It is my sad duty to tell you that Terry passed away in the early hours of St George's Day, Sunday 24th April at home with his family around him.
His sheer stubornness drove him to attend the Wessex Group meeting a week ago although he was too weak to leave his A40. Naturally all his friends crowded around and we hope that lifted his spirits. On Wednesday his hospital appointment to treat his Leukaemia resulted in him becoming very weak. On Thursday he celebrated his 79th birthday; by Friday iit was clear he was sinking fast and he died at 4:30am on Sunday morning.
Our thoughts go out to daughters Kelly, Debbie; to his son Tim and the rest of his extended family.
Terry and a good friend John Fowler founded the Wessex Group (originally named the Hampshire Group) and held the first meeting at the community hall in Chilworth - a small hamlet just north of Southampton - on Sunday 24th October 1988. Fourteen A40s were there, and a week ago Terry was delighted to still see ten, 35 years on from that original meet, including a few old faces from those past days.
Terry Smith RIP
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If in doubt....kick the Ruskies OUT
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Sad news indeed. RIP .
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A wonderful man has left us but his legacy will live on and he will never be forgotten.
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Really sad news but a great legacy that he leaves behind and how wonderful he could attend one final meet! RIP.
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So sorry to hear this news,I am Humbled to have known such a character. i am also glad that I spoke with him last Sunday at the meeting. He told me to make sure I looked after my car. Roger Wastie
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He was so pleased to see us all Roger. Its so good that he was able to make it to the last meeting. Your car is very special having been in the family from new. Nice to sit next you at the meeting and have a chat Roger. Sam with 107 SKE.