie you will be greatly missed for your humour, your friendliness and your warmth. Much love and respect to your family. X

As huge fan of Little & Large when growing up.. it felt like an honour to actually work with them nearly 20 years ago. Eddie and Sid where both kind and encouraging when giving me advice on a career in comedy. Theyre one of the reasons im still perfoming today. Much love to all Eddies friends and family. X

Very much appreciated Eddie coming to my shows and his supportive comments. Wish youd got to do our sausage in the snorkel gag. Thanks for the laughs.

Sending our Love and hugs to you Patsy and Ryan. I remember, and as a family we remember the fun times we spent together!

Such a lovely man. Heaven has gained an Angel. Rest in Peace Eddie.....

To my darling Patsy and family. I cant believe your beautiful Eddie has gone. He will be up in heaven making them all laugh. I enjoyed so many happy summer seasons with him. His warmth kindness and humour was infectious and everybody that worked with him loved him. All our love and best wishes at this very sad time Linda and Sam

My sympathies to Patsy and her family I have great memories of Eddie when he was a member of Bristol and Clifton Golf Club and also a member of the Black Rats Golf Society. We had some great games together. His friendship will be sorely missed.

Eddie was a dear friend of over 50 years and how lucky was I to have known this lovey kind person who bought so much enjoyment and happiness to so many.
I will miss Eddie terribly and I have so much admiration of how he coped with his health problems with such determination over the years and never complaining.
God bless you Eddie
John and Lyn xx

To Patsy And Family this was the saddest phone call I ever received from my dad. We all send out love to you especially Derek (hes not the best with technology so I have written for him ).
much love .
Derek and Nicola Whyborn

Eddie you brought joy laughter, and happiness to this world I'm sure your doing the same in the next . sleep well Big Guy and may the Lord comfort your family, friends and Syd at this trying time

Such a good soul, whose middle name should have been kindness and incredibly talented. Sleep well Eddie.

Uncle Eddie, you will be so so missed by us all. We all have our own amazing memories of our times with you but my favourite was being your niece Get rehearsing for that panto in the sky. Lots of love always Ally, Darren, Ethan & Farrah

Something very precious has gone out of our lives with your passing well always remember so many beautiful funny times we had together watch over us all Eddie we will miss you till we meet again

City till you died

RIP Eddie, my childhood wouldnt have been the same without you & Syd, a comedy icon, a lovely man & a true blue. You will be sorely missed.

I have very happy memories of spending time with you and Alison, Blackpool with an after party and a New Years Eve Dinner Dance in Nottingham. My thoughts to you all at this sad time.

RIP Eddie
CTYD

Fun memories of Eddie in Alladin atthe New Theatre Oxford 77/78.I was a barmaid at the Red Lion behind the stage door. Some of the cast stayed there. Eddie and Patsy were at the Randolph. The whole crew came to my 21st b/ day party in Feb 78. Eddie was a sweetheart and such a kind bloke.

What happy memories we have of watching Little and Large with our daughters Sally & Tracy on a Saturday night. Eddie will be missed by so many people around the world.
Sending our love to Ryan, Patsy and their family xxxx

Tribute to My father-in-Law Eddie. He gave me the best gift - his daughters hand in marriage. Fun Loving Grandad to our children Kate & Holly. Lovely man. We shared lots of laughs (if not a football team) ❤️ Love & Fond Memories Always xxxx

So many memories of my Saturday nights, loved them both and as a bonus a big MCFC fan. RIP Eddie always remembered fondly

I have such wonderful memories of Eddie and Patsy from the Bristol hippodrome when my daughter was in panto with them and ever since been friends.. my condolences go to Patsy Ryan and family

I many spent evenings in stitches of laughter watching Little & Large with my family whilst growing up, completely oblivious to the fact that in later life I would meet and befriend Eddie's own lovely family. My heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for your loss ... someone so special will never be forgotten xXx

Sending Patsy, Ryan and all the family our heartfelt condolences. We grew up with Little & Large, such a great duo who made millions laugh xx

Eddie was a legend, still is .... grew up on the same street as him Trimingham Drive, always remember him buying us sweets when he used to walk to the shop for his paper then on the way back he would do a few impressions and talk about supersonic syd.

It wasn't Buttons who won Cinderella's heart in Pantomime back in 1980 at 'The New Theatre' Oxford, it was Patsy. Much love to her and the family. xxx

Our thoughts and prayers to Patsy and all the family. Eddie was such a wonderful man who made us laugh and had the kindest heart.
Love from Birgitta, Peter, Lydia and Sophia

We are sending Patsy and Ryan, Alison and Samantha and all the family our love and condolences to you all. Knowing Eddie for over 35 years made my life and so many others a happy place, working with him and Syd was a joy and I will miss him, he will always be remembered in my heart xxx

Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours
Much love from The Purvis Family (The Mini tones)

THE ONE and only funny man!
You will be sadly missed!
The times spent with you growing up,listening to your jokes,your voices and general wind ups will be greatly missed!
Shine bright eddie as you always have!
Sending lots of love from Jess,Mike (aka Bob the builder) Bobby and Teddy

Sending all our love Patsy,Ryan and the Family our thoughts are with you all , much love xxx