SMITH, Roger David Midgley

Born on December 9, 1943. Passed away November 29, 2023.

Passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, aged 79 years, just shy of his 80th birthday, after enduring a long illness. Dearly loved and loving husband of Rae for 54 years.
I will miss you my darling Roger.
Loved father of Mark and Jo. Father-in-law of Christine. Much loved Pa of Ashton, Marissa and Cameron.
Always In Our Hearts
Our thanks and appreciation to the caring staff at Mitchell House.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 437A Princes Drive, Morwell
The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation of Mr Roger Smith will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell on Friday, December 8, 2023, commencing at 10.30am.

Roger's service will be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please click here.
Tributes
  1. Remembering Merimbula holidays, Apex and football grand finals together.
    Rest in piece
    Wayne and Diana

    wayne roberts December 1, 2023
  2. The Kelly family express their condolences to Roger’s family and our appreciation for all he did as Mum and Dad’s accountant.

    Kevin Kelly December 1, 2023
  3. I am so sorry to hear of Rogers passing. Such a lovely man. Was my accountant for a number of years. Feel like it was not that long ago that I saw him and had a lovely chat. RIP
    Condolences to the family.
    Christine Connell

    Christine Connell December 2, 2023
  4. My heartfelt sympathy to Rae, Mark, Jo and family on the passing of Roger. His suffering has come to an end. Let memories fill your minds, warm your hearts, and lead you through.
    Lesley Schulz. XX

    Lesley Schulz December 2, 2023
  5. A long time great mate has left us. We shared a lot of our lives together. Our condolences to Rae, Mark and Joanne

    Murray & Lynne Wigg December 2, 2023
  6. A true gentleman and confidant to many. Rest in eternal peace Mr Smith

    Ipsita Roy December 4, 2023
  7. He was a true gentleman & a great Accountant.

    Dianna Logiodice December 4, 2023
  8. He was a gentleman & a great Accountant.
    RIP

    Dianna Logiodice December 4, 2023
  9. Fond memories of Roger and many happy years we shared in Apex. Sincere condolences to Rae and all the family
    Vin and Judy

    Vin Bibby December 4, 2023
  10. So sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. My condolences to Rae and the family ! Thinking of you all 🙏

    Liz witton December 4, 2023
  11. So sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. Condolences to his family.
    Roger was an absolute perfectionist.
    Rest in Peace.

    Roger Knowles December 5, 2023
  12. Remembering our Dear friend and confidant, Roger. We had many precious times together, attending live theatre shows in Melbourne, dinners at various restaurants around Gippsland and long chats around the kitchen table at our homes. Thanks Roger for your support, and sharing your friendship with us. Our sincere condolences to Rae, Mark and Joanne, and to his treasured grandchildren.

    Carolyn and Bob Pelchen and family

    Bob Pelchen December 6, 2023
  13. Condolences to Rae,Mark and family.
    RIP.Roger

    Jim & Valda Durrant December 6, 2023
  14. RIP Roger,

    I know the last couple of year have been a health battle, and even during this time, you’ve shown humility in always taking interest in the welfare of others.

    As a past custodian of Morwell Football Netball Club, I know you’ve always taken an active interest in the position of the club, both on the field, but also in the off field financial position; as you did the League; and your absence at this years recent Annual Meeting was noted – pleasingly another sound year off the park you’ll be pleased to know!

    Unfortnately, I’ll be unable to get there on Friday with Moe Races, however I hope the day goes well remembering Roger and what a kind caring sole he was in the community, and I am sure also to his immediate family.

    At rest now, and we’ll continue doing our best to keep the club heading in the right direction of and on the field!

    Brendan Blackshaw – Treasurer, Morwell Football Netball Club

    Brendan Blackshaw December 7, 2023
  15. Deepest sympathy to Rae and family. Roger was a friend and a great Z12 Treasurer who rose to the position of GIPPY POWER Time keeper’. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Vin & Judy Bibby

    Vin Bibby December 7, 2023
  16. My deepest condolences to you Rae and family.
    Roger was a true gentleman whom I enjoyed many conversations with him. He fought his battle all the way and not once did he ever complain. It was a great pleasure to have known Roger and to have been one of his carers.
    Such a beautiful man.

    RIP Roger
    Love Lisa

    Lisa Jennings December 7, 2023
  17. Sincere condolences to Roger’s family from the family of Geoff and Jean Bell. We appreciate the many years Roger provided Mum and Dad with sound financial advice as their accountant.

    Judy Barnard December 7, 2023
  18. I have known Roger, since school days ,a very long time. It has been a very important friendship.
    Roger was an excellent footballer and cross country champion.
    I extend my sincere condolences to Rae and family,on the loss of such a wonderful person

    ALEXANDER IRELAND (Sandy) December 8, 2023
  19. Condolences to Rae, Mark, Jo and Families on the passing of Roger. I will always treasure the time I spent working with Roger at LSH.
    Andrew Pigdon

    Andrew Pigdon December 8, 2023
  20. What a wonderful boss he was to me when we were at Bentley, Wheeler, Smith & Dyt – Chartered Accountants all those years ago.

    Carole Black (Illing) December 8, 2023
  21. Dear Rae, our condolences to you and all the family in this time of sadness. It was such a fitting celebration of Roger’s life as we bid him goodbye, and we will remember him as one of life’s good men, a pillar of society and well-respected gentleman with a great sense of humour. The Mathiesons

    Barry, Wendy, Cory, Kirby, Brodie, Whitney & Co December 9, 2023