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Vincent SMITH

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 16 August 2026Posted 20 August 2026

Passed away at Palmerston North Hospital after a brief illness on Sunday, 16 August 2026, aged 79 years. Kind and loving husband of the late Liz. Loved father and father-in-law to Dean and Kim, Crystal, Ross and Alice, and Andrew and Anna. Treasured grandad to his many grandchildren. All messages to the Smith family, C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North.

A service for Vince will be held at Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 2.30pm.

Arranged by Beauchamp Funeral Home and Chapel (Palmerston North)

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Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel

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