Gordon Smart
1933 to 2018
Funeral Service
Location
Beattie's Acorn Chapel
John Beattie & Sons
Weensland Road
Hawick
TD9 9NW
Date & Time
11:45am Mon 30th Jul 2018
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Condolences
Nancy wrote
25th Jul 2018
Dear Margaret, David, Jennifer and Sandra, and families, So sorry to hear Gordon had passed away and my thoughts are very much with you all at this sad time.We still talk of the good times at dancing competitions, especially if there was a picnic, when he was the one who kept "the party" going.(Regret I am unable to make service as I have hospital appointment at 12.00 (Borders General).Sincerely Nancy
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We normally associate wearing black with going to a funeral. But it is increasingly typical for families to express a preferred dress code. Our advice is to look out for information from the family in a notice published either in newspapers, online or in the funeral director window to advise you of their preference.
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