Obituaries

SMITH, Lillian: – On December 1, 2022, peacefully at Essie Summers Hospital, after a long and wonderful 96 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Ray, much loved Mum of Lindsay and Ron, and mother-in-law to Leigh, the late Tricia, and Kristine, cherished darling Nana to Chris and Megan, Rebecca and Dave, Hannah and Jonny, Charlotte and Chad, Lydia and Jodie, precious Nana-Lilly to Kelsey and Campbell, Sammy, Eva and Henry, Saffron and Florence, Tom and Lucy, Edie and Roman.  With special thanks to the wonderful family at Essie Summers throughout the last eight years for their care of Lillian. Messages may be address to The Family of the late Lillian Smith c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch, 8545. A private cremation has been held. A Celebration for family and friends to be advised.