Geoffrey Brian Smith "Geoff" (8 May 1947 - 24 Apr 2025)

In loving memory of Geoffrey Brian Smith "Geoff" who sadly passed away on 24th April 2025.

Born May 8th 1947 to Evelyn and Leonard Smith with older brother Dennett.

Geoff grew up in Mansfield and later designed, planned and built his wonderful home in South Normanton.

During early years Geoff worked hard building a business beginning in market trading, later to independent supermarkets and laterally most of you will know Geoff from his career in toy industry working for A B Gee and later owning the company. Geoff was well respected and in kind words the family have received known by many as firm but fair.

Geoff was a loving husband to Pauline, loving and supportive dad to Jackie and Bev, stepdad to Kevin and Karyn, much loved grandad to Naomi, Imogen, Maddy, Oliver, Ella, Max and Alex and loving great grandad to Jacob and Arthur.

Geoff has many friends and over the years we remember him for his love of throwing a party and celebrating with his dearest friends and family on many occasions. Always a great bash with many happy memories to share.

Geoff and Pauline had a passion for travel and over many years have travelled the world cruising, something they both loved very much. Lucky to experience many adventures on the high seas, with incredible experiences and memories.

Geoff loved his garden his precision stripes in the lawn have always been notable to the locals, in retirement he has had time to nurture it, often with stunning displays and baskets.

Centric and much loved by his family, the glue sticking everyone together, Geoff often shared tales of his work and adventures for all to enjoy, there was definitely a book in there for some of the brilliant stories told. Living fully and loving deeply.