George & Joan Smith

George and Joan Smith

Hallmark November 2009. Extract from Village Hall Report. The Youth Club 1988 is still going from strength to strength. They have a very busy programme of events to keep all the youngsters occupied as well as giving them the opportunity to meet up and just get together in a safe and happy place.

While on the subject of the Youth Club, my congratulations go to Joan Smith who recently received a community excellence award, I know Joan and her team have put in lots of hard work and deserve the recognition - Well done!

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George Smith died on the 26th May 1988

Joan wrote for Hallmark as follows - "Martin, Brian and I would like to express our thanks for all the love, care and support we have received over the past sad months. George was diagnosed as having a recurrence of his cancer at the beginning of the year. Despite the care of his doctor, support of the Iain Rennie Nurses then the Florence Nightingale Hospice where he received constant care, he sadly died on the 26th May. Throughout all this time he was visited by Father Richard from St. John's who gave us all great comfort and support.

Martin, Brian and I were dreading the funeral at Amersham Crematorium on 5th June, believing it would be a sad, dark day. We were completely overwhelmed by the number of people who attended, particularly neighbours and friends, and we would wish to thank you all for making the day such a proud and positive one.

We have received approximately £400 in donations which we have passed on to the Hospice - again many thanks.

Joan Smith

Hallmark Editor added. On behalf of the Village Hall Committee, Hallmark would wish to add their condolences to the family of George Smith following their recent bereavement.