In memory of a lovely chap.
John Thursby Smithson (15 Jun 1936 - 28 Dec 2024)
Funeral Director
In loving memory of John Thursby Smithson who sadly passed away on 28th December 2024.
John was one of those people who didn't just have a go at life. He gripped the opportunity to experience it with passion and enthusiasm, and a desire to always be the best that he can be.
This he applied to his moral compass, his sporting endeavours, his academic achievements and his work ethic.
He left school as Head Boy, captain of the football team, cricket team and top of his class. He then went on to run his own successful marketing agency and, raise 3 children, who between them have now produced 4 grandchildren and 4 great grand children.
His sporting passions saw him take up motorbike circuit racing when he was 50, and play golf off a single digit handicap for over 60 years, winning over a dozen competitions in his time on course.
His first love was Pat, his wife of 27 years who was tragically taken from us aged just 48, and he was fortunate enough later in life to meet Penny with whom he enjoyed his last 15 years.
Losing him is hard on all of us who loved him, but he leaves behind him a blueprint for how to have a life well lived. He most certainly succeeded at being the best he could be.
Much loved and greatly missed.
xxx
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