SMITH: Vincent John (Vince)

Beloved husband, father, brother, stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024. 

Dearly loved husband of Melva and the late Doreen, Loved dad of Loraine, Karen, Craig, Josephine and Sheree. Loved stepdad of Veronica, Ann, Denise and the late Lynette. Vince is survived by his loving grandchildren and great grandchildren, who will forever carry his memory in their hearts.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Bethsaida for their exceptional care and support during Vince’s final days. Their kindness, dedication, and professionalism made a difficult time more bearable, and we are forever grateful for the comfort they provided to our family.

Messages to Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 and www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marlborough Hospice trust via their website or at the funeral service.

The Rosary will be prayed on Monday, December 23 at 5.00pm in the St Mary’s Chapel Mercy Room. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's Church, Blenheim, on Tuesday, December 24 at 11.00am followed by Interment at Fairhall cemetery.  

The funeral service will be recorded and available to be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website the same day of the service from late afternoon.

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CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES  BLENHEIM  F.D.A.N.Z.  Tel 03 578 2004  www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz