Russell Amelius Smith (28 Jul 1960 - 30 Jan 2024)

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Russell AmeliusRoyal Free Charity, Amyloidosis

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Location
Basildon Crematorium Church Road Basildon SS13 2HG
Date
18th Mar 2024
Time
11.30am
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In loving memory of Russell Amelius Smith who sadly passed away on 30th January 2024

Born in Hackney on 28th July 1960, the eldest of four boys to mother Jean. Russell was loved by all who met him and always left a lasting impression. Charismatic, calm, caring and charming he would always be there to say the right thing.

His family would appreciate donations in lieu of flowers for the Royal Free Charity to fund the research in to the illness Amyloidosis, which ultimately took him from us too soon.

Gone but not forgotten, we will come together on 18th March to celebrate Russ' life. The ceremony will be held at Pitsea crematorium at 11.30am which will then lead us on to Oyster fleet in Canvey Island for the wake.

Please feel welcome to leave a tribute on this page, confirm your attendance and you can also donate here. Donation boxes will also be at both the service and the wake.

We will all like to thank you for all your kind words and support along this difficult journey. Russell will be deeply missed and may we give him the send off that he deserves.

With All The Love,
Russell's Family.

Angela Crawford / Webster donated £30 in memory of Russell

The best big cousin to look up to xxxx

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Tina Smith donated £30 in memory of Russell

Gone to soon. Rip Big Russ x

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Michelle Davies ( Wootton) lit a candle
Michelle Davies ( Wootton) donated £20 in memory of Russell

Russell you will be missed taken too soon love Michelle (Cousin) , Darren and Hannah x

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Tanya Gainer Dennis Stafford Smith Webster donated £60 in memory of Russell

Always in our thoughts cousin ❤️

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Richard sandra l Lane wrote

Thinking of family at this very sad time
Russ, you will be greatly missed

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Diane Garrard donated in memory of Russell

Remembering you with Love

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Amie Ferrier donated £10 in memory of Russell

Rest in peace Russ, thinking of your loved ones at this sad time.

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Gilly & Brid Gill donated £50 in memory of Russell

❤️❤️❤️

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Gilly & Brid wrote

So honoured to have known you Russ, such a very special person who will be missed more than you could ever know - RIP Big Man ❤️xxx

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Dave Webb posted a picture
Never a dull moment, never an argument, except over beers, just pure friendship, going to miss you bro, you was definitely one of a kind, say hi to kip,see you again but not in this life, watch over us and let us know the lottery numbers big man adios 🤗x

Never a dull moment, never an argument, except over beers, just pure friendship, going to miss you bro, you was definitely one of a kind, say hi to kip,see you again but not in this life, watch over us and let us know the lottery numbers big man adios 🤗x

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  • Aah that pic says it all 🥰 funny happy and a wonderful smile , top man , miss you russ 😔 😇x

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Luke Walters wrote

Russ, I’ll forever cherish our memories of our time in Lanzarote with Mum & Dad, Nan and Uncle Dave, your two boys Russel & Jack, and daughter Jasmine. My warmest memories from childhood will be us visiting Aqua Park. You held me as a baby, and I had the privilege of knowing you throughout my adolescence.

I’ll have nothing but admiration and respect for you. Your memory will forever live on through all of us, thank you.

- Luke

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  • Beautiful words luke , we have known Russ a long time , he was funny , charming and a wonderful person to know and we have such fond memories of him , so very sad ,he will be a great loss to us and all that knew him , may he continue dancing with the Angels xx

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Chelsea Bunney donated £30 in memory of Russell

Thank you for everything you done for us, I will cherish every memory and moment forever! I will never ever forget you, Keep dancing up there ! Miss you always xx

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To my russ will miss you but we have such lovely memories that I will keep to my heart will love you forever till we meet again Donna ❤️💙

To my russ will miss you but we have such lovely memories that I will keep to my heart will love you forever till we meet again Donna ❤️💙

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Russell you were a lovely soul and will truly missed by all who loved you and knew you. RIP our lovely friend .xx

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