Thomas William Smith 07/11/1921 - 04/06/2020
A Windsorian since boyhood, Tom, for decades, served Windsor Allotments and Home Gardens Association and All Saints' Church , Frances Road, Windsor, in many capacities.
Tom was a devoted husband to two wives Dot and June, Dad to two boys Roger and David. Grandad to two girls, Eve and Catherine, and three boys, Chris, Adam and Tom (who was named after him), and Great Grandad to two girls, Poppy and Abigail, with another great grandchild due in early July.
Tom was also Stepdad to Nick, Tim and Sarah, and Step-Grandad to Niamh, Sam, Charlotte, Harriet, Elizabeth and Andrew.
Tom was an identical twin and some could not tell him and Dick apart! He also has a younger brother John who is now 96!
Tom had his fingers in many pies! He and his first wife Dot were largely responsible for the fundraising and support for
Oakfield School swimming pool in the early 60s
The 2nd Windsor Scout Group Headquarters in the early 70s
Gardeners Hall, Fairground Allotments, St Leonard's Rd
The New Parish Hall at All Saints' Church, which was officially opened by Princess Anne on 12 April 1989
Tom was certainly a character, and though he put many noses out of joint in his time (a Smith trait! :-), he made many many lifelong friends . He will be greatly missed x
You can see video of the opening here of the hall at All Saints' here: https://youtu.be/lGeg3XvNhmo
In addition, there is a video of the Golden Wedding party of Bill and Jean Cocks at the hall, which took place just four days before the official opening, at which both Tom and Dot can be seen making speeches: https://youtu.be/dmg9QHCADoI
There is a playlist of clips from Tom's home cine collection entitled "Windsor Parish and All Saints': Church Life in the 1960s and 70s": https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr_qcosmMu3L9Lglqk5Rkx6e6eJQlOPs4
Another playlist of clips entitled "Windsor Allotments and Home Gardens Association in the 1960s and 70s: is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr_qcosmMu3IhG8c5Nii7cu5s8cqyOiSu
The details of what took place at Tom's funeral, including links to the Order of Service and film of the service can be found in the "Funeral Notice"
The Committee of the Windsor Allotments and Home Gardens Association on behalf of ADS which to make a contribution to ADS in memory of Tom. He had been associated with the Association for many years and had been a driving force with his brother Dick. It is through their foresight that the Association is in the healthy state that it enjoys today. This contribution of £500 is a token in recognition of all that he did during those years. Kind regards Harold Mitchell, President
In memory of a real gentleman.
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