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Karen May SMITH

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Vospers Funeral Services

257 Devon St East

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Karen SMITH Obituary

Passed away peacefully at home with all her family around her on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, aged 71 years. Loved daughter of the late Brain and Nelda Drummond. Dearly loved wife of Nigel. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lee-Ann and Bryce Hunger, and David and Sheryl. Adored Nana of Cameron, Caitlin, Renee, Cody and Dylan. Special Nana to many other kids that have come into her life. A big thank you to Inglewood District Nurse,Toni for all mum's cares, and Hospice Taranaki. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Inglewood District Health Trust 15-3946-0357071-00 or Hospice Taranaki, 15-3948-0365008-080, it would be greatly appreciated. A celebration of Karen's life will be held at the TET Stadium & Events Centre, Elliot Street, Inglewood, on Monday, 1st September 2025 at 11.00am.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Lorraine Taylor

5 hours ago

Deepest sympathy to Nigel and family, I hope your great memories bring you some comfort.
Warren and Lorraine Taylor

Syd Madgwick

5 hours ago

Sorry to hear of the passing of Karen. Syd and the Madgwick family.

Sue Dodunski

Earlier today

Big hugs to you all loved my time spent with her still had that smile

John & Shirley Thomason

Earlier today

Nigel and family, our love and thoughts are with you, may happy memories always be with you.

Kelly Gibbs

Earlier today

To The Smith Family
Sorry for your loss. Treasure the beautiful memories that can never be taken away from you.
Sending you all heartfelt sympathy and love.

Kelly Gibbs

Wendy and Steve Otene

Yesterday

Deepest condolences to Nigel and family on the passing of a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Love and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. X

Wayne, Ali, Damien & Chase Berry

Yesterday

Our deepest sympathy to Nigel, Lee-Ann, David and families. Karen was our dearly loved cousin whom we have shared so many laughs over the years We shall surely miss the wonderful scones/jam/cream rustled up at very short notice when visiting. RIP Karen. You will be sorely missed.

Colin and Viv Honnor

Yesterday

Our sincere condolences go to Nigel and all the family. Sorry we can´t be with you. Karen was a very special lady who fought so hard these past few years. RIP Karen

Wendy Hale

Yesterday

To all of Karen's Family, we are so very heartbroken for you to hear this sad news. Sending you our deepest sympathy. So very sad, Karen was such a kind, loving person who enriched the many lives she touched. Gone way too soon.
Wendy and Family.

Barry and Pam Gibbs

Yesterday

To the Smith family We send our deepest sympathy to you all with the oassing our your dear wife mum and grandma ,a brave lady. RIP Karen
Pam and Barry Gibbs

Mac & Marie

Yesterday

Our deepest sympathy to Nigel, Lee-Ann, Bryce and all the family. Such a sad loss, Karen was such a lovely lady, and her garden was amazing and brought pleasure to so many people. Our thoughts and love are with you all. Hold on to those precious memories. Gone way too soon.

Lana Dodds

Yesterday

To Nigel, Lee-Ann, David and families. Thinking of you at this sad time. I will treasure the memories of Karen coming into the salon. She was was one very special lady. She will be so missed by many. Love and Hugs Lana

Adrienne&Graham

Yesterday

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of a much love wife, mother, mother-in-law & Nana.our thoughts and Aroha are with you today& remember the good times karen had with you all.
R.I.P. Karen.
Adie&Graham.

Jeanette Davis

Yesterday

During this time of sorrow, know that we are thinking of you, and may you find peace in the memories you hold. Karen has been in my life at primary-secondary school and up to today. Special memories last for ever.

Dawn Dombroski

Yesterday

So sad to hear of Karen's passing she was such a lovely lady. Sending sympathy and love to Nigel,Lee-Ann, David and their family's .xxx

Noel Whittaker

Yesterday

Condolences to Nigel & family.
Spent alot of time with Karen and her parents in the 60's while shearing in Tarata, they became my 2nd family
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time

William Parker,

Yesterday

Condolences to Nigel and family, thoughts are with you at this time. William {Bill} Parker,

Kay and Ian Shearer

Yesterday

Deepest sympathy to Nigel, Lee-Ann, Bryce, David and Sheryl and families on the loss of you wife, mum and nana, thinking of you all at this sad time.

Sharin Tylee

Yesterday

Our heart felt thoughts are with you Nigel and family during your time of reflection. From Brian and Sharin Tylee (nee Herbert)

Karyn Gwerder

Yesterday

Farewell my friend. Your presence will be missed but many fun memories will remain. Rest well in your new garden.

Diane Dickson

Yesterday

Dear Nigel and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Karen. Such a lovely lady. Thinking of you all. Sadly will miss memorial as overseas.
Kelston & Diane Dickson(Honnor)

Margaret Hansen

Yesterday

So sad to read of Karen´s passing. She was at Tarata School with our children. Then later caught up with her frequently when I worked at Palmers. Always friendly and loved her garden. Condolences to the family and may your precious memories get you through the days to come.
Margaret Hansen and family

2 hours ago

Passed away peacefully at home. Best friend ever of the Lloyd Family, Jill, Nigel (dec), Justin, Sarah, Dean, Milo, Aiden, and Ryan. A friend's death is truly about honouring their life.
R.I.P.

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for Karen SMITH

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