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Professor Donal Ian Brice Emeritus SMITH

Donal SMITH Obituary

SMITH, Donal Ian Brice, Professor Emeritus. 4 February 1934 - 27 September 2023. Beloved Husband of Jill for 64 years. Loving Father of Matthew, Penelope, Caitlin and Father in-law to Sebastiaan. Granddad (Dandan) to Rhea and Rowan. Cherished Brother, Inspiring Uncle. A valued Friend. Don lived an extraordinary life and touched the lives of many. Olympic athlete, scholar, teacher and coach. He will be greatly missed. A service to celebrate Don's extraordinary life will be held at; All Saint's Chapel Purewa Cemetery, 12pm Friday 6th October 2023. Please RSVP - bravecaitlinsmith@outlook. com The natural funeral co. 021 2345650

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Published by The New Zealand Herald from Sep. 30 to Oct. 4, 2023.

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Bernie Walker

October 4, 2023

Don was always a great supporter of the AU Track club. He was great company a great teacher and a wonderful man. A privilege to have known him.

Ian Boyd

October 3, 2023

Dear Jill, So sad to read of Don's passing. My condolences to you and your family. It has brought back many memories of our time at Oxford. He was a great training colleague and a fun person to be with. Warm regards Ian Boyd

Dr Chris Milne

October 2, 2023

A wonderful raconteur and inspiration to many in the Auckland University Athletic Club over half a century.

Dr. Graham WARDROPE .and wife ... I remember you both from the surgery ..

October 1, 2023

SINCERE SYMPATHY JILL

Melodie Pritchard

September 30, 2023

Dear Jill,
Thinking of you and sending love from Canada.
Melodie

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