Shires
Bedford
Ceremony Details
The Ceremony for Daphne Mary Smith will be held on:
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 12:15
Cemetery Complex
104 Norse Road
MK41 0RL
Daphne loved bright colours. She wanted her ceremony to be peaceful and relaxed. Please feel free to dress smartly but informally and colours are welcome.
To watch a live streaming of the Ceremony please go to -
Website: https://watch.obitus.com
Username: zada6938
Password: 836250
Reception Details
The Reception for Daphne Mary Smith will be held on:
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 13:00
Sandy Road
Willington
Bedford
MK44 3QP
Daphne's favourite place for weekend Tea & Cake!
Committal Details
The Committal for Daphne Mary Smith will be held on:
Sunday, 03 November 2024 09:30
Bedford
2 Brereton Road
Bedford
In memory of
Daphne Mary Smith
Daphne Mary Smith (nee Surgeson), born 4 May 1925 in Durban, South Africa, passed away peacefully aged 99 years on 13 October 2024 in Bedford, England.
Daphne attended Maris Stella Convent School before working in legal and insurance businesses. On 24 November 1955 Daphne married Harry Smith (1923-2011) and moved to Salisbury, Rhodesia where she raised five children: Richard (1957-2012), Anthony (1958), Susan (1959-2018), David (1962), and Edmund (1963). Daphne attended Rhodesville RC Church and she held her deep faith her entire life. In later life she devoted much of her time to volunteer work at Lighthouse Hospice and other charitable activities.
In 2003 Daphne moved briefly back to South Africa and then in 2004 she moved to England, living firstly in Selby, Yorkshire, and later in Bedford, Bedfordshire.
Daphne attended Maris Stella Convent School before working in legal and insurance businesses. On 24 November 1955 Daphne married Harry Smith (1923-2011) and moved to Salisbury, Rhodesia where she raised five children: Richard (1957-2012), Anthony (1958), Susan (1959-2018), David (1962), and Edmund (1963). Daphne attended Rhodesville RC Church and she held her deep faith her entire life. In later life she devoted much of her time to volunteer work at Lighthouse Hospice and other charitable activities.
In 2003 Daphne moved briefly back to South Africa and then in 2004 she moved to England, living firstly in Selby, Yorkshire, and later in Bedford, Bedfordshire.
The Royal British Legion - London
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Donations for Daphne Mary Smith £105
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