In loving memory

Robert “Bob” Henry Smith

Date of death August 19, 2025

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Passed away at home, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Moira, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Craig and Christina, and Kirstin and Matthew, much loved grandfather of Alexandria, Cameron, Harrison (deceased), Thomas, and Parker, eldest son of Robert and Isobel Smith (both deceased), brother and brother-in-law of John and Lyn (both deceased), and Colin and Florence; and brother-in-law of Hilary and Walter Godsall (both deceased), Alison (deceased) and Mike Harrison, and Russell (deceased) and Liz Drew. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Bob Smith, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Bob’s wishes, a private funeral has taken place.

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