‘Kind and humorous’ dad discovered lifeless in lodge room as spouse pays heartbreaking tribute
Graham Smith, 42, was found dead at the Queens Hotel in Cheltenham on June 11. The dad-of-two, who was born in Preston, was pronounced dead at the scene. An inquest has been opened at Preston Coroners’ Court.
An inquest into Graham’s death was opened and adjourned
A “proud and devoted dad” was tragically discovered dead in a hotel room. Graham Smith, 42, passed away at the Queens Hotel in Cheltenham on June 11 this year. The father-of-two, who was born in Preston, was sadly declared dead at the scene.
Following Graham’s death his wife posted a touching tribute to him online alongside a collection of beautiful photographs of him with their sons. She wrote: “My handsome husband, much-loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend, but above all else, the proud and devoted dad of Corey and Olly.
“Graham was a goalkeeping extraordinaire, an outstanding cook, keen hiker, golfer, Bob Graham support expert and self-appointed General Knowledge World Champion. He was a man who was always factually correct… according to Graham.”, reports Lancs Live.
“He was a master of the wind-up and a proud wearer of Crocs, often in places where Crocs really shouldn’t have been.
“His humour, kindness, loyalty and ability to tell you exactly why your facts, directions or opinions were wrong will be remembered by everyone lucky enough to have known him.”
An inquest into Graham’s death was opened and adjourned at Preston Coroners’ Court on Thursday July 2.
Senior Coroner Chris Long confirmed that the cause of death was consistent with Graham from Lostock Hall having sadly taken his own life. The court heard Graham worked as a strategic projects director.
A final inquest will be held on October 27.
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