The obituary notice of Frank SYMES

Miss you so much Dad. I take comfort that Mum is now with you in the sky. I hope you are dancing together. Love you both for ever.

Remembering you today and every Dad. Four years since we lost you and not a day goes by when I don't reflect on what a wonderful father you were. To me, the best possible Dad. Talented, kind and always interested in trying something new. Your ceramics, paintings and beautifully made furniture are all around us. Mum talks about your talent and misses you every single day. With our love xxx

I knew Frank as a mature, 70 year old Visual Arts under-graduate student at Cheltenham & Gloucester College, for only a brief period of three years. He put his heart into his Ceramic Figures. They were inspired by research into ancient Cycladic Figurines of The Aegean, Greece. He was quite secretive about his exact influences, but very early in the First Year, his highly accomplished style seemed to arrive from almost nowhere. He was a pleasure to work with, always smiling happy to be in the Ceramic Studio. He knew what he wanted to do and set about achieving it with a quiet, disciplined determination. RIP Frank you are remembered well by the graduating year of 1996, under the tutorship of Jerry Fryman (Field Chair) and Jeff Powell, Technician. Andrew Morley (ex-student), Helston, Cornwall.

So many happy memories of the most wonderful brother and Uncle. Always in our thoughts.
With love from Douglas and family

Thinking of you always
With love from Diane and Colin

You are missed every single day. Especially today which is the anniversary of you passing. Luckily you have left us with so many happy memories. Your beautiful smile and many endless talents. Such an amazing, wonderful Dad and husband. With our love always Lorelei, Mum and Giselle xxxxx