| Location | Wembley |
| Age | 82 years |
| Date of Birth | 5/1922 |
| Date of Death | 2004 |
| Visitors | 1,945 since 28/01/2007 |
| Creator |
Edward Frederick Smith but always Fred
Raised in Wandsworth London.
One of Nine children twin brother to Frank.
Unforgetable, thats what you are.
Fred Smith, my Dad passed away 29th Jan 2004 a month after suffering a severe stroke.
He leaves behind 5 children, Jackie, Jon, Joanne, Daniel and me Sarah "the baby" as he always called me. He also leaves behind his much loved Grandchildren Amy, Sophie, Matthew, Oliver, Adam and Freddie. Dad would also have had a 7th Grandchild Scarlett my first baby who just turned one and I know would have brought him great joy and happiness, Dad you would love her so much as she is a liitle madam just like I used to be.
Dad was older than average when he had us children, he was 54 when I was born, the dirty old git! He never looked his age or acted it, maybe us kids kept him young, even when he lay seriously ill in hospital the nurse
thought we had made a mistake with his date of birth as she thought he was in his 60's! He would have loved that, he used to delight in telling me he'd never had spots anytime I ever complained about having one!
Dad, there is so much I could say, but you know that as I always do don't I? We miss you so much, life goes on yes but it will never be the same or as happy as it was with you in it, not a day goes by Fredbear that I don't think about you and wish you were here and it breaks my heart that I now have a baby who'll you never get to meet. You were a totally unique and amazing person not enough words can explain my feelings of pride I have in the fact that you Freddie Smith were my dad, I am and will always be proud to call myself your daughter. Until the day when we meet again, I love you, always have and always will, thank you for being the most amazing special Dad a girl could have. You are so very much loved by us all and I promise that even though Scarlett will never get to meet you in this lifetime that she will know who you are just as much as if you were still with us because we will always keep your memory alive Dad in the way we are and the way we use little fred/dadisms.... button hole park know what I mean???
All my love always from the girl who's eyes stay still when she smiles, yes I know what you mean dad .... your baby girl Subs xxxx
Poem by Sophie Paul (Grandaughter)
My grandad always wore his glasses,
When i done silly dances,
And he always laughed,
when i was being daft,
I know this poem isn't long,
But none of it it wrong,
He was so lovely and kind,
And i could NEVER find,
A Grandad as great as him
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Hi Fred, i came to visit you today, i really don't know why, maybe it was the weather and memories of cola floats by the pool, paddling pool that is, and that old slide.
I think of you often, my mate Dans dad, a giant of a man with a big beard and a even bigger laugh.
Growing up i never knew anyone who was any where near as in awe of there dad as my mate Dan...
Be lucky Fred.
Dear Dad,
I can't believe it's been six years - sometimes it seems like yesterday, others like it happened in another life. There are so many times I need to tell you things, things I've heard on the radio and thought "Dad would love that" or "Dad would have something to say about that". I still try and do the crossword on a sunday but somehow it's not the same when I'm not trying to beat you to it! My boys are so grown up now. Matthew is becoming a man and becoming more independent.. Adam is just like Danny was - always getting out the tools out and doing something practical. You would be so proud of them. We still do your toast ("May you live long and die oblong!!!!") and Adam occasionally wonders if you did indeed have a tiger in your garden. I tell them about Dilly and they remember Susie. Our lives have moved on in so many ways but they will forever lack the love and guidance, the stories, laughter and support you would have given.. I see so much of you in my boys that even though you are not here in person you will always be with me, sitting on my shoulder, watching over us.
Sleep peacefully. I hope the sun is shining on your face and that all is well with your world.
Jackie x
Life
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I have not turned my back on you,
so there is no need to cry.
I'm watching you from heaven,
just beyond the morning sky.
I've seen you almost fall apart,
when you could barely stand.
I asked the Lord to comfort you,
and watched him take your hand.
He told me you are in more pain,
then I could ever be.
He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard,
then gave your hand to me.
Although you may not feel my touch,
or see me by your side.
I've whispered that I love you,
while I wiped each tear you cried.
