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| In happier times... Les presenting Ruth Dugdall with the coveted Bill Budner Trophy. |
Les Smith was such a witty, talented man, someone who could make anyone smile. He had such an aura about him that it was hard not to love him. At Scribblers he would be the first to greet new members and ensure they were made to feel at ease. And at Scribblers he provided so much proof of his writing abilities be it prose or poetry. Generally his work was so entertaining and often very, very funny.
A man of many talents, amongst his occupations Les was a stone mason by trade and worked on many historic buildings including Buckingham Palace and the Monument in London. Now he has left us with so many happy memories as he joins his dear wife Joan above. We already miss him immensely.
At today's well attended service at the Seven Hills Crematorium, many of his words were read out telling of his birth in Tottenham, life throughout the war, into work and marriage and beyond. Our own Caz, such a special friend to Les, paid tribute by reading her poem to him.
There were many Scribblers present to pay their respects, and some who were unable to attend so, from every one of your friends Les, Rest in Peace forever.
