Ronald Basil Smith
April-28-1934 - December-26-2012
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Gail posted a condolence
To the Smith Family;
I am deeply saddenly with the death of your father as he was the kindest gentleman, that I ever knew. He will deeply missed in the community with all his love, laughter and compassion that he showed to everyone he met. I am deeply sorry for your lost, but take comfort that he is now watching over us to guide us along our journey...My prayers are with you all. Gail oxxo
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Debbie Lewis posted a condolence
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Your father was a lovely man, and a good neighbor for many years. Take comfort in knowing he is now back with your Mum. Luv Debbie Lewis and her Mum Kathleen
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Kevin and Carol Lewis posted a condolence
My sincere condolences to the entire Smith family for the loss of your Dad. He will be sadly missed.
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Susan Flegg posted a condolence
My sincere sympathy to Ron's family. Ron was a wonderful volunteer to BB/BS. I always enjoyed his visits to the office especially at Bowl-for-Kids time. Reflect on all your wonderful memories
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Darrell and Gina Lewis posted a condolence
Our sincere sympathies to all the Smith Family on the passing of Ron.
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Sue posted a condolence
To all the Smith Family, our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dad, may you take comfort in your wonderful memories of him, strength from each other, and though he is gone in body, his spirit will always remain in your hearts, Thinking of you and prayers being sent to all of you ,
Brent and Susan Bygrove
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Doug & Bonnie Hurlbert posted a condolence
My sincere condolences to the entire Smith family for the loss of your Dad.
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Elaine Anderson posted a condolence
Susan - so sorry to hear about your Dad. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Nancy posted a condolence
Even though I am married and have 2 children of my own, I will always be your "little girl". Thank you Dad for 42 years of love and laughter.
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Kelsey & Lindsay Murphy posted a condolence
Your funny and kind - hearted spirit will always be in our hearts, we love and will alway's, miss you Papa
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Rhonda and family posted a condolence
Pat and all your family.We are so sorry to hear of your great loss.Hope happy memories will help get you through this difficult time.Hugs to all.
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Rose Willoughby posted a condolence
Susan and family- so sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
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Danielle posted a condolence
Pat and Smith Family:
My heart broke into pieces at the sudden unexpected death which makes it hard for all to comprehend your father's passing. I come to value your father's friendship, his kindness and thoughtfulness. Thank you, Sanford, for you have given me so many happy memories (the coffee club, flea marketing, yard sales, our one on one talks, watching hockey games, couldn't see when they scored with the closed caption on and plenty more memories) to remember you by as they will be held deep within my heart. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Sanford's loss is felt by all who knew and loved him. One of Sanford's dog walker for his faithful companion, Barney
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Lorraine Peters(Renaud) posted a condolence
So sorry to hear of the lost of your Dad. The Renaud family sends there condolences to you all and your Family are in our Prayers.
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Jennifer Needs posted a condolence
There are no words to say how much I will miss Ron (Old Fart). His laughter alone will be with me forever. I can’t explain how much it meant to move into this neighborhood and be automatically drawn into the tom foolery of the ‘Boys’, and I truly hope they will continue these shenanigans in memory of Ron and his fantastic sense of humor.
I will think of Ron every time I go into our backyard and wait for him and his camera, his silly antidotes, and hearing about his latest project.
Any person that had any sort of interaction with Ron is incredibly fortunate as that interaction would have brought laughter into your life.
The sympathy that I extend to Ron’s family and friends is inexplicable. I hope we can all appreciate that he was a part of our lives and celebrate that we had the joy to have experienced that.
Ron, I will miss you. Know that you are forever in my heart and the memory of you will be with me forever. You touched my life and you were an angel when you were with us and still now that you have moved on.
Love and blessings, Jennifer Needs
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David Needs posted a condolence
I am not quite sure what to say.
You have always made each day more enlightening no mater what was going on.
From discussing bowling scores to pulling staples out of my kitchen ceiling there was always a laugh to be had.
Looking over the fence will never be the same but as I look through the neighborhood I continue to see a part of you in the lives of the people you touched. So rather than saying that you will be missed for me it is different.
You'll always be here.