So please try not to ache for me,
we'll meet again one day,
beyond the dark and stormy sky,
a Rainbow lights the way.
xxx love always cath xxx
WINGS OF THE ANGELS....
A gentle wind blew cross the land
Reaching out to take a hand
For on the winds the angels came
Calling out a father's name.
Left behind, the children's tears
Loving memories of the years
Of joy and love, a life well spent
And now to God a father's sent.
On angel's wings, a heavenly flight
The journey home, towards the light
To those who weep, a life is gone
But in God's love, 'tis but the dawn.
XX
friends x
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You are my friend...And i hope u kno thats true...no matter what happens... i will stand by u... i will be there for u... when ever u need me... to lend a hand.... to do a good deed...so call on me....whenever u need me... i will always be there...Even to the bitter end...Send this promise to all your friends to show your friendship and watch who sends it back to u.
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iF y0u gEt iT bACK iT mEAnS tHEy L0vE aND cARe f0r y0u aS y0u L0vE aND cARe f0r tHeM
''i MET U AS A STRANGER
TOOK U AS A FRIEND.
I HOPE WE MEET IN HEAVEN WHERE FRIENDSHIP NEVER ENDS.
FOR SARAH XXXX
If I could have my wishes,
If wishes did come true;
I would wish for happiness,
And a long full life for you.
I would wish for laughter,
And fill your life with song;
Then ask for peace and joy and love,
To follow you all day long.
Then I would ask for peaceful rest,
To visit you at night;
And that your every morning,
Dawn shimmering and bright.
I would ask for nothing,
To give back to myself;
As long as you are happy,
I want for nothing else.
For just to see contentment,
On your face and know you're fine;
Would truly satisfy me,
And bring joy to this heart of mine.
If I could have my wishes,
If wishes did come true;
I'd wish for the sun and the moon and the stars,
And I'd give them all to you.
I felt your soft touch and heard your mournful cry.
You knew I was leaving, but you couldn't grasp 'why'.
You held onto my hand, your heart heavy with gloom,
As I passed from this lifetime and rose up from the room.
It happened so quickly, in the blink of an eye.
My heart was too weak. No strength for 'goodbye'.
You saw it, I know, how the light drained from my face,
But you missed HIS great GLORY as it lit up the place.
I yearned so to hold you and say, 'It's okay',
But HE took my hand and said, 'Let's be on our way.'
Please don't grieve for me now, love, for I have not died.
HE just put out this lamp for my dawn has arrived.
Though I'll miss you intensely, as I know you'll miss me,
HE has places to take me, and wondrous things I shall see.
I've been reborn to a place you can't now understand;
A place of Glory, and Peace, nestled in HIS right hand.
Yet I'll be with you always, only a faint breath away.
My love shall be with you every moment...every day.
And although I don't know yet every step of HIS plan,
Rest secure in the knowledge that we WILL meet again!
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven dear ones,
Oh! so happy and so bright,
There is perfect joy and beauty,
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed,
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly,
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined,
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came himself to meet me,
In that way so hard to tread,
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread.
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust Our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand,
Do it now while life remaineth,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When the work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home,
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come.
My Dearest Loved one:
I received your Letter from Heaven,
It made the teardrops fall.
But knowing youβre with God above,
Sweet memories, I will recall.
I know that you are with me,
For I feel your presence near.
And if I listen closely,
Your voice I then can hear.
I know youβre watching oβer me,
As you promised you would do.
And when I feel so saddened,
Itβs your letter that sees me through.
When I lay in bed at night,
The dayβs chores put to flight,
I truly feel your presence,
Like a warm and glowing light.
The rocky roads you mentioned,
And the hills that I must climb;
Iβve done exactly what you said,
By taking one day at a time.
Iβve tried to help others,
Who are in sorrow and in pain.
And now I am contented,
My day was not in vain.
Iβll lend a hand, as you have said
When someone is feeling low.
Iβll pray for them and be here,
βTill on their way they go.
And when itβs time for me to go,
To join you in heaven high.
My wings I shall spread wide,
To my home up in the sky.
Author
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
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