On Saturday 13 August 2016 after a short and courageous battle, aged 71.

Dearly loved husband of Sue. Loved father and father in law of Wayne and Mollie; and Janine and Ronald van der Horst and loved and adored poppa of their daughters Hannah and Courtney. Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Joy and the late Ken Cameron.

In accordance with Colin's wishes a private burial has been held. A celebration of Colin's life will be held at Ohope Chartered Club, Bluett Road, Ohope on Thursday 18 August from 11am. Donations in Colin's memory can be made to Motor Neurone Disease Association of New Zealand, PO Box 24-036 Royal Oak, Auckland 1345, or may be left at the service. Messages please to the Smith family c/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane.