Lesley Smith

Also known as "Wilma"

21 December 194314 November 2024

SMITH, Lesley (Wilma)

21.12.43 – 14.11.24.

Passed away peacefully in her sleep, after a short illness.

Much loved mother of Stephen and Nicky, Tony, Katrina and Grant, and Rebecca and Barry, loved sister and sister-in-law, aunty, nana, great nana, and friend to many.

Huge thanks to the palliative care team, doctors, and nurses at Buller ASU for their care and respect for mum.

A Celebration of Wilma’s life will be held at the FW Hagedorn Memorial Chapel, 123 Derby Street, Westport, Wednesday, November 20th at 1.30pm.

Messages may be sent to 66 Wychbury Street

Spreydon, Christchurch 8024. A livestream is available, and tributes may be left at www.hagedorns.co.nz/tributes.

 

 

Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services, Funeral Directors Association of NZ.

 

Funeral service held at F.W. Hagedorn Memorial Chapel

Tributes

Dear Wilma's Family, I am deeply saddened by your loss and am thinking of you all during this difficult time. I regret that I wasn't able to catch up with Wilma over the past few weeks due to being immobile. I've known Wilma for many years, and as time passed, we grew closer as friends. I will truly miss our conversations, the fun we shared, and the special moments we had together. Our time with Golden Oldies Hockey holds so many wonderful memories that I will always cherish. Wilma will be missed more than words can say. Sending you all lots of love, Bev

Bev Johnson

Very sad to hear your your passing Wilma, all my Luv to your beautiful family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. A beautiful soul has passed. Lots of Luv to you all ❤️❤️❤️

Karen Hill

So saddened to hear of your passing, Wilma. While our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing that your pain was short-lived. Sending all our love and deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. I know you will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Wilma. x

Janelle Johnson Gardiner

So saddened to hear of Wilmas passing. She was such a lovely lady who i encountered when she worked for the optometrists. A blessing to so many people. Thinking of the family. Rest easy dear Wilma

Sarah Williams

My beautiful nana, what a blessing it has been to have you in my life for close to 31 years. You’ll never know the true impact you’ve had on me and my life and how thankful I am for the love you have always showed me, Cody and most importantly, Cairo. You’ll be loved and remembered for the rest of my life, and I’ll share our memories with your grandbabies forever. I’ll miss your smile, cheeky humour, our shared love of ice cream and our special bond - soul mates always 🤍 Until we meet again, rest easy nana x

Melissa, Cody & Cairo

I'm saddened to hear of Wilma's passing. I got to meet Wilma through my mother Alma Cunniffe and their love of Mills and Boon books and when she worked at Noel Templeton Optometrist in Westport. A very kind quiet and thoughtful lady. Rest in peace Wilma and look up mum xxx

Martine Cunniffe

Goodbye my good friend and our Matron of Honour Have so many wonderful memories of our years spent together watching our children grow up. , and your support for my Stephen when he needed someone to talk to. We had some wonderful trips away with hockey were we got the Nic manes Mrs. Apple and Mrs. Fish. I will miss my visits and chats when i come to Westport. Sorry I could not say goodbye in person , and can not get to Westport for your final goodbye but I am there in spirit

Alison and Wayne Lilley
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