Andrew SMITH Obituary

So sad to hear that Andy is no longer. So staunch about walking and the rights of pedestrians. A long time Morris dancer. A bright, colourful character. He leaves a large hole in the footpath of life.

Andy was truly a gorgeous man, so fun and hardworking, smart, friendly, enthusiastic and charismatic. What a loss to all who knew and loved him but what a privilege to have had him in our lives.

Andy, I remember you in the Palmy Gang Show in the 70's, the odd visit during the 80's to Keith and Daphne's Wellington Mid-Winters and the visits to your niece Cindy in the UK with accordion in tow over the last 20 years. Your 65th at Cindy's in 2019 was fab, with you serving some food stuff you had picked up on your visit to Iceland or some Scandinavian country. Never a dull moment, well with your shirt taste and life stories it never would be. Farewell.

Always such a positive attitude to life and never one to hide away in the background. Your bright shirts will always be remembered.

Andy will have big shoes to fill. He never let life get boring and brought liveliness to many of us who knew him. Someone unique who didn't follow stereotypes. I still find it hard to take in that he has gone.

Goodbye my eccentric nice soft hearted friend, I will remember you with fondness for ever.