Lynn GILBERT-SMITH Obituary

So sad to hear of Lynn´s passing. My thoughts are with all of you. Much love.

We are saddened to hear of Lynn´s passing, our daughter Jenni was one of her first dance students (46yrs ago). We send the family our best wishes and condolences. She was a true icon of the local community, and will be remembered fondly by many many people. Safe travels Lynn.

Deepest sympathy to Lynns' family . She died too young, but what a huge life she led in that short time. So many fond memories. I am proud to say I really was a "dancing mother" thanks to you Lynn. You helped to shape all 3 of my children's lives for the better .
Good toes and bad toes will never be the same without you !
Much love , respect and gratitude from Robynne, Tony, Jessy, Nikki and Johnny Wadeson xxx ( ps she had all 5 of us dancing )

To Lyn's family, we extend love and sympathy to you all. Our memories are of a loving, caring, dance teacher with a passion for all those she taught. R.I.P Lyn ,Maree & Carrie Hanford.

Raewin, Leanne, Danelle and family
Beautiful send off for Lynn, loved how she got to have the last word.
There are so many memories, and also the many times you caught up with the Dunlop clan when you were able.
Lynn had left an amazing legacy in which she would be proud to have and how this is kept alive in her honour.
Cherish these memories, may they always be happy ones and look after each other.
Arohanui to you all xxx

Raewin, Phiilip & family shocked to hear of the passing of Lynn, condolences & thoughts at this very sad time -----Thoughts & prayers Kevin Hickland

So sorry to hear of Lynn's passing will miss her chats when we used to see her out and about in New Plymouth. Love to all the family from Lyn and George Roberts

So sad to finally lose Lynn.
From the early days as a dance instructor,then as an employee for over25 years,and a good friend for as long as we can remember.It was a privilege to have you on the staff for such a long time.The memories that were created with you and Graeme will last forever.
Condolences to Raewin and Families.
Rest in peace Dear friend.
Colin and Joan Mckinlay.

Raewin Leanne & Danelle
So sad to hear of Lynn's passing and my love and thoughts are with you all, she was such a beautiful lady with a big heart and smile to match, a huge loss to the Dance Community.

So sorry to hear of your sad loss of Lynn. She came into the Dancing world and the Loasby girls ballet days way back in the 60's. Fond memories to cherish.
Dance in heaven RIP Lynn
Kind Regards
Denise Loasby

Dear Raewin, Leanne, Danelle and families.
My thoughts are with you at this very sad time. I Have very fond memories of our granddaughters dancing under Lynn´s guidance. Very special times.

Anne Senior x

Our deepest condolences to Lynn's family, we will miss our lovely neighbour of many years and our talks about garden dogs and life, RIP lovely lady.
Chris & Angela Feron

My heart, love and thoughts are with Raewin and her family at this time of great loss. Lyn was an exceptional lady and teacher who brought so much fun and friendship to our children's lives over the years through the joy of dance. Thankyou Lyn. RIP beautiful Lady.

Lynn has done so much for the community and many young dancing girls like myself. She taught us so much to be cared through into our senior years. That discipline, belief and confidence has shaped who we are.
So many good times and funny memories to hold on to and smile.
Thoughts especially to Lynn´s family.

Our thoughts are with Raewin and all the family. An amazing dance teacher and a huge loss to the dance community and the students of LGS. We have great memories of some wonderful times Lynn. RIP.

So sorry to hear of Lynn's passing, a lovely lady who has taught so many of our children the beautiful art of dance.

Lynn will be missed in Manu Crescent, as a neighbor and friend to us, always with a happy smile or wave as she roared down the street on her way to Dance Classes. Will especially miss her, as we did previously Graeme walking Millie and Annie around our block a couple of times a day. Always having time to stop for a natter. R.I.P. Lynn -"Dance With The Stars" - in Heaven.

Blair and Joy Campbell

To Raewin, Leanne, Danelle and families, thinking of you all at this time. You have lost a wonderful sister and Aunty far too soon. Rest In Peace Lynn - love and condolences from Lynne, Reg and family

A big loss to the Performing Arts Community - you will be truly missed Lynne. Condolences to your loved ones. Sharron & Danica Brbich (Manson).

I'm so very sorry to hear of Lynn's passing, I have great memories of our dancing days in the 60's.
She was truly inspirational.
My deepest sympathy to Lynn's family, friends and dancing family.
Luanne Cooper (Priest)

R.I.P. dear lady. You have earned your rest after a life well lived. So much to so many people, you made a difference to so many young lives. Reunited with Graeme. Love always Jo

Many fond memories of Lynn with Operatic shows over the years. Such a talented and fun person to work with and know. Condolence's to the the family.

