SMITH, Marion Olive Agnes. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Kowhainui Rest Home on Monday 29 September 2025 in her 92nd year. Much loved wife of the late Ray for 62 years. Adored mum of Lesley, Carol, and Kathryn. Respected mother-in-law of Doug, David (dec), Robert, and David. Greatly loved grandma and mumma to Sarah, Rebekah, and Amanda; Joshua, Jessica, and Jack; Luke, and Scott, and their families. Great grandma of eight. "Godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Tim 6 v 6). In lieu of flowers donations to the Bible Society NZ would be greatly appreciated and can left in the Church Foyer. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Marians life in Whanganui East Baptist Church, Cnr Nixon & Moana Streets, Whanganui on Thursday 2 October 2025 at 1:30 p.m. to be followed by a private cremation. Marions's Service can be viewed at www. dempseyandforrest.co. nz "Watch Services Online".

Published by Whanganui Chronicle on Oct. 1, 2025.