SMETHURST, John Henry

Dear Jenny, Darren, Sue and families, such a shock for all, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Reunited with his beloved wife Frances.

Jen,
My heart breaks for you with the loss of your beloved Dad. May the memories you created stay with you forever.
Thinking of you and your family at this heartbreaking time.
Love always,
Heather, Mark, Gemma and Thomas xxx

Sorry,to hear about the death of John.I was Secretary of the Glengarry football Club,when John was Coach.
We one the premership that year,1966.
I have many fond memories of John,and Francee..

Dear Jenny, Darren and Suzie – so sorry to hear about Dad. We had some great times on a Friday night when we were neighbors. If could talk. only the pool table.

Dear Jenny,

I was so sorry to read this news about your beloved Dad. I remember how your eyes lit up when you would tell me stories of him and, the tales often finished with you smiling or laughing.

I guess that the Premiership now belongs to the Hawks, as they will have extra help on the ground from now on?!

Our love, hugs and support are with you, always.

Jo, Nath and Luke xoxo

Jenny, Darren, Sue and family,
so sorry to hear of your Dad John, passing,
fond memories of Hazelwood north tennis, Lakes
holidays when we were young, resting now with your
dear Mum Fracee, may the wonderful memories keep
them close.
sending love Bob, Sheila Fatchen and family.

Champion Person I had the up most respect for John always williing to have a chat .
Was a very loyal customer for decades at Shell Morwell and loved by all our staff

Dear Jen
Our hearts ache for you. Your darling dad will be resting now with your beautiful mum, who he has missed so much.
Treasure all your wonderful memories Jen.
With love

Sincere condolences on the passing of Mr Smethurst. Such fond memories of him as Headmaster at Hazelwood North Primary School. I often marvel at how he was able to teach four grades in the ‘big room’. Memories of him live within so many young lives.

Dear Jenny Darren and Sue,my heartfelt deepest sympathy to you all and your families..Memories will be very precious to you..Sending my love Phyllis Cranwell

Sincerest condolences to the Smethurst Family on John’s passing. I met John almost 30 years ago when I joined the game-day stats team at Hawthorn. John, who led the team, was always friendly, calm when the pressure was on, and considered. It was a great pleasure to work with John and his son, Darren. What a huge contribution John made to the HFC over such a long period. Regrettably, I am unable to attend John’s service. Bruce Corben.

Jenny, Darren and Sue
Hunter Street just won’t be the same without John sitting out the front and giving us a friendly wave. Both John and Francis were beautiful neighbors
Thinking of you all
Wayne and Christine Boyes 💜

Jenny, Darren and Sue
Hunter Street just won’t be the same without John sitting out the front and giving us a friendly wave. Both John and Francis were beautiful neighbors
Thinking of you all
Wayne and Christine Boyes 💜

To Jen & Family. Thank you for sharing your Dad with The Mighty HAWKS and the community of Morwell.
I had the pleasure of working with John & my mum and your mum worked together for a long time and you have worked with my sister for a long time now.
Our Families go back a long way and your mum and dad meant a lot to my family.
John will be missed and I hope you have done peace in knowing that your parents are together again Jen.
Regards and love Bubbles Solomon.
Go the mighty HAWKS.

Dear Jenny, Darren & Sue and families. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, John. As long as I can remember all my life, its always been ‘Francie and John’. Sadly, I will not be able to attend the funeral in person. Please be assured I will be watching ‘on line’ out of respect for your Dad. May wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Love always Heather Bolding.

We were very sad to hear this news. John was my Principal for many years when I taught at Morwell Park PS. I will always be grateful for his support, wisdom and friendship as well as his interest in our family over the years. Our thoughts are with Jenny, Darren, Sue and families. Rest easy John knowing you made a difference in the lives of so many people. Kaylene and Colin Hams and families.

Sorry to hear this sad news. I had the privilege of teaching with John at Crinigan Rd Primary in the 70’s and Morwell Park later. John was a caring teacher and principal and a great family man. Condolences to Johns family at this sad time.
Eleanor and Terry Robinson

To Jenny, Darren & Sue, we are so very sorry for your loss. John was one of nature’s truest gentlemen, and we will miss his wise counsel and sage advice. We have many happy memories to look back on over the past 16 years. Haydn & John’s mutual love of Hawthorn always part of the chatter, and also including the Trewin family, especially John’s dear friend Tom Trewin. We will miss John so much, but we are comforted that he is reunited with his beloved Francie. What a formidable couple and team together they made. I think the Hawks might now have an extra advantage come finals time. #AlwaysHawthorn.
All our love
Haydn, Carole, Olivia Owen & Julie Stone xx

Dear Jenny Darren and sue so very sorry for your loss John was a wonderful friend for many years he taught me at Hazelwood estate school then was principal at Morwell park when our 2 children went there he and Fran went to many dances with mum and dad at mirboo north golf club he was a true gentleman reunited with Fran Karen and donald Forbes and Shirley schmutter

Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

To Jenny Darren and Sue. So very sad to hear of the passing of John. I had the pleasure of working with John when he was Principal at Morwell Park Primary School and I was on school council. I also worked with him at Hawthorn as a statistician. Both times were absolute privileges. Please accept my sincere condolences. He was a great man.

Dear JEn and family.
So sorry to hear about your dad passing. Thinking of you all

Sonia Williams

In memory of wonderful teacher at Crinigan Road primary school RIP John The Parr family

To Jenny and family, we are so very saddened to hear that your father, John has passed away. John was such an awesome man and I had the privilege to work with him and learn from him. His wisdom, calmness and kindness are qualities that gained him enormous respect and admiration from students, colleagues and the broader school community. Sincere condolences from the Reed family. (John, Linda, Daniel,Candice)

Dear Jen and family, my thoughts are with you. I know you had a wonderful and loving relationship with your dad. He was loved and loving. There is no greater gift than loving, caring and guiding parents. May you have many fond memories to sustain you.
Love to you, Ann Hogan

Dear Jenny & family. So sorry to hear about the loss of John. I know your heart will be breaking because he was such a a great man, dad and community member. Take care of yourselves.

Vale John Life long friend of Mum and Dad Wonderful school teacher at Hazelwood Estate Rest easy with your Fran condolences to Jen Darren and Sue Always Hawthorn 🤎💛🤎💛🤎💛🤎💛🤎

Deepest sympathy to all the family, I have many wonderful memories of John; such a good man, now at rest with Fran.
Sonya Monument and family

Sincere condolences to John’s family. Always enjoyed our Christmas catchup. Beautiful memories are yours to treasure forever. Kindest regardsJ Joan Kinder

Jenny, Darren and Sue.
Our condolences on the passing of John. We have just arrived home from overseas and cannot make it in person, but will be watching the live stream to remember a good man..
Brian and Leanne Bolding.

Dear Smethurst family.
John was a much loved member of our family club and will be remembered as a tireless contributor over many decades. His love for the mighty Hawks seemed to know no bounds. We wonder how many tens of thousands of kilometres did he end up driving in service of our club? An extraordinary contribution from a wonderful man. Vale John from all at the Hawthorn Football Club

Dear Jen deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad

I was fortunate to spend some time with John at Hawthorn in the stats box back in the day and I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Such a wonderful, kind, calm, humble man, a true gentlemen with a great dry sense of humor.
Condolences to Darren and family.

To Sue, Darren, Jen & the rest of the family
It was so good to catch up with you all at Smetho’s gathering this morning.
So many happy memories were reignited.
Love to you all.
Brownie