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Melville SMITH Obituary
On April 14, 2024, passed away peacefully at Cashmere View Pioneer Hospital, aged 104 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mai Smith, much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and the late Christine, Leonard and Joy, and Martin and Susan. Treasured grandad of Toni, Pip, Gerard, Mike, Rachel, Liz, Matthew, Rebecca, Sophie, Nikki and David, and his 24 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, and dear friend of Trish. Mel will be missed dearly by his family, friends, and undoubtedly anyone else he met. Mel was a founding member of The 50's up Brass Band, and a long-time member the Risingholme Orchestra.
"The song has ended but the melody lingers on."
Messages to the family of Mel Smith, c/-19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A service to celebrate Mel's life will be held in The John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, on Friday, April 19, commencing at 10.00am, followed by interment at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Those unable to attend may watch the livestream via the following link - www.tinyurl.com/MBSMITH1919
"The song has ended but the melody lingers on."
Messages to the family of Mel Smith, c/-19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A service to celebrate Mel's life will be held in The John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, on Friday, April 19, commencing at 10.00am, followed by interment at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Those unable to attend may watch the livestream via the following link - www.tinyurl.com/MBSMITH1919
Published by The Press on Apr. 17, 2024.
Memories and Condolences
for Melville SMITH
2 Entries
Mary Chisnall
April 19, 2024
What a wonderful life full of adventure, joy and especially love of family and music. How special to have had his company for 104 years. He and Christine spent a lovely afternoon sharing life with my class at school. The kids loved his sense of humour. May he now RIP. Deepest sympathy to Peter, Rachel,Andrew and all the family
Carolyn Chapman nee Price
April 18, 2024
Leonard Martin and families I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. What a great life he had. I can still hear him practicing his music on the weekends. I remember seeing him in TV for his hundredth birthday celebration. You will miss him so much. Carolyn Chapman nee Price
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