Dearest Raewin,Phillip and Families.
We are so sad to hear of the
passing of your treasured
Lynny. Lyn achieved her goals and left a mark on this world.
Her final beautiful bow.
Love
Denise & Mick

So sad to hear the passing of Lynn many years of great shows we shared she is a real loss to the talented people in Taranaki. Rest In Peace lovely lady love Lois Finderup

To Dear Raewin & your girls & Families, please accept our deepest sympathy in your very sad loss, she will be deeply missed by all her dancing pupils, much love to all
Graeme & Joan Kennedy Hawera

So sorry to hear this news. What a wonderful influence Lynn had on the Dance World and such fond memories of backstage at the New Plymouth Competitions. RIP

So sorry to hear of Lynn´s passing. New her well back in the 60´s at the competitions. Praying for the family. God bless from Diana Thomson née Loasby.

Raewin, Leanne and Danelle my love and thoughts to you and your families. A great loss.

Lynn taught so many of us to dig deep when we were tired, to lose with grace, and to work with others to lead and learn. But most of all, she showed up everyday with a belief in us that we might not have known we had, and the power of that lasts a lifetime for oh so many of us. Safe passage Lynn.

Our deepest sympathy to Raewin, Phillip and families.
A lovely lady gone too soon.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Lots of love Lorraine and Ken MacDonald xx

Such a huge loss to the dance community. I have loads of wonderful memories of Lynn from when I was young in the dance studio through to Cheerleading on the rugby field. She was the best dance teacher anyone could have!
Sending huge hugs to the family.

So sad to hear of Lynn's passing. Our condolences to all her family.

Dearest Lynn
You played such a big role in my life during my dancing years. I have loved reconnecting with you over the years and sharing our memories. Thank you for all that you have taught me. I will treasure the memories forever always.

God bless Lynn, and sincere condolences to your family, you taught some beautiful dancers who will miss you terribly
Kerryanne Hopkins

A huge loss to the dance community of such an inspirational women. My deepest sympathy to Lynns family. rest in peace Lynnn and dance with the Angels.

So many treasured memories Lynn of us growing up fun in our teens at all the cabarets and dressing up.You spent alot of time at our family home and Mum and Dad loved that you took the time to visit them in later years .Your whole life was your dance world which you excelled in.
My condolences to Raewin and families RIP Lynn dance with the heavenly angels .

Condolences to Raewin Bear and family's
on Lynn's sad passing

Sorry to hear of Lynns passing .Condolences to the families. Such a loss to the Taranaki Dance World.
Rest now Lynn
Regards
Adele and Barry Brett

We are so sad to loose our darling lynny whom we loved so much love alwaysXX from your big bro and diane

My heartfelt condolences to Lynn's family at this saddest of times. She was a massive part of the performing arts community and we will all miss her terribly.

So many treasured memories over the many years that you helped mould Annie into the person she is today
Helen Mowbray

A very special lady to me . Lynn you guided me through the dance world and was a fabulous friend when we were on tour examining . I will miss our laughs and conversations, a true inspirational exceptional lady !
Condolences to your family
Petreena Lester

It is with great sadness to read this. A wonderful lady who gave her life to dance and children. Our condolences to Lynn´s family. From Debbie (née Gray) & Steve Day

Lots of love to all the family for there sad loss of a wonderful talented woman. Love from Janet and Lloyd Wheeler

My condolence to Lyns family and her dancing family. Lyn has left so many wonderful memories we must treasure these. Val

Our very deepest sympathy to Raewin and Lynn´s family. Lots of lovely memories of competition times back in the late 70s and 80s.
RIP Lynn. You are sadly missed.

To a courageous lady who will always be remembered. Thank you for the love and care for my mum (Jill) thank you you for starting me on my teaching journey.

Love to everyone, now go dance with the angels

We are both so sad for your loss. Chere and Malcolm

Much loved wife of our late father (Graeme). Lynn has left us with plenty of lasting, fun memories. You will be sadly missed Lynn and Nana Lynn to Letitia, Scott, Calla, Mack and Elizabeth Lane and Cory, Paula, Boe and Nathan Smith.

QSM Dearly loved aunty to Leanne and Stephen Hodge, and Danelle and Kurt Lines. Adored great-aunty to William, Imogen, Connor and Courtney. The best things in life are the people we love, and the memories we've made.

QSM Much loved and treasured sister-in-law to Mark and Denise Snowdon, Queensland, and fun aunty to Jake, Georgia and Meg. Loved and special sister-in-law to Barb Lalich, Sydney, and aunt to Kerrie and Paul Lalich and families.