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Ellen SMITH Obituary

SMITH, Ellen (nee Harnett):
Passed away peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, Christchurch, in the presence of her family, on January 5, 2022; aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Peter for 65 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Brian Hunter, Marty and Vanessa Smith, Ben and Lois Smith, Julie and Kerry Howden, and Rachel and Mike Scott. Dearly loved Mama of her 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to Cashmere View for their love and care of Ellen. Messages may be to addressed to 'The Smith Family' C/- 37 Adelphi Tce, Kaikoura 7300, or [email protected] This service will be a My Vaccine Pass entrance only. Please allow plenty of time to have your Pass verified to allow you to attend. Please note masks are mandatory in the Church. In lieu of flowers donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and may be made at her Mass.
R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass for Ellen will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grays Lane, Kaikoura, on Wednesday, January 12 at 1.00pm, followed by interment in Kaikoura Cemetery. Rosary will be held in the Church, Tomorrow (Tuesday), January 11 at 7.00pm.

Published by Marlborough Express on Jan. 9, 2022.

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Fond memories of Mrs Smith coming into Foodstuffs, Blenheim to do her shopping for Why Not Cafe... condolences to her family.

Michelle Herkt-Simpson

Other

January 11, 2022

Ellen, a superb horse woman and administrator, extraordinary culinary skills, kind, thoughtful, and such a hard worker and enthuisiast in all she did. Remembered very fondly.

Rosemary Wells

January 11, 2022

A lovely lady who I remember as being caring and hardworking. My condolences to the family

Anne Goodyer

Friend

January 10, 2022

So sad to hear of Ellen's passing. She was an amazing wife mother, friend and community person. She had endless drive and energy...an inspiration. Our sympathy to all the family but especially Peter who has lost his best friend and soul mate. A life well lived
Maureen Stewart(Keehan) and family

Maureen Stewart

Friend

January 9, 2022

So sorry to read of dear Ellen´s death today. My memories of Ellen are what an amazing lady she was. Sorry can´t be with you all but lots of love xx

Maryanne Urquhart

Family

January 8, 2022

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family
I have just read of Ellen"s passing and I got quite a shock.
Ellen was a lovely Lady and we always remember her. Ellen catered for my 50th Birthday at the Why Not Cafe
and she did a wonderful job.
God Bless you all at this sad time
Ken & Margaret Hamilton

Ken & Margaret Hamilton

Friend

January 8, 2022

SMITH, Ellen:
Passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021. Dearly loved wife of Peter. Much loved and respected sister-in-law of, Monica and Ron Holmes (dec), Gerard and Mary Smith (dec), Paula and Stuart Clark (dec), Judy and Dave Mitchell (dec), Mark and the late Diana Smith, Danny and Wendy Smith. Very much loved by all her nieces and nephew's.
Leaving behind great memories of family times shared.

January 10, 2022

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Memorial Events
for Ellen SMITH

Jan

11

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Canterbury

Jan

12

Requiem Mass

1:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Grays Lane, Kaikoura, Canterbury

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