 Smackers Smackers played for some of the legendary 1970's Varsity A sides and then went on to coach Varsity A from 1977 to 1981 inclusve picking up 2 club championship titles. He then coached the New Zealand Universities side that won the student world cup title in France in 1988. His funeral will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery. Anyone associated with Varsity rugby is asked to attend out of respect for a club legend.
McRAE : ALAN FRANCIS. Of Palmerston North. On Saturday, April 19th, 2008 (Suddenly on the golf course). Aged 59 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Alison, much loved Dad of Kate, Sam and Naomi, Georgia, and Alexandra, loved son of the late Jack and Monica McRae, loved brother of Kevin (deceased) and Yvonne, and Ken and Pauline (all of Southland), loved son-in-law of George (deceased) and Eileen Sulzberger, loved brother-in-law of Brad and Christine, and Dorothy and Allan Enright (all of Taranaki), loved Uncle and friend of many. “So dearly loved”. In lieu of a floral tribute a donation made to St John, P.O. Box 681, Palmerston North, would be appreciated or may be left in Cathedral foyer. Messages C/- P.O. Box 8013, Palmerston North or Alan’s Tribute Page www.tributes.co.nz A service for Alan will be held in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery. Robert J. Cotton & Sons Ltd.,
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