Jack David Smith

26 September 193412 August 2023

Peacefully in his sleep in Stratford on Saturday 12 August 2023, aged 88.

Dearly loved husband of Esme.

Loved Dad of Stephen and Fiona, Robyn and Malcolm (deceased) Potts, Helen (deceased) and Jim Thoms, Janice and Doug Seddon, and Malcolm.

Cherished by his 18 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Jack’s family will gather privately to say farewell on Friday 18 August 2023 at 10.30am, with the service being live streamed here on his tribute page.

Following his service, family will head to the TET Stadium, Stratford and invite you to join them from 1pm.

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Tributes

To Aunty Esme, Robyn, Stephen, Janice and Malcolm and families "Those we love never leave us - they walk beside us everyday and stay within out heart" Thinking of you all. Thankyou for all the fond memories - it has been a privilege to call you Uncle. May you rest in peace. Also a very big thankyou for being the most loving, caring and supportive brother to our Mum. You will be missed. Christine

Christine Small (Lockley)

Jack you were my Dad , My Rock my knight in shining armor. Today I had to say goodbye to you which was the hardest thing I have ever done. Your love for me and for my children had no bounds. You helped me when I needed it and also bought up Aleshia who loves you to the ends of eternity. You taught us life lessons and showed us so many things in life, most of all was Love. Love for family, love of others, love of life itself so though my heart is aching you will be forever in mine and Aleshia's hearts . I love you Dad Fly high with the angels and I will see you in my dreams xxxxxxxxxxx

Janice Seddon

Really going to miss you. Thank you for the shandies you use to give me as far as i know mum never knew. We will treasure the wooden toys that the kids got from you. Love you

David Thoms

To Aunty Esme and all... I wish I could have been there with you Hugs all round and I will catch up next month.

Kerry Hopkinson

Deepest sympathy to all the Smith family. RIP Jack.We loved having Jack and Mrs Smith as our neighbours. We always knew if we needed them they were there for us. Jack certainly shared alot of his lovely vegie garden with us.

Lynne Robertson
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