SMITH, Ruth (Edith Ruth)

On August 20, 2011, peacefully with her family; aged 82 years.

Much loved wife of the late Colin. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Mervyn and Christine, Irene and Danny, Neil and Debbie, Sue and the late John, Peter and Vicki, Claire and Darryl. Special Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Ruth's life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, corner Andersons Bay Road and Oxford Street at 2:30pm on Wednesday August 24, followed by private cremation.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Ostomy Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Messages may be left in the tribute book below or sent to P.O Box 114, Kaiwaka, Northland 0542.

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Cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Neil and Debbie, much adored nana of Kelly and Malcolm, Jenna and Paul.
And great-nana of Camryn, Taylor, Emma and Olive. "Forever in our hearts and memories"

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Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Mervyn and Christine (Oamaru) loved Nana to Jason and Vanessa and Great Nana Ruth to Jon and James. Now at Peace.

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Sadly missed, much loved Mother and Nana of Peter, Vicki, Mitchell and Luke. Loved and remembered always.

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Dearly loved nana of Tamara & Brad, Sam, and Amelia. A wife, a mother a grandma too. This is the legacy we have from you. You gave us strength, you gave us might, A stronger person would be hard to find. And in your heart you were always kind.

You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just as a mother.

For all of us you gave your best. Now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace, you've earned your sleep. Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep.
Loved mum and mother in law of Sue and the late John.

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Much loved mother of Claire and mother in law of Darryl. Treasured nana of Daniel, Hayley and Adam. We will never forget the laughter and special times we shared. Love you Nan.
Another page in our book of memories softly turns today

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Dearly loved Mum of Irene and Danny, and Nana of Penny, Nicola, and Lauren, and Great Nana of Maxwell, Tom & Henry, Nathan and Marguerite. We will miss the warmth of your generous embrace but will think of you often as we read aloud the many children’s books you specially chose for us over the years. She is missed, very loved and always dear to us.

Hope and Sons

Funeral Directors

Dunedin - Mosgiel

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 24/08/2011 2:30 p.m. Hope and Sons Chapel 523 Andersons Bay Road Dunedin