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The obituary notice of George Austin Bentley (Austin) SMITH

Barry (Barri), 18/02/1926 - 16/08/2022 (Age 96) | Published: Online.

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George Austin BentleySMITHof Barry passed away peacefully at St. David's Hospital in Cardiff on 16th August 2022, at age 96. He was born on 18th February 1926, to George and Lilian Smith in Barry. Following in his father's footsteps, Austin spent his entire working career in the railway industry, where he developed a passion for preservation steam locomotives and model train sets. In his retirement, this took him to many places across the UK as well as to countries overseas. Austin was married to Mavis, the love of his life, for over 60 years until her untimely death in 2014. Austin is survived by his daughter Jennifer, son Paul, daughter-in-law Helen, and grandchildren Rhys, Ieuan, Alexandra & Christopher. There will be a funeral service at Cardiff & Glamorgan Memorial Park and Crematorium in Barry on Wednesday, 7th September, at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Society.
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Alzheimer's Society
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25/09/2022
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Thank you all so much for your tributes and donations to the Alzheimer’s society.
Donation left by Jennifer Orton
10/09/2022
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Donation left by Ann Green
02/09/2022
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Jenny, Paul, Helen and Family. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Uncle Austin was a lovely man and was very much loved by Mum and Auntie Tina as I’m sure you know.
With love and care
Jenny, Dave and family xxx
Donation left by Jennifer Singleton
28/08/2022
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Sorry for your loss Jenny. XX
Shin ru Holmes
28/08/2022
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28/08/2022
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Kathryn Baker
28/08/2022
So sorry Jen , but you must feel comfort that he had a long and happy life
Love Kath and Paul
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Donation left by Kathryn Baker
28/08/2022
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Jenny, sorry for your loss xxx
Donation left by Assia Islam
28/08/2022
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Thank you for being a wonderful Dad, Grandad & Father in law , we will miss you dearly, Rest In Peace xx
Helen Smith
27/08/2022
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