Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by his loving family, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Audrey.  Much loved father and father-in-law of Warren and Maree, Karen and Glen, Grant and Lynn, Amanda and Greg.  A very special loved and admired grandad to Tamzin and Corey, Jasmine and Molly, Jackson and Alex, Madison, Britney and Olivia.  Messages to Smith Family, PO Box 3, Rakaia 7443.  A celebration of Alan’s life will be held in the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Ave on Thursday 1 October commencing at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the special care given to Alan by the staff at Rakaia Medical Centre and Ward 1 of Ashburton Hospital.