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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.

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for Karen SMITH

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Raewyn Roebuck

September 6, 2025

To Nigel and Family..
We loved seeing Karen come to the Hive In Inglewood..She loved a friendly chat and to be Styled by our Team.. Will Miss You Lovely Lady..
From Clair and her Girls

Lynne Topping

September 4, 2025

Nigel, Lee-Ann, David and families. So sorry to hear of Karen´s passing May she now rest in peace.
Lynne & Dennis Topping

Joy Hosking

September 4, 2025

Deepest Sympathy to Nigel Le-Anne, David and families.
Thinking of you all just now in your sad loss of Karen.
Keith and Joy Hosking

Karen Wilson

September 3, 2025

Dear Nigel Leanne and family my sincere heart felt sympathy to you all at this sad time.
I have special and fun memories of Karen in our high school years when I stayed at her place in Tarata,
Keep your forever precious memories in your hearts.
Love Karen Wilson.

Kevin and Joanne Kuklinski

September 3, 2025

Nigel, sending you and your family our deepest sympathy.

The Cooper family

September 2, 2025

Nigel, Lee-Ann, Bryce and family, our sincere condolences for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you all during this time of reflection.

Susan Helen Lye

September 2, 2025

Karen is at peace now. She was a part of the Tarata school we attended as Reardon children,. My Mother and Aunty Grace Lee kept in close contact with Karen.. Always a pleasure to see her. A flame gone out but fondly remembered.. Bless the family with all the love the Lord s care gives you at this time . Thankyou Lord for Karen in our lives..

Neville &June Cavey

September 2, 2025

To Nigal and family so sad to hear of Karen's passing our thoughts are with you all.
June & Neville Cavey

Claire Brown

September 1, 2025

Oh what fun we had with the children playing while the Big boys rode 3 and 4 wheelers round and around. The ladies did the preparation of food,drinks and children to attend the outing with the big boys and bikes. A blessing you are no longer in pain in more ways than body. Ride on and Ajust well Nigel and family.

Kindest regards Claire Brown

Carole Herbert

September 1, 2025

To Nigel and family
I was so sad to read of Karen´s passing. Karen, her mum and dad were great friends of the Herbert family in Tarata. Ross, Phyll and Bob talked often of happy times out there.
Gone way to soon - a lovely happy lady

Faye earley.

September 1, 2025

Sorry to hear the news. She will be sadly missed by you all.

Jock & Marion

September 1, 2025

So sorry to hear of Karen´s passing, thinking of you all, rest peacefully Karen. Jock and Marion

Gary Bell

August 31, 2025

Thinking of you all as you say your farewells to a special person.
Gary and Sheryl

Peter Carson

August 31, 2025

To Nigel and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Karen´s passing. Visiting you both in Dudley Road was always a highlight when I was in Taranaki. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Peter Carson (Auckland)

Lisa & George Kroon

August 31, 2025

To Nigel & family, very sad to hear of Karen's passing. Her amazing garden will be a great memorial to her. We often use to see her working in the gardens for many years.

Robyn Ludemann

August 31, 2025

To Nigel, Lee-Ann, Bryce, David, Sheryl and all family please know that my thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Karen was truly special, with her sence of fun and kindness she will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you all.
RIP- Karen will miss you.
Love Robyn and the rest of the Ludemann's

Kath & Peter Dombroski

August 31, 2025

Sending love and sympathy to Nigel & family on the loss of Karen. Such a beautiful lady. Gone too soon. Treasure the memories. R I P Karen

Stacey Goble

August 30, 2025

To Nigel, Lee-Ann, David and Families, I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to you. I have fantastic memories of growing up across the road from your family on Dudley road.

Stacey Goble

Judy Chisnall

August 30, 2025

To Nigel and family
So sad to hear of Karen's passing. My sincere condolences. Such a lovely lady. Many lovely memories of the years at Dudley.
Love Judy Chisnall (Moratti)

Carolyn Penn

August 30, 2025

RIP beautiful lady
Much love Carolyn Penn

Margaret & Jim Ward

August 30, 2025

To Nigel, Lee-Ann, David and Families, we are so sorry to hear of Karen´s passing. Karen was always such a lovely friendly lady. She will be so missed. Rest in Peace Karen.

Janet Francesco (Secretary of the Durham Garden Circle)

August 30, 2025

The members of the Durham Garden Circle sent their condolences to Karen's family for their loss. Our thoughts are with you all.

Charlie & Cheryl Longstaff

August 30, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Nigel and Family. We have beautiful memories of such a
lovely lady which she always had a great sense of humour right up to the end.
Loved her garden, Nigel , family and friends.

Lorraine Taylor

August 30, 2025

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

Syd Madgwick

August 30, 2025

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

Sue Dodunski

August 30, 2025

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

John & Shirley Thomason

August 30, 2025

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

Kelly Gibbs

August 30, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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,

August 29, 2025

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

Kay and Ian Shearer

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

Karyn Gwerder

August 29, 2025

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

Diane Dickson

August 29, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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

August 30, 2025

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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