Rita Smith of Seaforth passed away peacefuIIy with her husband Russell at her side, at the CIinton PubIic HospitaI on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, in her 89th year. BeIoved wife of Russell Smith. Ioving mother of Mary (MichaeI) BIake and GIoria (Brian) Marcy, aII of Seaforth, and JuIia (Chris) Adair of Stratford. Grandmother of Jason and Michelle Adair, AshIey and Adam BIake and Wilson, CaIIahan, Iuke and Emma Marcy. AIso survived by a brother, EarI Ryan, numerous brothers-in-Iaw, sisters-in-Iaw, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Catherine (McIIhargey) Ryan, brothers Joseph, Zack, Frank, CIarence and Ieo, and sisters Anne McEachen and Iaura Ryan. FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Thursday from 7-9pm and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mass of the Christian BuriaI wiII be heId on Saturday, February 21 at St. James Roman CathoIic Church, Seaforth at 11:00am. Fr. Chris GiIIespie wiII officiate. Interment St. CoIumban Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.
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Keith Murray and family
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. We express our sympathies to the family.
Carol Satchell
My sympathy to Russell and family.I will always remember Rita with a smile on my face.I very seldom just picked up eggs.I was always invited to come sit at the kitchen table.We exchanged news of our families and solved alot of the world&&single&&s problems.I really enjoyed those times we chatted together.
Ann Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Ann
Frank & Louise Flangan
Russel and family
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Rita. She was a wonderful lady
sincerely
Frank, Louise, Kelsy, Nic and Emma Flanagan
Bill and Lynn Whittemore
Our deepest sympathy to Julia, Chris, Jason and Michelle and the rest of the family. May your fond memories guide you through this difficult time.
Stan and Beth Terpstra
Russell and Family: Our sincere sympathy at this sad time…our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stan and Beth Terpstra and Family
YVONNE LONGEWAY-BENDER
PRECIOUS MEMORIES HOW THEY WILL LINGER.
THOUGH WE DO NOT KNOW EACH OTHER, I SEND MY CONDOLENCES….I AM THE GRANDAUGHTER OF DAVID AND KATHERINE MCILHARGEY OF STRATFORD. DAVID BORN IN LUCAN AREA….MOTHERS NAME STELLA MCILHARGEY, SHE HAD TWO SIBLINGS LAWRENCE AND NORMAN.HER HUSBAND, MY DAD. WILLIAM J. LONGEWAY.. ALL BURIED IN AVONDALE CEMETERY, STRATFORD. GODS&&single&& BLESSINGS AND COMFORT….YVONNE
Kay Ryan
Dear Russel, Mary Catherine, Gloria, Julia and Families
So sorry to hear of Rita&&single&&s death. It was a particular shock since I just spoke with her last Friday. I will miss her a great deal as she always accepted and treated me 100%. Leo was very close to Rita and we spent so many times with the family at the farm enjoying her food, company and a good game of cards.
Russell, you and the girls are going to real miss Rita but have wonderful memories and know she is in a better place.
Her home was always welcoming even after Leo was gone. I never hesitated to stop for a visit. Many phone calls went back and forth to Rita. She kept me up to date on all of the Dublin news. She will continue to watch over all of us and keep the gate open.
Love
Kay Ryan
Jeanette (McEachen) Adams
Dear Russel, Mary, Gloria, Julie
So very sorry to hear of Aunt Rita&&single&&s death. That is amazing that we lost our mothers within months of one another.
I have some childhood memories of your mother that have stayed with me all of these years. Ian and I stayed with Aunt Rita and Grandma when my sister was born and I was in awe of your mom!! She had huge amounts of jewellery, a leopard skin coat and so many other things that impress a 7 year old. Even after all of these years, when I thought of her, she was wearing that coat!!!
I am so sorry for your great loss.
with love
Jeanette Adams
Jason Adair
Of course, as Rita&&single&&s grandson, I got to know her quite well. I&&single&&ll always remember visiting on the farm, and every summer when I was younger moving out to Seaforth for a week to attend hockey school. Grandma always took such good care of me then and made me realize how great it is to have loving grandparents that always want to guide you in the right direction. I&&single&&ll miss grandma, but as everyone that knew her well knows that she was a deeply spiritual person, and is certainly happy now on the other side.
Love,
Jason
Frances Ryan & family
Our deepest sympathy to Russel, Mary Catherine, Gloria, Julia, spouses, grandchildren. Rita touched us with her warmth, laughter & wonderful homebaked pies. Her passing is met with sadness. Our prayers go out to you.
Doug and Janet McLean and Family
Our sincere sympathy to my brother Mike and sister in law Mary in the loss of a wonderful Mother In Law to him and Mom to Mary. Adam and Ashley will always have a memory of Grandma when playing euchre as she taught them well. Condolences to all the Smith family members from Doug and Janet McLean and Family St.Catharines.
Margaret (Rose) Ryan MacRae
To Russel, Mary Catherine, Gloria, Julia and all your families. As I sit here nd remember your mom, I thank God for the wonderful, joyfilled hours that Mom (Aunt Cec) and I spent at your home Russel on Sunday. We laughted,drank a little wine and munched on goodies and solved all the problems of the world!! It was a day of memories that I have and will treasure always. I can&&single&&t quite believe she is no longer with us and I miss her and and her wonderful laugh. Rita, Leo and Daddy are now playing cards probably and watching over all of us. Know that you are all in my prayers. With love, Jade and Marg Ryan-MacRae. P.S. Aunt Rita still called me Margaret Rose. What a lady!!!