Leslie Smith 'Les' (11 Nov 1943 - 23 Mar 2026)

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Location
Weeley Crematorium Colchester Road, Weeley Essex CO16 9JP
Date
16th Apr 2026
Time
10.15am
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Leslie Smith 'Les' formerly of Vista Road, Clacton on Sea born 11th November, 1943 died peacefully on 23rd March, 2026. He leaves his son Simon and daughter in law Louise and granddaughters Ellie, Lottie and Abbie. Funeral service at Weeley Crematorium on Thursday 16th April, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. Donations, if desired, made payable to Parkinson's UK can be made through Just giving above or sent care of Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service, No 2 Charles Industrial Estate, Stowmarket, IP14 5AH Tel: 01449 7716
Les was born in Romford Essex to parents Leslie and Gladys.
After school and exams he worked for Boots the chemist as a pharmacy technician at branches around Essex.
He was well loved by his colleagues and made many friends over the years, a diligent employee working for Boots for 53 years, until he retired and moved to Suffolk to be closer to his family.
Les married Pauline in 1965 and was very happily married until her untimely death in 2013.
They were extremely proud of their son Simon and their three lovely granddaughters Ellie, Lottie and Abbie.
Many happy times were spent together as a family over the years.

Cheika Kennedy donated £50 in memory of Leslie

Thinking of you all.
With all our love, Clan Kennedy xx

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Claire Pond donated £50 in memory of Leslie
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Sophy and Trevor Parkin donated £30 in memory of Leslie

So many happy memories to look back on, whether in Ipswich, Baylham,Christmases in Norfolk and of course Clacton. All filled with laughter, fun times making for memories to look back on fondly. Both Les and Pauline were always so welcoming and great hosts. Rest in Peace. Sophy and Trevor xxxx

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Louise Lewis donated £50 in memory of Leslie

Fond Memories

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Nigel Watson donated £50 in memory of Leslie

Very special memories of Les and indeed Pauline. They were like my surrogate parents, always taking an interest and indeed looking after me when making my many visits round Simons house

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Maureen and Gerald Cooper donated £20 in memory of Leslie
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Gill Butler donated £50 in memory of Leslie

Les, a truly wonderful person, who has been in my life for 70 years. Wonderful memories of him and his beloved Pauline. I miss them.

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Les aboard a “Tiger” in Clacton with his cousins, Gina and Geraldine.

Les aboard a “Tiger” in Clacton with his cousins, Gina and Geraldine.

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  • Such a lovely photo. Happy childhood memories of staying with Aunt Glad & Uncle Les in Clacton.

    Posted by Geraldine & John on 11/04/2026 Report abuse
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Michael Dawson wrote

Gina and Mike Dawson donated £50 in loving memory of our dear cousin

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Roger & Sheila Walker donated £50 in memory of Leslie

With fondest memories - Rest Peacefully

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Laura Lockwood wrote

Rip Leslie. Sleep tight. I'll always remember singing "you are my sunshine" by Johnny cash and your smile while you were singing along. Was a pleasure to look after you at Chilton Meadows

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Geraldine & John Cobbett donated £50 in memory of Leslie

Rembering dear sweet cousin Les

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Judith Short donated £20 in memory of Leslie

Thinking fondly of Les

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Simon Smith donated £50 in memory of Leslie

In loving memory of our lovely Les

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