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Olive Grace SmedeAge: 881909–1997

Name: Olive Grace Smede

Given names: Olive Grace

Surname: Smede

Olive Grace Ryan

Name: Olive Grace Ryan

Type: also known as

Given names: Olive Grace

Surname: Ryan

Olive Grace Golden

Name: Olive Grace Golden

Type: also known as

Given names: Olive Grace

Surname: Golden

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Birth	1909 36 23
Birth of a brother	Vernon James Smede 1911 (Age 2)
Birth of a brother	Clifton John Smede 1912 (Age 3)
Death of a paternal grandfather	John David Smede November 21, 1924 (Age 15)
Birth of a sister	Neta Joan Smede about 1926 (Age 17)
Birth of a son #1	Neville Ernest Ryan about 1935 (Age 26)
Death of a paternal grandmother	Catharine Pickett June 25, 1948 (Age 39) Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia Note: DEATHS Mrs. C. Smede The death occurred in the Mudgee Hospital on Friday last of Mrs. Catherine Smede, at the great age of 96 years. Deceased who was one of the oldest identities of the Mudgee district, was a lady of sterling character, and won the love and respect of everyone with whom she came in contact. Like most of the pioneers, she was noted for her great, kindness and charity, and delighted in the performance of good deeds. Her passing will leave a gap in the lives of many people in town and district. To the sorrowing family the deepest sympathy will be extended. The funeral, which was attended by many old friends of the family, took place to the Church of England portion of the general cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Canon Powell officiating (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 28 June 1948, page 2).
Death of a husband	Ellis Ernest Ryan August 3, 1953 (Age 44)
Death of a father	James Frederick Smede June 24, 1954 (Age 45)
Death of a mother	Eliza E Cook April 1, 1972 (Age 63) Australia
Death of a son	Neville Ernest Ryan June 2, 1985 (Age 76) Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia Note: DEATHS: RYAN, Neville Ernest. June 2, 1985, at Dubbo late of 1 Peter St, Dubbo, beloved husband of Gloria, loved father of Jillian and Sandra. Aged.50 years (Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday, June 08, 1985).
Death of a brother	Clifton John Smede July 2, 1995 (Age 86)
Burial of a brother	Clifton John Smede July 4, 1995 (Age 86) St Johns Anglican Church, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia Shared note: Arranged by Eastaugh & Carroll Funerals Note: Funeral Notice: SMEDE, Clifton John July 2nd 1995, Late of 22 Gladstone Street, Mudgee. Beloved husband of Thelma, Loving father of Barbara, Loved Brother of Vernon, Nita Gawthorne, Olive Golden, Keith (Dec) and Ivy Malvern (Dec), Aged 81 years. God has him in his keeping. The relatives and friends of the late Clifton Smede are kindly invited to attend his funeral service to be held at St. John's Anglican Church, Mudgee, Tuesday 4th July 1995. Appointed to commence at 2pm. At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Mudgee General Cemetery for interment. Returned Service Men are respectfully requested to attend. Eastaugh & Carroll Funerals, 25 Perry Street, Mudgee, Phone 72 2384. Mudgee Phone 72 2384. Mudgee Guardian, Tuesday 4 July 1995, p. 42
Death of a brother	Vernon James Smede March 20, 1997 (Age 88) Note: Death Notice SMEDE, Vernon James, 20th March 1997, late of Rylstone Hospital and formerly of Lue, beloved husband of Thora (deceased) and much loved father of Carmen and Victor. Aged 85 years. At Rest. Vernon's funeral service was held yesterday at St Johns Anglican Church, Mudgee. Macquarie Valley Funerals, 53 Church Street, Mudgee, Telephone 722331 All Hours. Mudgee Guardian, 25 March 1997, p. 29
Burial of a brother	Vernon James Smede March 24, 1997 (Age 88) St Johns Anglican Church, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia Shared note: Arranged by Macquarie Valley Funerals
Death	July 26, 1997 (Age 88) Mudgee Nursing Home, 3 Menchin Street, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia Latitude: S32.592269: Longitude: E149.570779: Note: Death GOLDEN, Olive Grace, 26th July 1997, late of The Mudgee Nursing Home and formerly of Lawson Street Mudgee. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Neville (deceased) & Gloria, Val & Trevor, Jan & Kerry and John & Melda and dear grandmother and great grandmother of their families. Aged 87 years. In the Care of the Lord. Mrs Golden's funeral service was held yesterday in Mudgee. Macquarie Valley Funerals A.F.D.A. & F.D.A. of N.S.W. 53 Church Street, Mudgee Telephone: 72 2331 All Hours. Mudgee Guardian Tuesday 29 July 1997, p. 22. Death Notice Olive Grace Golden
Return Thanks	September 12, 1997 (48 days after death) Note: Return Thanks The family of the late Olive Golden extend our sincere thanks to relatives and friends for their support, cards and floral tributes on the sad loss of our Mum and Sister. Also the staff of the Mudgee Nursing Home for the loving care shown to our Mother. Please accept this as our personal thanks. Mudgee Guardian Friday 12 September 1997, p. 32. Return thanks, Olive Golden.
Burial	Anglican Portion, Mudgee General Cemetery, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia Shared note: Row P

