SMITH, Ashley Penn. Now at peace after a very short illness. On Saturday 8th March 2025 at Wellington Hospital, Aged 73 years, with Bernice his partner by his side. Father and father-in-law of Matthew and Chloe. Most respected by Chris and Victoria (Vic) Spring, and Richard and Elizabeth Spring. Cherished Grand-Ash of Poppy and Edie. Ash to Sebastian (Seb) and Matilda, Henry and Charlotte. Brother of Julie and Simone, Uncle to Georgina and Caroline. A private Ceremony to Celebrate Ashley's life was held on 14 Friday at Kapiti Crematorium Chapel, Paraparaumu. A huge thank you to Wellington Hospital Staff for the care provided in his last days. Gone but always in our hearts xx>

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 15, 2025.