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Marlene SMITH-PILLING Obituary

SMITH-PILLING,
Marlene Jeanette:

(Of Feilding, formerly of Palmerston North) On Saturday 26th November 2022, suddenly but peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly loved Wife and best friend of Barry for 61 years. Treasured Mother and Mother-in-law of Mark & Judy, Pauline & Jeff Karam, Dean and Claire. A cherished Nana to her 8 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. Loved sister of John Thompson. A special thank you to the staff
at Palmerston North Hospital Emergency Department for their care of Marlene. All messages to Barry and family c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Marlene's memory can be made to the Arohanui Hospice. https://www.arohanuihospice.org.nz/helping-us/make-a-donation/ A service for Marlene will be held at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 30th November 2022, at 1.30pm.

Published by Manawatu Standard on Nov. 29, 2022.

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Grant Cutler

December 6, 2022

Barry,Mark,Pauline,Dean and family, so sorry to hear of your loss.
Will always remember the great times we had as children in the 70's/80's through the old Awapuni fishing club times, etc. Your mum had a brilliant sense of humour was fun to be around. thats 2 Treasures gone recently, with my mum Rona sadly gone as well.

Chris moult

December 1, 2022

Barry and family, we were so sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. Have lovely memories of her (and you Barry) on the golf course. She will be missed by all. Apologies for not attending her funeral but the dreaded Covid caught up with us. With love Chris and Frank Moult

Rozalie and Jacqueline Feyen

December 1, 2022

To the Smith-Pilling family
we are shocked and sad to hear of the news. Mrs Smith-Pilling was an amazing neighbour to our parents and provided loving care and support to our mum before she moved the rest home.
Our thoughts are with you all during this time.
All our love, Rozalie and Jacqueline Feyen

Kevin Sue

December 1, 2022

Barry Mark Pauline Dean so sorry to hear of Marlene's passing was lovely when she rang me to give her an Barry's condolences when my Maggie passed away so sorry I couldn't attend her service as I had a family tangi on the same day thinking of you Barry kevin sue an family

Karlyn

November 29, 2022

Our beautiful Marlene......so very sad to hear the news, Pioneer pharmacy.

Karilyn (Charlie)

November 29, 2022

Dearest Barry, Pauline and families. So sorry to hear of Marlene´s passing. Sending all my love and condolences.

Murray Croucher

November 29, 2022

Barry, very sorry to read of Marlene´s passing. My condolences to you and your families.
Murray Croucher.

Mary and Bill Hong

November 29, 2022

So sorry to read of Marlene´s passing. Our thoughts are with you all and especially to you Barry. Great memories of a wonderful lady.
Mary and Bill .

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