David loved steam engines and is pictured here with ‘AXE’, a Kerr, Stuart & Co. Ltd., No.2451, a 1915 narrow gauge steam locomotive (Pauline Davies)

It is with  great sadness that I have to inform you that David Smith,, a former pupil at Holloway School from 1943 to 1950, died on 11th January 2024, aged 91. David was a stalwart supporter of the Old Camdenians and for many years was a member of the George Ives 50+ Club, which generates funds that enables us to make bursaries and donations to the school and its pupils – thank you David!

David’s funeral will be held on Thursday 15th February 2024, at 1.15pm, at Waltham Abbey Church, Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1DG then to Enfield Crematorium, South Chapel, Great Cambridge Road, Enfield, EN1 4DS at 2.30pm.

Our sincere condolence go to Pauline Davies (David’s daughter), David’s family and friends at this difficult time .

No flowers please, but if you wish to make a donation in memory of David, his family have asked for donations to David’s favourite charity, the Woodgreen Pets Charity, Nos. 298348 (formerly known as ‘Wood Green The Animals Charity’), which David supported and re-homed his cat, Ozzy, who is now being looked after by Pauline.

Ray Rowe