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Frank SMITH

2026 · Taranaki

Died 3 July 2026Posted 4 July 2026

Peacefully, after a brief illness, on Friday, July 3, 2026, aged 81 years.

Reunited with Shirley. Loved Dad of Cathy, Ray and Isla (dec), Kelvin and Loren, and Dianne. Grandad of loads of grandkids and a handful of great-grandkids.

A service to celebrate Frank's life will be held in the Taranaki Crematorium Chapel, Junction Road, New Plymouth, on Wednesday, 8 July at 10.30am.

The service will also be livestreamed at https://vimeo.com/event/6031830

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