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Geoffrey Norman Smith (28 Mar 1927 - 18 May 2020)
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In loving memory of Geoffrey Norman Smith - who sadly passed away on 18th May 2020 - 0f Grange Moor and formerly of Dewsbury, aged 93 years. Geoffrey, a dearly loved husband for almost 70 years to Kathleen, a beloved father to Richard, Martin, Simon, Alison, Amanda, Sarah and Nicholas, and a caring father-in-law, grandpa and great grandad
Former Headmaster of Chickenley Middle School, a sports lover who played cricket for Hanging Heaton and Dewsbury, also football for Ossett Albion.
The funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd June 2020 at 2.30pm. Due to the current restrictions, it will be a private family ceremony.
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Geoff & Kathleen we’re friends of my parents Cecil & Rosamond Wheatley who always talked of them fondly
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Thankyou for the recognition. I will make sure Kathleen sees this lovely tribute.
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I remember Mr Smith as headmaster at St Johns J & I School as a pupil untill 1969
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Thinking of Kathleen and family at this sad time, he will be sadly missed. R I P Geoffrey xx
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Rest in Peace Geoffrey.
You always were simply the best. Xx
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Thank you for the lovely recognition of Geoffrey and on going support for Kathleen. I will share this with her.
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Geoffrey was a remarkable man and will always be a legend for me. He was so interested in everyone he met and everything they did. His superb memory and powers of recall were nothing short of remarkable. My thoughts are with his family who gave him so much pleasure; there was nothing he loved more than to be surrounded by them. Special love to Kathleen xx
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Thank you Eileen; this perfectly describes Grandpa as a person. He used to sit at family dos and soak up the interactions of people around him, with a huge smile on his face. I'll make sure Nana sees this message too x
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Worked alongside Mr. Smith when I was a Youth Worker and Dinner Lady at Chickenley School. An excellent Headmaster and all round Gentleman. Years later worked with Nick at Park House, just like his Father and such fun to work with. You are in my thoughts Nick and all of your family at this sad time. Denise Martin
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Wow I remember you well, but didn’t realise you knew my Dad. You were great to work with. Thank you for your message all the best Nick
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was my Head at Chickenley Middle LOVELY PERSON , STRICT BUT GOOD , SADLY MISSED All my condolences
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I would just like to say how sorry I am for your loss
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R.I.P Mr Smith he was a brilliant head master at chickenley school . And I send my condolences to Mrs Smith . With love from the Blay family x
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RIP Uncle Geoffrey
Thinking of all the family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love David, Lisa and Emily xxx
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So sad, made my school days so happy and Mrs Smith, RIPxxxx
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Condolences to the family a great teacher who taught thousands of children 😥😥
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RIP Mr Smith. When I look back at my school days Mr and Mrs Smith were probably the ones who I respect the most and remember fondly. Such a lovely man x
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R.I.P Mr Smith great head teacher my thoughts are with your family x
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Rip Mr Smith, thanks for all your teaching to 1000s x
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R.I.P Mr Smith what a great headteacher & kind man . Rest easy now sir you shaped so many children’s lives .
Thoughts are with Mrs Smith , family & friends .remembering you with a smile x
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Met this gentleman when I taught his grandsons Joe and Tom. His quiet support and generous help was very much appreciated. Thank you.
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Lovely sentiment Lynda-on behalf of the family thankyou very much-the measure of the man....
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Sincere condolences to Mrs Smith and the smith family . Mr Smith was a great gentleman that certainly moulded so many peoples lives . RIP sir many more runs and goals in heaven for you I am sure .
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Sincere condolences to Mrs Smith, Family and Friends. Mr Smith was the best Headmaster at Chickenley Middle School. Fond memories of a very respected man who was such a great role model to us all.
RIP Sir x
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Thankyou Sally for your kind words and respect -he was a great role model to the family aswell.
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RIP Sir x
One of best, he was a great headteacher with the patience of a saint with everyone. He is the one of few (Including his wife) that left happy memories of the way he taught and treat us has kids.
THANK YOU SIR FOR BEING THE GENTLEMAN YOU WAS X
Sending my condolences to the family x
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Heart warming to hear Amanda-thankyou for supporting the happy memories we have of our father.
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