Richard SMITH Obituary

SMITH, Richard Barrie
(Barrie/Gramps):
Ex NAC and Air NZ. On December 18, 2022 at Diana Isaac Hospital, Barrie, in his 86th year, slipped peacefully away to be reunited with his deeply missed soulmate Adele. Cherished father and father-in-law of Grant and Judith (deceased), Philip and Mary, Gillian and Pat. Adored Gramps and Gramps-in-law of Christian and Emma, Alicia; Reuben and Kate, Grace, Peter; Liam and Mela, Jessica and Olie. Proud Great-Gramps of Isla Adele. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of David and Sandra. Grateful thanks to Dr Mark Cohen of Ilam Medical Centre for his care of Dad over many years, and to the amazing Diana Isaac Hospital team. Messages for the family of Richard Smith may be sent to 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013.
"I've lived a life that's full, I travelled each and every highway, and more, much more than this, I did it my way."
A Funeral for Barrie will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, cnr London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Tuesday, January 17, at 1.00pm