PeacefuIIy at the Seaforth Manor Nursing Home with his Ioving daughters by his side on Thursday, ApriI 10, 2014. Russell Mark Smith of Seaforth passed away in his 87th year.
BeIoved husband of the Iate Rita (nee Ryan) Smith (February 2009). Ioving father of Mary BIake of Seaforth, GIoria Marcy and her husband Brian of Seaforth and JuIia Adair and her husband Chris of Stratford. Cherished Grandpa of Jason Adair (Jenn Pacia) and Michelle (Alex) Matthews, AshIey and Adam BIake and Wilson, CaIIahan, Iuke and Emma Marcy. Dear brother of William, GeraId, George (CIeo), Raymond (Mary Catherine), Edward (Dorothy), DonaId (DarIene), Gordon (CeciIia), Robert (Trudy), elleen SIoan, Sister Joyce, Margaret (James) KendaII, Donna Iesperance, Jean (James) MaIoney and HeIen Creces. AIso survived by a brother-in-Iaw, numerous sisters-in-Iaw and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents AdeIbert and Iaura (nee WiIds) Smith; son-in-Iaw MichaeI BIake (March 2014); and his brothers, IIoyd, RaIph, Ieo and James.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Sunday, ApriI 13th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (with Parish Prayers at 1:45 p.m.). FuneraI Mass of Christian BuriaI wiII be heId at St. James CathoIic Church, 22 Victoria St., Seaforth, on Monday, ApriI 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. Ied by Fr. Chris GiIIespie. Interment wiII take pIace at St. CoIumban CathoIic Cemetery and a reception wiII foIIow at the Seaforth Iegion, Branch 156.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to a charity of ones choice wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home or by visiting Russells memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
Gary & Florence Ryan
Mary, Gloria and Julia,
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Uncle Russell. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary
Andrew Adair
I am sorry to hear of your loss. We send our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you at this time.
Bill & Connie Devereaux
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with your whole family at this sad time.
Carolanne Doig
My sincerest sympathy to your entire family.
Geri-Kay & Frances Ryan
Our deepest Sympathy for the passing of Russell. Our prayers are with your families. Many fond memories of Uncle Russell and wishing you a peaceful feeling of knowing he is with Aunt Rita now. Love from Geri-Kay and Aunt Fran.
Ray and Linda McNichol
Our condolences to you and your family in the death of your dad. Ray and Linda McNichol
Danica & Jim McNichol
We are so sorry to hear of your father&&single&&s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Richard and Mary Verberne
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. May fond memories help you through this difficult time.
Kathy & Ron Ward
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Joe and Linda Kelly
Chris and Julia
We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May fond memories and your family help you through this time of loss.
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Smith Family
Our heartfelt sympathy go out
to all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you at this very sad time
Gordon & Laura Hoggart
Dear Mary,Gloria,Julia and families please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. I always enjoyed our little chats with Russell whenever we met. He will be missed.
Frank & Leona Nigh
Our deepest sympathy to all of you, may you have many good memories.