Dedicated to the memory of Geoffrey William Smith

This site is a tribute to Geoffrey William Smith.

He is much loved and will always be remembered.

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Cousin Richard: I don't remember ever having been to a nicer funeral.
Jane
26th January 2021
Visitors to these pages may notice the camera watermark on each. The photo fronting his funeral order of service shows Geoff with his camera, ready to snap the family and friends enjoying a holiday together. In the winter of 2008, he scanned into our computer every photo in the house - from ancient black and whites, through colour prints, transparencies, SLR negatives and digital pictures - making a collection of 6000+. On the principle that one picture is worth 1000 words, given the 20 short minutes allowed for his funeral, it seemed the best way to celebrate Geoff was in photos. Backed by a couple of old songs - "I'll be seeing you" and "Magic moments" - 64 slides told the story of his life. The family's verdict? "They were the right pictures." Geoff left precise instructions for his funeral. Item 3 - eulogy, short if any. "Mum, we ticked all his boxes."
Jane
26th January 2021
A wonderful man. A man who was always friendly, like a beer, like sport, liked the social gatherings especially Jan 1. These gatherings and many holidays have provided me with a lifetime of memories that I will always fondly look back on and no doubt stories will be re told over and over again. I will always remember Geoff as Ferret or Fur for short. I will always remember the gallons of Geoffrey Smiths that arrived at any get together which was an acquired taste! I will always remember the laughs and the fact he always seemed to be happy. I will always remember what a good friend he was to my dad and how you could always find the two of them plus Woggit chuckling away somewhere. I will always remember him. RIP to one of the great guys. Junior Grasshopper
Chris
21st January 2021
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