Background
Smith, Francis John was born on January 10, 1932 in Royston, Hertfordshire, England. Son of Frank and Pauline Elizabeth (Stockbridge) Smith.
Smith, Francis John was born on January 10, 1932 in Royston, Hertfordshire, England. Son of Frank and Pauline Elizabeth (Stockbridge) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Hull (England) University, 1953.
Schoolmaster, Welwyn Garden City (England) Grammar School, 1956-1957; analytical chemist, Johnson Matthey, Royston, 1957-1962; editor Platinum Metals Review, Johnson Matthey, London, 1963-1974; commercial development executive, Johnson Matthey, Royston, 1975-1984; assistant company secretary, Johnson Matthey, Royston, 1984-1987; editor, Platinum, Johnson Matthey, London, 1988-1989; publicity manager catalytic systems, Johnson Matthey, Royston, since 1989.
Chairman Royston Urban District Council, 1968-1970. Mayor Royston Town Council, 1984-1985. Chairman North Hertfordshire District Council, Letchworth, 1978-1979, deputy leader, 1979-1992, vice-chairman, 1992-1993.
Flying officer Royal Air Force, 1954-1956.
Married Ann Skentelbery, August 21, 1965. Children: Lorna Ann, Sarah Elizabeth.