SMITH, Roger David Midgley
Passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, aged 79 years, just shy of his 80th birthday, after enduring a long illness. Dearly loved and loving husband of Rae for 54 years.
I will miss you my darling Roger.
Loved father of Mark and Jo. Father-in-law of Christine. Much loved Pa of Ashton, Marissa and Cameron.
Always In Our Hearts
Our thanks and appreciation to the caring staff at Mitchell House.
Roger's service will be livestreamed.
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Remembering Merimbula holidays, Apex and football grand finals together.
December 1, 2023
Rest in piece
Wayne and DianaThe Kelly family express their condolences to Roger’s family and our appreciation for all he did as Mum and Dad’s accountant.
December 1, 2023I am so sorry to hear of Rogers passing. Such a lovely man. Was my accountant for a number of years. Feel like it was not that long ago that I saw him and had a lovely chat. RIP
December 2, 2023
Condolences to the family.
Christine ConnellMy heartfelt sympathy to Rae, Mark, Jo and family on the passing of Roger. His suffering has come to an end. Let memories fill your minds, warm your hearts, and lead you through.
December 2, 2023
Lesley Schulz. XXA long time great mate has left us. We shared a lot of our lives together. Our condolences to Rae, Mark and Joanne
December 2, 2023A true gentleman and confidant to many. Rest in eternal peace Mr Smith
December 4, 2023He was a true gentleman & a great Accountant.
December 4, 2023He was a gentleman & a great Accountant.
December 4, 2023
RIPFond memories of Roger and many happy years we shared in Apex. Sincere condolences to Rae and all the family
December 4, 2023
Vin and JudySo sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. My condolences to Rae and the family ! Thinking of you all 🙏
December 4, 2023So sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. Condolences to his family.
December 5, 2023
Roger was an absolute perfectionist.
Rest in Peace.Remembering our Dear friend and confidant, Roger. We had many precious times together, attending live theatre shows in Melbourne, dinners at various restaurants around Gippsland and long chats around the kitchen table at our homes. Thanks Roger for your support, and sharing your friendship with us. Our sincere condolences to Rae, Mark and Joanne, and to his treasured grandchildren.
Carolyn and Bob Pelchen and family
December 6, 2023Condolences to Rae,Mark and family.
December 6, 2023
RIP.RogerRIP Roger,
I know the last couple of year have been a health battle, and even during this time, you’ve shown humility in always taking interest in the welfare of others.
As a past custodian of Morwell Football Netball Club, I know you’ve always taken an active interest in the position of the club, both on the field, but also in the off field financial position; as you did the League; and your absence at this years recent Annual Meeting was noted – pleasingly another sound year off the park you’ll be pleased to know!
Unfortnately, I’ll be unable to get there on Friday with Moe Races, however I hope the day goes well remembering Roger and what a kind caring sole he was in the community, and I am sure also to his immediate family.
At rest now, and we’ll continue doing our best to keep the club heading in the right direction of and on the field!
Brendan Blackshaw – Treasurer, Morwell Football Netball Club
December 7, 2023Deepest sympathy to Rae and family. Roger was a friend and a great Z12 Treasurer who rose to the position of GIPPY POWER Time keeper’. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Vin & Judy Bibby
December 7, 2023My deepest condolences to you Rae and family.
Roger was a true gentleman whom I enjoyed many conversations with him. He fought his battle all the way and not once did he ever complain. It was a great pleasure to have known Roger and to have been one of his carers.
Such a beautiful man.RIP Roger
December 7, 2023
Love LisaSincere condolences to Roger’s family from the family of Geoff and Jean Bell. We appreciate the many years Roger provided Mum and Dad with sound financial advice as their accountant.
December 7, 2023I have known Roger, since school days ,a very long time. It has been a very important friendship.
December 8, 2023
Roger was an excellent footballer and cross country champion.
I extend my sincere condolences to Rae and family,on the loss of such a wonderful personCondolences to Rae, Mark, Jo and Families on the passing of Roger. I will always treasure the time I spent working with Roger at LSH.
December 8, 2023
Andrew PigdonWhat a wonderful boss he was to me when we were at Bentley, Wheeler, Smith & Dyt – Chartered Accountants all those years ago.
December 8, 2023Dear Rae, our condolences to you and all the family in this time of sadness. It was such a fitting celebration of Roger’s life as we bid him goodbye, and we will remember him as one of life’s good men, a pillar of society and well-respected gentleman with a great sense of humour. The Mathiesons
December 9, 2023Only just read about Rodgers passing and sad to hear he has gone. I will say Rodger was a great Insolvency practitioner accountant and was always helpful and commercial to his clients. most of all he was a great all round gentleman and have good memories when he was in the office at LSH Morwell.
May 17, 2024