We are very saddened to have to share the news that Roy Smith passed away suddenly on Wednesday 2nd March after suffering a stroke last Friday. His family was at his bedside at the end and we want to express our thanks to the ICU team at NDDH.

Roy will be remembered fondly as a true gentleman and is sorely missed by family, friends, former employees and customers alike. He is survived by his wife Sarah, children Daniel, Catherine and William, and grandchildren May and Leo.

His funeral service was held on 11th March. at North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple. Donations in his memory to be used towards toddler play equipment in his local village park may be sent to WS Gayton & Son, Pickett Meadow, Old School Lane, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 3UP.