Smith Family Tributes
Edward Smith
Edward Smith Tribute to Marina Smith Sunday 26th June 2022 It was June 1961. I was sitting in the Methodist Minister’s office after Sunday service. There was a little knock at the door – and there in the doorway was a gorgeous girl. ‘My car won’t start. Can I use[...]
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Susanna Russell
Today on Mothers Day, I am joining with friends globally to especially remember Mrs Smith, whom to so many of us and to me, was a considered our Mother. I continue to endeavour to live my life according to the guidance, faith, encouragement, standards and care you set for us[...]
Read MoreJanet and Glen Ford
It was such a delight to share tea together using the tea set that Marina so generously gave to us and reminds us so much of being at Bethany. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for such love and faithfulness – may we always live true to these words and[...]
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Nina Newell
My dear Mrs Smith, Thank you for everything. Words cannot express it – your generosity, your love and care, your deep understanding. You welcomed me into your home, treating me like your own child. You brought me to my faith and through that taught and equipped me for life. And[...]
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James Smith
I miss my mother deeply but remember every day she was driven by her Christian principles, embraced the concept in Judaism of Tikkun Olam (repairing a broken world) and embodied the Rwandan values of Ubumuntu: Humanity and Greatness of Heart. Her belief shone in her life and acts. For the:[...]
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Stephen D. Smith
We are not very good at dying, and yet, it is the one thing in our lives that we are all certain to do sometime. It is one of the great acts of living – some die in valor, some in pain, some young, others old – and my mother has been[...]
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Michael Newman
Like many others no doubt, I have fond memories of sitting in the cottage next to the National Holocaust Centre, that was home to Marina and Eddie, and enjoying such warm and generous hospitality. There was a strong sense of being at home, it just felt familiar; just as you[...]
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My Dear Marina, There are no words or actions that can ever convey my love and gratitude for all that you have given to me and my family. The love and life we experienced together will never fail to inspire, encourage and challenge as we continue in our walk with[...]
Read MoreJill Underwood
I loved you all my life and what is earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain. Love you lots and will miss you always. Jill[...]
Read MoreMarion Newell
Marina. Mother, Teacher, Friend. Big sparkly blue eyes so expressive, laughter spontaneous & joyful, kindness so overwhelming. A heart Steadfast & True. Genuine with a deep personal integrity. Compassionate & practical in her caring, Counting the Cost but doing it anyway. Lavish in giving. She was Faithful & she was[...]
Read MoreIan Shaw
I first met Marina in 2006. Between 2006 and around 2018, I was treated to a number of wonderful lunches/teas at Marina and Eddie’s house accompanied by long conversations. Nothing was ever too much trouble, Tara and I loved receiving cards and e-cards celebrating festivals every year as well as[...]
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Daniela Pears
Marina had the most magical way of making you feel like you were enormously loved, appreciated and truly one of her dearest friends. From the moment you stepped over the threshold of ‘Bethany Cottage ‘ you felt like you’d arrived home! I’ll never forget arranging a trip up to visit[...]
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Gaby Glassman
Marina left the most wonderful living legacy in Stephen and James. She left the world a better place and her beliefs about how one should live and have been enshrined in the institution that she helped to create, and in which her memory will live on. She was a Mensch.[...]
Read MoreGeraldine, Shirlee and Mikki
Marina was without doubt the epitome of humanity and compassion. Our family were recipients of her love and innate kindness. Our parents, Joe and Laura Carver, appreciated Marina’s healing words and uplifting advice. They held her in great esteem and we, their three daughters felt the same. Marina generated joy[...]
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