Passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village on August 2, 2025, aged 99 years.  Much loved wife of the late Noel, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Jim Clifford, Shirley Wyatt, Russell and Ann-Marie Smith, Don and Brenda Smith.

Loved also by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Joan Smith, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  A private cremation for Joan has been held.  A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, 455 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, on August 22, at 2.00pm.