Obituary for Captain M Smith

Mike Smith of Norwich died on 2 August 2007, aged 62, after a stroke. Norwich born and educated he joined 1 R Anglian at the age of 18, serving in Aden, Malta, Cyprus, Northern Ireland and BAOR 1963-1975. In civilian life he worked in the security and transport industry. Mike served for some years with Norfolk Army Cadet Force at All Saints Green in Norwich and joined the Norwich Branch in June 2003. He was a great supporter of the Association, regularly attending branch meetings and events. The Norwich Branch Chairman, Lt Col Paul Garman, was his CSM in Felixstowe. The black-draped Norwich Branch Standard was carried by Ray Segon and a guard of honour was formed from Norwich Branch members. Of military bearing, a modest family man, available to everyone, he was hard working and very fit until suffering a stroke in March 2003. His one fault was a terrible sense of humour! Pre-deceased by his son Mark, he is survived by his partner of 11 years, Sylvia.

JLR