Dedicated to the memory of Denis Smith
This site is a tribute to Denis Smith. He was much loved and will always be remembered.
Death of an Old Seaman
Langston Hughes - 1901-1967
We buried him high on a windy hill,
But his soul went out to sea.
I know, for I heard, when all was still,
His sea-soul say to me:
Put no tombstone at my head,
For here I do not make my bed.
Strew no flowers on my grave,
I’ve gone back to the wind and wave.
Do not, do not weep for me,
For I am happy with my sea.
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Thoughts
Thank you for setting up this memorial to Denis.
We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.
Sent by Shields of Donaghadee Funeral Directors on 12/09/2022
I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are.
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.
Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland
Candles
Saddened to hear of the passing of Denis,big man,big personality, always a laugh,my condolences to Jean
Lit by Paula on 22nd September 2022
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We hope that you find your tribute fund a comforting and positive way to celebrate their life, and a place to share treasured memories with family and friends.
Lit by RNLI on 14th September 2022