Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstI still can't believe this is real, you're one of the best guys I've ever met and we connected instantly, you're one of life's true gentlemen and I can't believe this has happened. All strength and love to Amanda and the girls, love you bro

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstRIP ❤️ What a horrible world we live in, can’t stop thinking about you and your family you should be here now.

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstI am absolutely shocked and saddened by this tragic news. My heart goes out to Amanda and her two beautiful children. From what I hear and see on facebook, Robert was a true gentleman who adored his family and would have done anything for them. R.I.P Rob.

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstAlways remember you from high school rob so so sad to see that your life has been taken is such tragic circumstances, Rest In paradise Tracey Mahon (Godding)

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstI am completely heartbroken to hear this news. Rob was such a great lad and I shared many of laugh with him over the years while working in close quarters. Sending all my love to his family and close friends at this extremely hard time. RIP buddy, taken way too soon. I know you will be missed by so many xxx

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstA needless loss of life. A devoted husband and father, Rob will be missed by both his family and friends alike. Rob was loved and respected by all who Knew him Sue & Les

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstRest in peace . God bless

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstI am shocked, saddened and sickened by what happened. My heart is broken for the family. He was a lovely person. Rest in peace Rob. And my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstGod bless and keep you safe Rob. Our prayers are with you, family and friends from across the miles.We are thinking of you all at this tragic time and sending much love to all.

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstRip Robert such sad news. Thinking of you and your family x

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstAlthough I did not know Rob. I knew Amanda through work and saw her love for Rob when she spoke of him. I’m so sincerely sorry for your loss as a family. Thinking of you all at this time.

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstI remain at a loss for words…a true gent, amazing father and devoted husband. If only the world had more Robert Smethursts… An unfair tragic loss of a beautiful human taken from is far too soon! My heart aches for Amanda & their beautiful girls Xxx

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstMy darling Robert my heart is broken I will love you forever All my love from auntie Susan xxxxx

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstUtterly devastated to hear the terrible news about Rob . We worked along side Rob for 4 years and he was a genuine lovely man who was devoted to his family . No one should be taken like this with all their life ahead of them . RIP Rob . From all at Nano International

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstThere are no words to describe the void Rob will leave in his family and friends lives. The biggest heart and the best hugs. Loved his girls so much, the epitome of a family man. Such a cruel world. Love You Burto x

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstLoved Rob, known him for a few years and worked with him, he was such a top funny guy - always spoke of his family who he loved dearly - I will miss our banter terribly.. devastated…. Sending out love to your family, friends and loved ones .. RIP mate 💔

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstWhat a top bloke you was, had many good training sessions with you at Farnworth baths. Rest easy my friend you was taken way too soon x

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstR.I.P Robert gone to soon, sending my condolences to the family in such hard times 💜

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstRIP Rob thinking of all the family at this heartbreaking time xx

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstThe world as lost a true gent..a person that had time for everyone always helping others. He lived for his family and loved his girls so much..he was a very proud dad and husband who had worked so hard to become the best boss/ friend/ little bro ( at work) . Its isn't only a work place it is a family .I don't know how we are going to go on.. I know we have to so Rob's memory will always live on . His work was his baby. We are absolutely devastated and still can't believe it. Till we meet again my friend.❤

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstRest in peace mate so tragic

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstSo shocked to hear about this!! Feel for all his family and work family. See you on the other side bro xx

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstRest easy up there Robert. Sending lots of love to all the family ❤️

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstWords can not describe how I am feeling lost a great friend, always filled the room with joy and was a pleasure to work with over the years. Taken so very cruelly. My thoughts and love go to his family and Friends. R.I.P Rob x

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstA lovely lad with so much to live for very well liked by so many left so many people heartbroken 💔

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstRest in peace rob I can’t believe it what a cruel world we live in I have so many memories of you when me and your Sarah was inseparable as teenagers our holiday to Bulgaria when I was the illegal so many fun happy times you’re going to missed so much my heart goes out to your wife your beautiful children and your mum Jean and your sister Sarah thinking of them all at the awful time

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstThink of you all in this very sad time

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstUntil we meet about rob you was the most loving person ever allways trying to get people up love you brother xx

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstA tragedy… a disgraceful act that has ripples on the lives of so many who knew him and loved him. Rest in Peace Bert.

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstMy big brother my best friend life will never be the same without you. U have left a big hole in my heart I will never forget u or get over this feels like a bad dream I can’t wake up from love u so much bro 💔💔

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstSo tragic a young life taken far to soon by another animal on the street thinking if his wife and children and his mum Jean and sister Sarah whom ive grown up with my heart breaks for you all R I P. ROBERT xx

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstRip Rob, a really nice loving dad, husband, brother, son, cousin, cruelly taken by being in the wrong place at the wrong time by some animal who I hope get what he deserves. Thinking of all the family xx

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstHeartbroken devastated been a very good mate since joining secondary school 25 years ago lots of holidays days/nights out memories will last forever. R.I.P brother forever in our thoughts. Love ya mate xx

Pay your tributes to Robert Smethurstso sorry for the loss of Robert, thoughts are with the family and especially his wife and children. RIP Robert x

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstWhat can I say Rob, you were an amazing Son, Brother, husband, Dad and friend to many. The world will be a little duller for many now, rest well Rob x

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstSo sad thinking of your wife and kids 💔💔💔

Pay your tributes to Robert SmethurstAbsolute legend top bloke such a shame sleep tight kiddo x