SMETHURST, Frances Thelma (née Jones)
Died peacefully surrounded by family.
Loved daughter of Charlie and Thelma Jones (dec.),
sister of Elwyn, Harold and Gaye.
Much loved wife and best friend of John.
Cherished mum and mother-in-law of Jenny and Peter (dec.), Darren and Claire, Sue and Ralph.
Adored Nanna of Anna, Lucy, Charlie and Alex.
Very special thanks to the staff of Bairnsdale Regional Health Service.
Funeral NoticeThe funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Gippsland Memorial Park Cemetery Traralgon.
In lieu of flowers, online donations to Bairnsdale Regional Health Service would be appreciated.
Frances's service will also be livestreamed.
To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Sincere condolences to John and the family. Frances was always friendly, caring and welcoming. We will miss her at Hunter Street.
Wendy, Martin, Ian, Dianne and John Harrison
April 24, 2024My loving sympathy to John,Jenny,Darren,Sue and families.Long time friend of Max (dec)and Phyllis Cranwell Phyllis Cranwell
April 24, 2024John,
My condolence on your loss and my memories of Frances will always be strong.
Allan Kemp
April 25, 2024Dear Francie, we will always miss our lunch time visits to the farm. We will always miss the kindness shown, and the role model you have been to us over our years of friendship, but most of all we will always miss you. Our deepest sympathy to John and family. Haydn, Carole & Olivia Owen, and Julie Stone xx
April 25, 2024Dear Jenny and family,
My thoughts are with you during this sad time.Sonia & Sandra Williams
April 25, 2024Deepest sympathy to you all. Lots of lovely memories of Fran on and off the tennis court. A true lady. R.I.P. The Heesom Families
April 25, 2024John,
April 25, 2024
Our thoughts and condolences are with you at this sad time. I know Jill had great memories of the time she spent with you and Francie. May she rest in peace.Dearest Jen
April 26, 2024
Our hearts & thoughts are with you & all the Smethurst Families. Always remember to treasure all your wonderful memories of your mum.
Sorry we can’t be with you in person on the 1st.
Love the Linton & McWalters Families.Sincere condolences to John and families, my thoughts are with you at this sad time
April 26, 2024Sincere condolences to John and family on the very sad passing of Francie thinking of you all.
April 26, 2024Sending our thoughts and love to you all at this very sad time. We have some wonderful memories of Aunty Francie growing up. She was a very cheeky woman!
April 28, 2024
Simon, Julia and Lynda SmethurstDear John and family sending sincere condolences to you all kindest regards Lee Schmutter
April 28, 2024Dear Jen,
April 28, 2024
So sorry to hear of your mums passing.
Sending love and care
Vicki, John and Emily xxxxSympathy To The Family
April 29, 2024To Dear Jenny,
Sending you all our love and hugs at this sad time, hoping that you are doing as well as possible.
Jo, Nath and Luke Britt
April 30, 2024Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time
May 1, 2024Dear Jenny, deepest sympathy on the loss of your mum. She was a fierce competitor on the tennis court when Hazelwood North was the toughest team to beat. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Janice Auchterlonie and Mark Waller
May 1, 2024Sorry to hear this news our love to Jenny and family.
May 1, 2024Thinking of you Jenny at this sad time. Sending to condolences to all your family. May your memories of your mum give you some comfort. Xx
May 4, 2024