My auntie Eunice was Smith. They knew each other when they were much younger then uncle Reg left to join the Navy and then moved up to the north east for many years. My auntie was at a gig some 35 years ago and uncle Reg was performing. They got chatting, married the following year and the rest, as they say is history.
He was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease about 4 years ago but still loved his music right until the end.
Thank you