Death Announced of Much Loved Local Florist


Tributes paid to Richard Smith of The Flowersmith


Richard Smith will be missed by his customers in Putney

The owner of The Flowersmith in the Putney Exchange Shopping Centre has died earlier this month.

His passing was a shock to his friends and family and tributes have been paid to one of SW15’s longest established businessmen.

He had been a tenant at the centre for over 30 years and centre manager Anne Partridge said his passing marks the end of an era.

She said, “Many of his customers got to know him personally over the years and will be shocked and saddened by this news. I worked with Richard over the past 20 years here in Putney and his loss will be deeply felt.

“The team and the Smith Family will carry on the business in his honour as Richard ‘absolutely loved Putney’ and we in turn loved him. Rest in Peace dear friend.”

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April 16, 2021