Michael Smith (20 Jun 1934 - 14 Apr 2020)

Sending so much love to all of you.
Michael , you were such a bright star in our lives, and a great and generous friend. Your youthful energy, spirit and zest for life belied your age always. Thank you for all the fun and memories with Wimborne Drama. You died on Joe’s birthday and the day bedtime mine, having reliably sent me a birthday card, just in your style - you never forgot. We will miss you so so much. All our love, Jenn, Jim and Joe.

With deepest sympathy from Irene and Mike

We have decided to donate to the MS society rather than send flowers. I hope that the funeral went as planned.
Ellie and Nick, We have been thinking of you both and know how difficult it must be at the moment. Ellen, myself, Shimona and Chloe send our love and we hope to see you both with your families at some point when restrictions are lifted.
Love Alan, Ellen, Shimona and Chloe

Lots of love and treasured memories. Our friendship over the past twelve years has been very special. Will always hold dear our times together and think of you fondly, now at peace with your beloved Verena xxx

You’re a wonderful person, caring and loving.You are now with your wife auntie Verena and your sister Mum Eileen Peggy . You always in our thoughts and prayers. I will treasure our happy memories together with the Starlings RIP Uncle Michael.

RIP Michael and hope you are now at peace with Verena. Thank you for fond memories and our thoughts are with all your family and friends. Lots of love

Karl and Cherelle xx

Sara and I greatly appreciated the companionship and generosity of both Michael and Verena in the short time we were privileged to know and spend time with them in Wimborne since 2007. We nearly bought the house they lived in since then and used to joke that because they had bought our house we were going to spend as much time in their house as we could - and we did! Our own house is full of things that Michael and Verena bought for us so almost every room has its own reminder of them and the times we have spent together whether in Wimborne or New York. Our lives have undoubtedly been enriched by knowing you and we mourn your loss and your family's loss and will remember you fondly.

We cherish every moment we spent in Michael's and Verena's company. Unforgettable are Michael's sense of humour and empathy with which he won the hearts of his Swiss relatives. We will miss you, Michael!

I have many good memories of both my uncle Michael and aunt Verena, from my childhood with family gatherings, to showing them around Hong Kong with my wife Jasmin. We will raise a glass to them on Friday evening. All our love to both Ellie and Nick and their families.

Bless you Michael & you can now be with Verena

I will miss you my darling friend Michael.... always there for me. Over 30 years of a wonderful friendship have given me many cherished memories. Your passing will leave a huge gap. I know, though, you are now at peace with your beloved Verena.

“Goodnight sweet prince “

“Goodnight sweet prince”

Fond memories of such a lovely man, going back over forty years. First as my best friend’s dad, then family friend and supportive accountant for so many years. Rest in peace, Michael. Lots of love, Richie and Loretta x

Fond memories of such a lovely man, going back over forty years. First as my best friend’s dad, then family friend and supportive accountant to my business for so many years. Rest in peace, Michael. Lots of love Richie and Loretta x

Michael - such fun we had with you and Verena. Never forgotten.
We will raise a glass to you on the 1st.
with love
Jean & John

Michael will always be remembered as a charming and inspiring personality with a great heart. His talent for entertainement paired with humor will be missed sadly. A true Englishmen who was loved by Verenas Swiss family.

Many fond memories of a long friendship. RIP Michael. Love Mair and John

You will be very fondly remembered by us for you inclusive, generous and fun loving personality. You lived life to the full and for that you are an inspiration to us all. You will be sadly missed.
Lizzie and Dave

Dear Michael, We shall miss you and your wonderful optimistic outlook. It must have been so hard for you without Verena who was also such a joy! You were such a wise and good friend to our business but then it became so much more when we all became friends. This week we were looking at a lovely photo of you both when you came to our Wedding on the boat and we so enjoyed celebrating your Wedding Anniversary down in Wimborne. Much love from Sheila, Andrew, Joanna and Luke

In loving memory of Michael. Remembering the happy times we all spent together at WDP. Rest in peace with your darling Verena. Love Richard & Chrissie xx

With gratitude, and in fond memory of Micheal

I taught with Verena, and David and I valued your parents' friendship. Michael was a good, caring and courageous man. We loved your parents togetherness and sense of fun and gift to make any social occasions very special.