Mrs Ellen Hazel Smith

26 June 19285 August 2024

Smith: Ellen Hazel (nee Clarke)

On 5 August,2024 Ellen died peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, aged 96. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother of John(dec) and Nikki, Dianne(Di) and Les Hunter, Kaye and Barry Stuart. Cherished and adored Gran of Victoria, Emma, Sarah; Rebecca, Amanda; Monique and Lisa, her 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Special Aunty to her many nieces and nephews. A much loved friend to many.

Our special thanks to Dr Andrea Judd and the Kaikoura Medical Team, KK Pharmacy Staff, and carer Suzanne Reid.

A service to celebrate Ellen’s life will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grays Lane, Kaikoura on Tuesday 13 August, 2024 at 1.30 pm, followed by internment at Kaikoura Cemetery.

Messages may be sent to Ellen Smith’s Family, C/- P O Box 134, Kaikoura.

Funeral service held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Tributes

I had the pleasure of working for Ellen for many years, she touched my heart with her happiness and positive outlook on life. I enjoyed her company immensely, she always was so kind to myself and everybody she talked about. She became a friend and we had some great conversations. I will miss you Ellen. Love Rob

Rob Perry

Ellen & Jack were very special friends of our family, [Pilbrows] & the Blackmore family. We have many lovely memories , shared over the years, up at Puhi Peaks farm, & in Kaikoura, on the Penninsula. A kind, generous Lady, always ready to help. Thankyou dear Ellen, for the ear to listen when i visited., & for helping my Dad. A special friend, now at rest. Our love to the family, on this sad day. Jenny & Ian.

Jennifer Blackmore

An amazing lady was a pleasure to know you condolences to the family rest in peace

Lynne Paul
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