On January 10, 2025, peacefully at Alpine View Care Centre, aged 94 years. Loved husband for 70 years of Jean, much loved father and father-in-law of the late Heather and Paul Forrester, Barbara and the late Barney, and Ross and Michelle. A dearly loved Granddad, Great-Granddad, and Great-Great-Granddad. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Val Smith, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Val’s life will be held at the AvonPark Chapel, corner of Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Thursday, January 16, at 2.30pm.