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father	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Eliza E Cook Olive Grace Smede Vernon James Smede Clifton John Smede Neta Joan Smede James Frederick Smede Birth: 1873 26 22 Death: June 24, 1954
mother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Frederick Smede Olive Grace Smede Vernon James Smede Clifton John Smede Neta Joan Smede Eliza E Cook Birth: March 1885 Death: April 1, 1972 — Australia
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herself	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ellis Ernest Ryan Neville Ernest Ryan Family with spouse Olive Grace Smede Birth: 1909 36 23 Death: July 26, 1997 — Mudgee Nursing Home, 3 Menchin Street, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger brother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Vernon James Smede Birth: 1911 38 25 Death: March 20, 1997
2 years younger brother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thelma Harriet Potts Clifton John Smede Birth: 1912 39 26 Death: July 2, 1995
15 years younger sister	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ernest Lindsay Gawthorne Neta Joan Smede Birth: about 1926 53 40 Death: November 9, 1998

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husband	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Olive Grace Smede Neville Ernest Ryan Ellis Ernest Ryan Birth: about 1898 Death: August 3, 1953
herself	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ellis Ernest Ryan Neville Ernest Ryan Family with spouse Olive Grace Smede Birth: 1909 36 23 Death: July 26, 1997 — Mudgee Nursing Home, 3 Menchin Street, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
son	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Neville Ernest Ryan Birth: about 1935 37 26 Death: June 2, 1985 — Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
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herself	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ellis Ernest Ryan Neville Ernest Ryan Family with spouse Olive Grace Smede Birth: 1909 36 23 Death: July 26, 1997 — Mudgee Nursing Home, 3 Menchin Street, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Generation 1
1. Olive Grace Smede, daughter of James Frederick Smede and Eliza E Cook, was born in 1909 and died on July 26, 1997 in Mudgee Nursing Home, 3 Menchin Street, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia at the age of 88. She married Ellis Ernest Ryan.
  Children of Olive Grace Smede and Ellis Ernest Ryan:
  1. Neville Ernest Ryan (1935–1985)
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Death	Death GOLDEN, Olive Grace, 26th July 1997, late of The Mudgee Nursing Home and formerly of Lawson Street Mudgee. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Neville (deceased) & Gloria, Val & Trevor, Jan & Kerry and John & Melda and dear grandmother and great grandmother of their families. Aged 87 years. In the Care of the Lord. Mrs Golden's funeral service was held yesterday in Mudgee. Macquarie Valley Funerals A.F.D.A. & F.D.A. of N.S.W. 53 Church Street, Mudgee Telephone: 72 2331 All Hours. Mudgee Guardian Tuesday 29 July 1997, p. 22. Death Notice Olive Grace Golden
Return Thanks	Return Thanks The family of the late Olive Golden extend our sincere thanks to relatives and friends for their support, cards and floral tributes on the sad loss of our Mum and Sister. Also the staff of the Mudgee Nursing Home for the loving care shown to our Mother. Please accept this as our personal thanks. Mudgee Guardian Friday 12 September 1997, p. 32. Return thanks, Olive Golden.
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