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Alan William Hugh. SMITH

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Alan SMITH Obituary

SMITH, Alan William Hugh. Sunrise: East Ham London 14 December 1932 Sunset: Greenmeadows Napier 7 October 2025 Alan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. A gentleman right until the end. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Ann. Treasured father and father-in-law of Neal and Sasha, Susan and Jim, and Robin and Clarissa. Proud grandfather of Kahlen and Alby, Taylah, Cody and Lachlan. Special thanks to Dr Holly Runstadler, Louise and the team at Cranford Hospice. Donations in Alan's memory can be made online to www. cranfordhospice.org. nz and would be greatly appreciated. A private cremation has taken place as per Alan's wishes. Messages to the Smith Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140.



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Published by The Sun Herald on Oct. 11, 2025.

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