Bill Smithers (13 Feb 1942 - 7 Jan 2018)

We were very sorry to hear that Bill had died on 7th January. He was always such a cheerful and lively person. Our thoughts are with you.

With love from Hilary and John

Dear Gerrie, Matthew, Rebecca and Natasha,

We are so very sad to hear of the death of your lovely husband, father and grandfather. We recall many happy times in Cobham with you all and remember Bill as an unfailingly welcoming host, always so positive and cheerful in outlook and with such a zest for life.

Lots of love xxx

Dear Gerrie and family - our thoughts are with you today as you celebrate Bill's life. We are so sorry not to be with you but want you to know we are right beside you in spirit, and sending youour love and support. What a lovely man was Bill, so hard to believe he is no longer with us. Love, Nan and Harry xxx

We have such happy memories of times shared on and off the stage with Bill - his smile lit up the room, and his wicked sense of humour was a joy. What a lovely man - we shall miss him so much. xxxx

We met in a professional capacity initially but over the years Bill has shown us great friendship and fun - a quality not commonly associated with that business role but one we greatly appreciated in those early days with so much technical speak and jargon.

Bill's gentle, welcoming way always put you at ease whether it was face to face, over the phone or through an email - we shall miss his smile and fun ways that he extended to us all.

With all our love Tracey, Peter and Nathaniel

Bill supported our business in a professional capacity for so, SO many years and was knowledgeable, supportive, welcoming and funny throughout. Despite the distance he was there whenever we needed him and his emails always had a way of making you smile.

We shall miss working with him greatly but fondly remember the times we met up and those emails that were signed off in a theatrical guise. Thank you for all your help and support 'King Rat' Bill.

With Love Peter, Tracey and the team at Bubbles Lighting.

Bill will be sorely missed. He was a wonderful friend and the best neighbour to have.

The pub won’t be the same on Friday evenings without Bill. He has been both a great supporter of the village pub and a personal friend. Love to all the family.
Emma & Stuart

I have tried to donate several times but seem to be having trouble doing so! Let's see if I can do it now.
We will miss Bill very much as he was such a fun loving and special part of our community. The photo of him playing his ukulele is one that is so meaningful as he was so happy doing this.

What wonderful photos showing the wonderful, fun loving personality of Bill. We miss him and think of him often. He was very special and we are very sorry for your family's loss. Snezzy and Mark.

Rest in peace

This photo says it all - happy, smiling and enjoying life. The village will be a poorer place without him.

The photo shows Bill's true character - smiling, cheeky and enjoying life. The village will be a poorer place without him.

In loving memory of my knight in shining armour. Loved and remembered always. Carol xxxxx

Dear Bill, How i loved our days in Cobham and with the "Players " you will always bring a smile to my face and a chuckle in my heart. I will never forget you .