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The obituary notice of Laurence Thorpe SMITH

Grimsby, 18/12/1947 - 12/06/2026 (Age 78) | Published in: funeral-notices.co.uk.

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Laurence ThorpeSMITHIt is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Laurence Thorpe Smith.

Dearly loved husband of Lesley, much loved dad to Tracey and Ian, beloved father-in-law to Rob and Kate. Dearest Grandpa to Adam, Megan, James, Ollie, Ben, Maddison and Isaac and Great-Grandpa to Harper.

Laurence's funeral will take place on Thursday 9th July at Grimsby Crematorium at 12:00 noon. Please wear summer colours in celebration. Following the service, the family invites friends to join them in celebrating Laurence's life at Cleethorpes Cricket Club, Chichester Road, Cleethorpes.

Family flowers only, no donations. In Laurence's memory please place a vase of your favourite flowers in your home.
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H and was always very friendly and smiling and interested in other peoples welfare. He will be greatly missed by all who new him.

Janet & Keith Fieldgate
Janet Keith FIELDGATE
26/06/2026
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Janet Keith FIELDGATE
26/06/2026
We very much enjoyed sharing laughter and happiness during the many dance sessions we attended with Laurence over the years. We will miss our friendly chats on a Tuesday afternoon.
Warmest condolences to Lesley and family. R.I.P. Laurence.
Love Barbara and Ron xx
Barbara and Ron
24/06/2026
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Barbara and Ron
24/06/2026
Laurence was such a lovely man, always smiling , with such a positive attitude. He always took the time to speak to us, a true warm and caring man.
We will miss seeing his beaming smile.
Our deepest condolences to Lesley and family.

Jeanette & Kevin Clarke
Jeanette & Kevin Clarke
23/06/2026
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We have shared many happy times with his infectious smile and laughter, which we will never forget R.I.P. Laurence.

Mick & Margaret (M&M).
Mick & Margaret Wright
23/06/2026
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Mick & Margaret Wright
23/06/2026
A lovely man who's sense of humour and positivity will be sadly missed.
Luke and Linda Harrison
St Gile's Thursday Dance club
Luke Harrison
21/06/2026
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Luke Harrison
21/06/2026
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Pauline Lawson & All the Tuesday Sequence Dancers at Immingh
20/06/2026
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