Peacefully at Stratford General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Pauline (Mayer) Smith (2007). Dear father of Dennis, Michael and Julia, Joanne and Brian, Sharron and Paul, Gary and Lisa and Dale and Beth. Dear grandfather of 18 grandchildren and of 17 great-grandchildren. Gerry will be sadly missed by the entire Smith and Mayer families and his special friend Marjorie Love. Loving son of the late Adelbert and Laura Smith.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street N., Zurich on Friday afternoon 4-7 PM. Parish prayers will be said in the funeral home on Friday evening at 7 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 22 Mary Street, Zurich on Saturday, February 11th at 11 AM with Father Matthew George officiating. Cremation with interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend.
Donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Joan Penner
Just came across this today. I knew Gerald, Pauline and the children in Blind River Ontario in the early 1960’s. I actually babysat for them often. Pauline sent me a note in 1977 and then we lost track of each other. This is heartbreaking news that they are both passed. My love to the 6 children.
Bob, Lou and Family Lavigne
Uncle Bob, Auntie Lou, Corey, Caro, Skylar and Karyssa are sending our strongest hugs and kisses to Denis, Joanne Sharron, Mike, Gary, Dale and your families in hopes that it will help comfort you through this most difficult time. We will be donating to the Canadian Cancer Society as per the family request…xxoo
Rev. Christine O'Reilly
I first met Gerry (and Pauline) at Bosanquet Central School. Such great people. Gerry was always so kind, so ready to help, such a good work ethic, and such a good friend to the students and staff alike. We shared some great laughs…there is one story in particular that I will remember when…well, let’s just say it wasn’t a good day for the principal at the time or a particular student…and Gerry met me at the door with a wink and a grin and a cautionary tale ! He gave great hugs. Always had a soft spot for him…and I think it was mutual. To Marj, and Gerry’s family – may God’s peace and grace surround you with hope today and always.
Norm and Dawne
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family Dennis.
Harry and Elaine Hardy
Our sincere sympathy to all the Smith families and Marjorie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Elaine (Charlton ) and Harry Hardy
Flamminio Family
Our deepest sympathies to the Smith family. Uncle Gerry will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. God bless.
Dorothy Gaiser
So sorry for the loss of such a nice man. Always enjoyed his friendly smile and hug. My sympathy to Bill and Donna and Marj and the whole Smith family. Will miss seeing him at dances and especially them all enjoying each other at the jamboree at Riverview Estates. My thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Donna Smith
Our sincerest condolences to you, Dennis and your family, at this time. Alex and Matthew, Blair and Donna Smith
Paul and Joan Ducharme
So sorry for the loss of your loved one Gerald Smith. Our compassion to all of the many family members , our prayers are with you all.
Linda Sangster((Bedard)
Condolences to Donna and all the Smith family.So sorry to hear of your loss.
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
RIP Gerald.
Mary (Smith) Blake
My condolences to all of Uncle Gerald’s family. He will be greatly missed.
Gwen O'Rourke
Gerald was so wonderful to be around. He always made everyone feel better with his great smile. I know how much you will miss him Marj as well as all His brothers and sisters. He was always there for everyone else during there bad times. My thoughts and prayers are with you Marj and all his brothers & sisters as you manage to get thru this next week.
Maryann Quesnel
My sincere condolences to the Smith family. My prayers are with you.
Maryann and family
Wayne and Anna Wright
Sorry for the loss of a Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather.
Bonnie Rinker
I have so many happy memories of my childhood spent with you all! Your home was my second home growing up and I will cherish those memories for as long as I live. Your mom and dad were very very special people to me and they will live in my heart forever. Losing them is like losing my own parents all over again. Love and hugs to you all. Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday.
Doug & Dorothy Stephen
Our sympathy to Gerald’s family and Marjorie Love.
May God comfort all who grieve this loss.
Doug & Dorothy.
Elaine Love
Gerald was a very special man who always had a smile on his face and was ready to give you a hug. We have memories of paying cards and of course he didn’t like getting the “Buck”! Him and my Mom–Marjorie had lots of fun and shared many good times. Those times will be remembered and cherished.
