Lynette Dawn “Lyn” Des Forges (née Smith)
28-12-1950 to 14-02-2026
Passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in Christchurch.
Daughter of the late Jim and Betty, dearly loved wife of Chris, adored mum and special friend of
Denise Pincott and Leon McDowell.
Treasured Grandma to Conrad, Kurtis, Tua and Milly, Aaliyah and Izaac, Missy and Keanu.
Loved sister of Steven, Wayne and Karen and their families.
Much loved friend of many.
Messages to 9 Oudenarde Street, Renwick 7204 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
A celebration of Lynette's life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services,
15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Friday 27 February at 1pm followed by private cremation.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Friday 27 February 2026
1.00pm
From - Yvonne Main
My sincere sympathies Denise to you & all your family. I remember Lyn for her beautiful caring & calm nature.
A lovely lady.
From - Robbie
Farewell Lynette. I shall miss your phone calls to catch up on local news. I was not able to contact you in the past month for whatever reason, I know you were busy. You would be delighted to know I have another little dog now, called Scotty. I hope that you managed to have a dram or two of the Waitui whisky xx. Rest in Peace dear cousin ❤️.
From - Steven Gifford
To all Lyn's family sending love and healing to you all at this sad time. Lyn now you can fly with the angels. Rest in love. Love Steve and Joh
From - Kelly & Marion Burney
We are so sorry to learn of Lyn’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you Chris and the rest of the family.
A lovely lady gone too soon.
From - Shirley & Bryan Newman
Chris, Denise, Leon and families
We are so shocked and sad to hear of Lyn’s passing
Such a lovely pretty and hardworking lady
Always so friendly and very proud and actively involved with her family
so willing to chip in and help in any situation
RIP Lyn
From - Bob and Maureen Summers
Deepest sympathy for Lynette’s family. We were shocked and saddened to hear of her passing last weekend.
Met her last February at Christchurch Airport whilst waiting for our flight to Australia and shared a lovely couple of
hours with her. Fully thought we’d be catching up with her again in the New Year.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on Friday xx. 🙏
From - Tony Smith and Helen McCormick
Very sad news. Our condolences to all
From - Jodie Seyb
A huge shock to learn the passing of Lyn. Such a beautiful lady gone far too soon.
May all the memories get you thru these tough days and nights
Thinking of you all, Brian and the late Marilyn Rickerby, Jason, Jodie, Sharyn and family
From - Don & Kay Gaskell
We would like to send our condolences to Chris and family, thinking of you at this sad time.
You won't know me but my maiden name was Kay Gardiner, I am Chris's cousin.
From - Vicki and Robert Harrison Jones
Dear Lyn, you were a great favourite of Mum and Dad’s (Betty & Rex Smith) and such a lovely person, caring to all.
I will miss your hugs. There will be a huge gap now in your family’s lives, but special memories remain always.
Much love to you all. ❤️
From - Lisa, Matt, James, Rory and Sam
We have been so shocked and so very upset about Lyns passing. She was a wonderful, kind-hearted, and fun friend and neighbour. She brought joy to everyone she met and chatted to. We will miss her waves from the lounge window as the boys and I scooted to school in the morning, her wonderful hugs and chats, and seeing her beautiful garden in bloom.
From - Raewyn Lovell
Such sad news to hear of Lynettes unexpected passing...a beautiful kind soul inside and out....totally committed to her family...so so proud of her grandees...shared her birthday with Uncle Rex...my dad....RIP 🌹in a beautiful garden....warmest aroha to all of Lynettes wider whanau.
