SMETHURST, Frances Thelma (née Jones)

Born on January 26, 1941. Passed away April 22, 2024.

Died peacefully surrounded by family.
Loved daughter of Charlie and Thelma Jones (dec.),
sister of Elwyn, Harold and Gaye.
Much loved wife and best friend of John.
Cherished mum and mother-in-law of Jenny and Peter (dec.), Darren and Claire, Sue and Ralph.
Adored Nanna of Anna, Lucy, Charlie and Alex.

Very special thanks to the staff of Bairnsdale Regional Health Service.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway , TraralgonView Map
The funeral service for Mrs. Frances Smethurst will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway Traralgon on WEDNESDAY (May 1st, 2024) commencing at 11.00am

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Gippsland Memorial Park Cemetery Traralgon.

In lieu of flowers, online donations to Bairnsdale Regional Health Service would be appreciated.

Frances's service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. Sincere condolences to John and the family. Frances was always friendly, caring and welcoming. We will miss her at Hunter Street.

    Wendy, Martin, Ian, Dianne and John Harrison

    Wendy Harrison April 24, 2024
  2. My loving sympathy to John,Jenny,Darren,Sue and families.Long time friend of Max (dec)and Phyllis Cranwell Phyllis Cranwell

    Phyllis Cranwell April 24, 2024
  3. John,

    My condolence on your loss and my memories of Frances will always be strong.

    Allan Kemp

    allan Kemp April 25, 2024
  4. Dear Francie, we will always miss our lunch time visits to the farm. We will always miss the kindness shown, and the role model you have been to us over our years of friendship, but most of all we will always miss you. Our deepest sympathy to John and family. Haydn, Carole & Olivia Owen, and Julie Stone xx

    Carole Owen April 25, 2024
  5. Dear Jenny and family,
    My thoughts are with you during this sad time.

    Sonia & Sandra Williams

    Sonia Williams April 25, 2024
  6. Deepest sympathy to you all. Lots of lovely memories of Fran on and off the tennis court. A true lady. R.I.P. The Heesom Families

    Robyn Webster ( Heesom ) April 25, 2024
  7. John,
    Our thoughts and condolences are with you at this sad time. I know Jill had great memories of the time she spent with you and Francie. May she rest in peace.

    Drover family April 25, 2024
  8. Dearest Jen
    Our hearts & thoughts are with you & all the Smethurst Families. Always remember to treasure all your wonderful memories of your mum.
    Sorry we can’t be with you in person on the 1st.
    Love the Linton & McWalters Families.

    J McWalters April 26, 2024
  9. Sincere condolences to John and families, my thoughts are with you at this sad time

    Betty Bolding April 26, 2024
  10. Sincere condolences to John and family on the very sad passing of Francie thinking of you all.

    Lyn and Murray French April 26, 2024
  11. Sending our thoughts and love to you all at this very sad time. We have some wonderful memories of Aunty Francie growing up. She was a very cheeky woman!
    Simon, Julia and Lynda Smethurst

    Simon, Julia and Lynda Smethurst April 28, 2024
  12. Dear John and family sending sincere condolences to you all kindest regards Lee Schmutter

    Leanne Schmutter April 28, 2024
  13. Dear Jen,
    So sorry to hear of your mums passing.
    Sending love and care
    Vicki, John and Emily xxxx

    Vicki miles April 28, 2024
  14. Sympathy To The Family

    Graeme & Elaine Crawford April 29, 2024
  15. To Dear Jenny,

    Sending you all our love and hugs at this sad time, hoping that you are doing as well as possible.

    Jo, Nath and Luke Britt

    Jo Britt April 30, 2024
  16. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time

    Lyn and Arthur Kennedy and family May 1, 2024
  17. Dear Jenny, deepest sympathy on the loss of your mum. She was a fierce competitor on the tennis court when Hazelwood North was the toughest team to beat. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Janice Auchterlonie and Mark Waller

    Janice Auchterlonie May 1, 2024
  18. Sorry to hear this news our love to Jenny and family.

    John and Linda Reed May 1, 2024
  19. Thinking of you Jenny at this sad time. Sending to condolences to all your family. May your memories of your mum give you some comfort. Xx

    Lindel Lay May 4, 2024