Kathleen Frances Smith

Also known as "Kath"

9 September 19371 August 2024

Passed away peacefully at Possum Bourne Resthome, on 1st August 2024, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Edgar, loved mother and mother-in-law of Alison and Barry Green, Catherine and Tony Krybolder, Alan and Lynley Smith. Much loved Nanny Kath of Russell, Shaun and Laura Green, Michael, Steven and Nicholas Krybolder, Regan, Bradford and Lauren Smith. Great Nanny Kath to 11 great-grandchildren. A service for Kathleen will be held at the Mangatangi Hall, 1517 Kaiaua Road, Mangatangi on Wednesday 7th August, at 11:00am, followed by burial at Miranda Cemetery.

Funeral service held at The Mangatangi Hall

Tributes

Dear Alison, Catherine, Alan and families, Sincere sympathy to you all. A true matriach has been lost. Your mother was a wonderful woman, full of strength and goodness. And a true community minded person. I believe Kath lived a life to its fullest. Creating a wonderful family and a loving home. With her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren her legacy will certainly live on. Thinking of you all

Lesley Oppert

So sorry that I couldn’t be in Mangatangi today to farewell Kath who gave so much of her time to the community and of course the Mangatangi Pony Club. I have great memories of Kath and my mother Pat at pony club. A life full of giving. Regards Megan Holmes

Megan Holmes

I couldn't be there in person today but was there, with love, via the Livestream. I have such great memories of time spent at the farm as a child and later, as a teenager, staying there and riding ponies. The values that were important to Aunty Kathleen, many of which were handed down from my Grandparents William and Emily, remain a big influence in my life today. Thank you for all you did for me Aunty Kath. You helped foster my love of horses and because of you I was able to ride, something I was able to pass down to my own daughter. Rest in Peace. Your work here is done but your energy and love of life remains as a lasting legacy. With much love from the Wellwood-Kane family x

Annmaree Kane

So sad for your loss. Unfortunately, I can't be there for you today, but definitely thinking of you all at this sad time. Rest in Peace Aunty Kathleen, no more confusion nor pain. Gone but never forgotten, I had many happy memories with you on your farm in Mangatangi. Sending tonnes of virtual love & hugs to all. Love Christine Crook (nee Hartmann) xoxo

CHRISTINE CROOK

Sincere condolences to all the families who grieving the loss of a loved one. May she rest in peace.

Nicolette Papahronis
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