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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Janet Ford
Where would I have been without you? I think I would have been lost forever. I could never be what I was meant to be until I met you and found a safe place under your wings. Every day I give thanks for you – sometimes with joy and sometimes[...]
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My dearest Marina, I think of you so very often and, oh, how I miss your wonderful letters which were always so chockful of news and delightful pictures of your family, especially all your beautiful grandchildren. You provided them with so much knowledge regarding other faiths, a faith other than[...]
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Every moment of our lives is inspired by Marina’s love, all that we are is because of her – we are forever grateful.[...]
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Dearest Marina Your presence is felt daily as we draw upon your legacy. Brenda[...]
Read MoreHeather hoskin
A year on …we miss your beautiful smile, such a wonderful human being x[...]
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A remarkable , kind, generous and compassionate woman; matriarch of a remarkable family. Her legacy at Beth Shalom is evident everywhere. She is not forgotten[...]
Read MoreBernice Krantz
I first met Marina and family in 1995-6. An extraordinary lady and family. She was amazing warm friendly and highly intelligent. I visited the Holocaust centre recently on 4th June with colleagues from Generation2Generation. We had a marvellous day but really missed seeing Marina. I felt very sad arriving in[...]
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Hannah Brown
I can’t believe it has been a year since our beloved Mother left us. She has gone but is forever cherished in our hearts. Her teaching keeps us steady, her faith strengthens us, her love holds us close, till we meet again…… The following was written on Marina Smith’s passing[...]
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Claire Gartland
Today Theo told me, “I don’t miss her, I REMEMBER her. In here.” (Pointing to his temples with both index fingers). I remember you in the quiet places; in the joyful times; in the difficult times when it’s hard to see the light; in the busy family moments, and the[...]
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Jo Richardson
The Beautiful Swallow soared higher and higher, disappearing into the Golden Skies. For a moment, the Sparrow felt lost and alone. But no. Look up. See? There. The Beautiful Swallow had left a trail to follow. For there was much work still to be done. And The Story was far[...]
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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[...]
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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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