Our sympathy to Dennis, Mike, Joanne, Sharron, Gary and Dale. We will miss your Dad.
Elaine Love, Larry, Andrea and Emily
Sonny
Our sincerest Condolences to you and your family Dennis.Thinking of you and your family.
The Randles
Krista Beange
So very sorry for your loss Dennis and family. Thinking of you.
Shaggy and Beaner,
Krista and Kevin Beange
Tony and Linda Charrette
Our condolences to Gerald’s family and to Marj; we are so sorry to hear about Jerry. He was a good friend and always enjoyed a laugh or two with him….We will miss him…..Tony and Linda Charrette
Deb. Rose
Sincere sympathy from the Hughes family in Forest. Your dad was a great friend and neighbour and we will never forget him. Big hugs to you all.
Michael Hughes
Sorry to hear this he was always so nice brings back some old times that were long forgotten big hugs for everyone
Tony and Simone Beernink
Our sincere condolences to Gerald’s family, he was always happy and ready to lend a hand when he lived in Forest. Glad we were able to chat with him last Fall when came to town.
R.I.P. Gerry
Tony and Simone Beernink
Aldeen Skinner
My sincere sympathy to all of the Smith family and Marjorie.
Don Mantey
Sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
Many of you don’t know me but I grew up on the farm next to the Smith family and was the other brother.
Rest in peace.
Kathryn and Brian Kent
Our deepest sympathies on your loss.
Lorie-Anne Williams
Oh he will be so missed . What wonderful memories in those pictures . So sorry to all of you. He was a very special Uncle and I will miss him as I do Aunt Pauline xoxoxo
Karen Dickins
Our condolences to Gerald’s family , the Smith family and to Marjorie. We knew Gerald through cards, he was always smiling and so friendly. Our thoughts are with you all.
Karen Dickins and Bill Heather
J Powell
So Sorry to hear of Gerald passing. He always had a smile we will miss him at all our card games. Thinking of all the Smith family at this difficult time.
Jack and Joan Powell
Jack & Marg
Condolences to the family at this time. May he RIP. Jack and Marg
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Smith Family
Our sympathy thoughts and prayers to all of
you at this very sad time
Don & Alice Masse
To Geralds Family & the Smith Family
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this most difficult time
Our sincere condolences
Don & Alice Masse
Murray and Carole MacDougall
Our sincere condolences to Smith family. We have been close to the family for many years, our children grew up in the same Forest neighbourhood. Eventually our daughter Lisa and Gary Smith were married. Gerald and Pauline shared grand children with us. We so sorry that they are both gone, but happy that they will be reunited.
Murray and Carole MacDougall
Don & Charlene Oesch
Our sincere condolences to Gerry’s entire family. Although we only knew him through church, it was always a pleasure to chat with him. He was a real gentleman.
Our prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.
Don & Charlene
Lorna MacDougall
My sincerest condolences to the Smith family. Thinking of you all! Hugs!
Syd and Anna Box
It was a pleasure to know Gerald if only for a short time. We also met him while when we started to play cards in Zurich. He always greeted you with a smile, we know he will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you all as you learn to go on without him.
May he rest in peace
Al & Vickie (McColl) Harvey
To the Smith family
My condolences on the loss of your dad
Reg & Dorothy Morrison
Sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to all Smith families and Marg. Will miss him at the dances. Always smiling.
DOREEN SMITH
My heartfelt sympathy to Geralds family.
He was such a kind and cheerful man.
Rest In Peace Gerald I shall miss you.
Don and Darlene Smith
One of the worlds best, Gerald had such a wonderful big hug and kisses! Loved that man very, very much! So extremely happy that we were back from our trip and spent Sunday afternoon with him, and he seemed so good after just having surgery. God has another Angel in his house! Will miss him and our visits when down in Zurich!
God Bless him and Rest in Peace Gerald!
Eugene and Linda Webber
Gerald was a special man.. Always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face anytime we saw him. Met him playing cards in Zurich. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.