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On 14 February 2012, Wychavon will honour VJ
Smith a Councillor dubbed ‘Mr Pershore’, for his dedication and
long service to the town. Wychavon will do this by naming one of
their new rooms in his memory. The room will provide a day centre
to Heathlands residents and will be a fitting tribute to his
memory.
Cllr. Paul Middlebrough, Leader of
Wychavon said “Cllr. Smith was a devoted local member,
friend to so many people and was known and admired throughout
Worcestershire, Herefordshire and of course Pershore. We’re pleased
to be able to dedicate our new room to his memory for generations
to come. “
John died in January 2009 but left a long
legacy having served on Pershore Town Council since May 1947, he
was a Worcestershire county councillor since May 1973 until his
death and a Wychavon district councillor in May 1974 until May 2003
and serving on virtually every committee there was locally. He was
the first Honorary Alderman for Wychavon, an honour he was bestowed
with in December 2004. He was particularly interested in youth
issues and did a lot of work with local schools and fundraising for
local charities.
Cllr. Smith’s family were overjoyed at the
news of the centre being named in his memory:
Comment from the family “John
would have been very pleased to give his full and backing to the
day centre and the family would like to thank everyone
involved.”
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