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Frankie Archie Gavin Smith (1 Oct 2003 - 8 Jun 2023)
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In loving memory of Frankie Archie Gavin Smith, who sadly passed away on 8th June 2023.
Frankie was a Bermondsey boy through and through. Growing up in Devon Mansions, Tooley Street, he attended Tower Bridge Primary School, where he was a happy and popular pupil with a mischievous streak. He had a great sense of humour — often at others’ expense! He then went to Compass School and, later, Ark Globe and Ian Mikardo.
Frankie loved Spider Man and Marvel, PlayStation gaming, playing on his phone and getting up to no good with his mates! He loved animals, especially his cat, Tilly, who also adored him. He retained a wicked sense of humour until the end. He was such a gentle and polite boy who never so much as hurt a fly. He enjoyed winding up his brother, sister and dad — and teaching his brother naughty words! He especially loved his mum and was always keen to make sure she was happy, even leaving her out of rotten jokes! He shared a special bond with his younger siblings, Charlotte and Henry (Harry).
Frankie was living life to the full and enjoying himself until March 2023, when he underwent surgery to remove further tumour growth. Even then, and with the battle scars of yet more surgery and the side effects of awful medication, he was looking forward to enjoying more of adulthood and setting his own rules. Very sadly it wasn’t to be.
Frankie sadly died from brain cancer caused by a very rare type of brain tumour – an anaplastic pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma – aged just 19. His passing leaves a massive void in our hearts and lives that will never be filled. He had the courage of a lion, enduring all the treatments, surgeries and procedures with a smile and wry humour.
Frankie received such wonderful care in his final weeks from the palliative care team at Guy’s Hospital, who made it possible for him to die peacefully at home. The level of care and support he received - and us - was absolutely first class.
Frankie’s funeral will be held on Monday 3 July 2023 at 3.15 pm at Honor Oak Crematorium. Everyone is welcome to attend to celebrate Frankie’s life. Please come as you are - tracksuits, trainers, colourful clothing is welcomed. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, to be earmarked for sole use by the community palliative care team at Guy’s Hospital, in recognition of their wonderful care of Frankie in his final days and weeks.
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Frankie, you’re on my mind every day, but today especially so. My mind turns to thoughts of how you’d celebrate the milestone of turning 21 and thoughts of what you’d be doing with your life. My mind also keeps winding back 21 years to the day of your birth at St Thomas’s, with Black Eyed Peas and Where is The Love coming into my head, and how your arrival immediately changed my life and turned me into a better person. You remain my guardian angel. Wishing you a happy 21st birthday up there in the sky. All my love, Daddy.
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Thinking of you today x
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Today, 8 June 2024, marks a whole year without you, Frankie. My enduring memory of you is just how headstrong, physically strong and courageous you were all the time with everything you had to deal with. We all miss you so much and think about you constantly. I even miss your silly jokes and very odd sense of humour! Tilly misses you too. I know we will be reunited one day. Love Daddy, Mummy, Tilly, Charlotte and Harry
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You are constantly in my thoughts and on my mind but never more so than now. It feels like it was all just yesterday it’s still so raw, yet almost a whole year has passed without you being here. Love you always and forever, Daddy.
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Thinking of you boy always and forever can’t believe your birthday is a couple days away and your not here to celebrate it with us but be rest assured frankie boy we love and miss you so so much make sure your up there celebrating your birthday like you would if you was here . Love you my darling love aunty Don dons
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Fun times frankie boy with your cousin up to mischief as always
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You are always with me in my thoughts and memories. Not a minute goes past without you being there. Love you forever, your Dad
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I love you frankie
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Rest in peace Frankie, wished I got to spend more time with you and will always be thinking of you love cousin Milli, Danielle and family xxx
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Up to mischief with his brother (who is out of view!)
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After a win at go-karting!
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Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all, life is cruel and so unfair. We know Frankie will be surrounded by so much love in heaven. Fly high Frankie 💙
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U will be truly and dearly missed Frank you are in my thoughts words can't describe how cruel this world is rest in peace darling xxx
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To Dearest Frankie you have gone way too soon you had your whole life ahead of you, life can be so wicked and it is true the good do die young but you will be in our memories for ever, all our memories of you will stay with us forever including the ones when you would wind everyone up in the house and also trying to teach Diane maths.
God bless little man forever in our hearts and memories.
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You’re peacefully now sleeping in a world of purest light where angels sing their sweet refrain and where everything shines bright.
Besides the tranquil waters you walk along each day where the blossoms are so beautiful with the colours they display.
You’re so very dearly thought of and every precious memory has left a lovely rainbow that will last eternally
Rest in perfect peace. Uncle luke x
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Thank you to all that cared for Frankie when he needed it most, we are very grateful for this and can never repay you enough, Thank you.
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Fly high my angel, there will always be a special place for you in my heart. Love you forever my little man ❤️
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Your birthday cake for your 21st birthday
Fun times frankie boy with your cousin up to mischief as always
Up to mischief with his brother (who is out of view!)
After a win at go-karting!
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