James SMITH Obituary

Dear Marie and families, sending heartfelt sympathy, love and hugs on your sad loss of Jim. Lyndsay Clarke xoxo

Sorry for your loss,Craig & families,sending hugs

My sincere condolences to Marie and family - I shared many laughs and beers with Jim , the true meaning of a publican and host. You will be missed and remembered fondly

It is with great sadness that I have learned of Jim's passing. I knew Jim, and Marie, for a good number of years both through the hotel industry plus Jim was a regular attendee on my many rugby tours. I enjoyed his company very much. Sincere condolences to Marie and family. Marty Fuller

To Marie and extended families.Our sincere condolences to you all with Jim's passing. He and you were stalwarts to the South Canterbury Hospitality trade over many years at various watering holes. Jim now at rest after so may great times shared with everyone.
Love and Regards John and Judy Reid Christchurch

Marie and all the family, my condolences he was a great man and good boss Cath Bakkum

Much Aroha to you all whanau, Jim was a awesome man, fly high with Angels Jim. See you on the other side.

My deepest sympathy Marie, on the passing of Jim, I know you, and so many others will have lots of many happy memories,of a great guy , who was always smiling behind the bar

Sincerest condolences Marie and family Jim was a true gentleman and his assistance to the CBA will never be forgotten R I P my friend

Sending heartfelt condolences to you Marie, and to the rest of Jims family. Jim was an absolutely fantastic man and we will always have fond memories of our time spent with you both at the Copper Bar.
Best wishes,
Hayden (Pemmy) and Bríd.

please accept my deepest sympathy marie in the passing of your loving husband jim smith very sad indeed spent many times singing and playing guitar at the royal for the country music clubs R E S T IN PEACE JIM from Diane McNicholl and the late Ken McNicholl

So very sorry to hear that Jim has passed away , sending my sincere condolences to you Marie and families

Sending love Marie and family on the passing of Jimmy. He was a great boss at both The Royal, and The Grosvenor- remembered with that cheeky smile and laugh on the other side of the bar! Thanks for many great years ,
Rest in Peace Jim.

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing_ deepest sympathies to you all. Have fond many memories of Jim & you all in my time at the Grosvenor Hotel ..rest in peace Jim

Sympathy to Marie and Jims family in your loss.Many a pleasant hour or two enjoyed in your establishments over the years Jim was a popular publican.

Condolences to you Marie and family Jim was one of the good Guys .well respected.fond memories

Deepest Sympathy Marie
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing He was a great friend .
I played many hours of music in Jim and Marie"s Hotels

Deepest sympathy to Marie and family. RIP Jim

Rest in peace Jim
You have had a wonderful life and I always enjoyed seeing you doing what you loved the most and we´re so good at.
Marie, you and Jim have been quite a team.
My thoughts are with you and the rest of the family

Our condolences Marie and family
Many great memories of Jim in Hospitality industry.
Russell and Annie Cowles

My condolences on the passing of Jim . My thoughts are with you Marie and family. Jim was a great boss.

Marie and family sorry to hear of Jim´s passing he was one of the best

Marie,and Family, so sorry to hear about Jim's passing,Our Deepest Sympathy to you all.

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Jim. Our thoughts are with you Marie and family. Jim was a real character and will be dearly missed.

Condolences to you Marie & and the family. He will be greatly missed ,many great nights held at the copper R I P Jimmy

My thoughts are with you Marie and family..

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was an amazing man and boss who taught me many of the skills and experiences that helped me achieve where I am today. To Maire and the family my thoughts are with you all. I will raise my glass to Jim tonight.

sad to hear of Jim's passing, thinking of all the family at this sad time