SMITH,
Leonard Gordon (Len):
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 27, 2020, after a long battle with cancer fought with dignity and courage, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 79 years. Very loved husband of Bernardine for 58 years. Ever loving father of Michael and Julie, Tim and Megan, Mark and Deb, and Nigel and Disa. Loved "pop" of Nicholas, Hamish, Liam, Cole, Timothy, Lucy, Jack, Zanthie, and Kelby. Great "poppa" of Frances Victoria (Frankie). Loved brother of Maurice and Bev, Janice and Gerrard, and Robin and Yvonne. Many thanks for the wonderful care provided by Dr Rex Yule, Amberley Medical Centre, Nurse Maude and the District Nursing Team. Messages to the Smith family c/- Gulliver and Tyler, PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440 or email: [email protected] A private family burial was held on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, and the Memorial Service to Celebrate Len's life will be held in the Amberley Sports Pavilion, Amberley Domain, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 1.00pm, followed by light refreshments. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ, in memory of Len, may be made at the service or at https://www.leukaemia.org.nz/get-involved/ways-to-donate/
Published in The Press from Jan. 13 to Jan. 16, 2021