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James Smith posted a condolence
Thank-you for being a great dad...thank-you for always being around when I was young...thank-you for sharing your time...thank-you for being a wonderful man in my life.
I was fortunate to have Ron Smith as my father,laughter was a great part of growing up in our home.... I will hold on tight to my memories of you.
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Lea Ann (Mulley) and Harold McIlvenna posted a condolence
We are so sadden at the news of Ron's passing.. I have fond memories of Ron as I was growing up on Kent Street. He was good man and devoted husband. We will miss our special chats we always had at the coffee shop. I remember our last chat was about cats and having to come out for cat food..we laughed about that.. I will cherish that forever my dear friend and close neighbor.. Our thoughts are with your family..god bless!
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mark brady posted a condolence
My Sincere condolences to the entire Smith family. I worked with Ron at Westons. He was a great guy, always a good word and extremely friendly honest person. Rest in Peace Ron.
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dave friesen posted a condolence
to the smith family.my thoughts and prayers are with you.i personally did not know ron but from all the conversations i have had with my girlfriend danielleit feels like i did.may you rest in peace
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Rolly and Gert Smith posted a condolence
Sorry to hear about Ron. We hope everyone is holding up okay. We are sending our love to all the family and thinking about you. With lots of love Rolly, Gert and Family.
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Eleanor & Gordon (Pete) Levere & Family posted a condolence
To the Smith family we send our deepest sympathy during this most difficult time.Our thoughts are with you today and in the difficult days ahead.Ron was a special man and will be sadly missed.
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Mary Ann (Aubrey) & Marcel Laviolette & Colleen Aubrey posted a condolence
Our condolences to the family, and to the regular morning coffee group. Our prayers are with each of you.
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Peter & Joyce Knapp posted a condolence
Our condolences to the family of Ron. We knew him for years from the bowling lanes and he always had a nice greeting for us when we saw him. As others have said he was a great old fart.
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Dick, Rick, Karen, Nick and Ben Smith posted a condolence
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will certainly be missed. Our love, Dick, Rick, Karen, Nick and Ben Smith xo
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JIm Whiten posted a condolence
Our condolences on the passing of your dad. I always enjoyed meeting your dad whether it was on the street or at a coffee shop. He always had time for a chat about the old neighborhood.
Jim and Nicole Whiten
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Gerry and Sharon Heffernan posted a condolence
Planned to be at funeral but home sick..Very shocked to hear the news..our prayers and thoughts go to Ron's family..he was a good reliable friend, always seemed to have a smile. A big help over the years to Sharon at the Rectory
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Jacqui and Bruce Sandor posted a condolence
To the Smiths Family,
Ron was a great man. He was a real treasure. He had a heart full of compassion and love and it radiated out through his smile. His eyes twinkled with mischief. He was a great neighbour, friend and pillar of the community. His wife Noreen was an angel. We were really lucky to have had them as part of our lives. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce and Jacqui
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Joan & Cynthia Kinch posted a condolence
Susan and Family...Very sorry to hear of your loss of your father. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers
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Sherri Cross posted a condolence
To The Smith Family: I am so truly sorry to hear of the passing of Papa Ron, I will always remember his laugh. When I think of Papa Ron I remember sitting at the kitchen table on Kent Street. I would watch him roll his cigarettes. I was always amazed at the way he rolled them with his little machine. I would often ask him if I could help.I was 14 when I met your dad and now at 42 when I saw him in a store I always called him Papa Ron. I just saw him a couple of weeks before Christmas at Giant Tiger and gave him a big hug. I am very thankful that I saw him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Love Sherri Cross
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Christa Dales Donnelly posted a condolence
Our condolences go to all of you. Our families were neighbours years ago and Mr. Smith was always pleasant and friendly to all the kids. We are thinking of all of you.
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Lee Ann Moss posted a condolence
Pat & Susie:
I just today learned about your Dad. I am sooo sorry!! He was always such an incredibly happy and cheerful guy. Gosh, all the memories all the years we grew up! I will always cherish all the fun we had together. With much love, Lee xo
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Danielle posted a condolence
Happy Birthday Sanford - guess what your team made the playoffs - hip,hip, hooray - your faithful companion, Barney, says a big woof, woof to his Poppa - no cake or candles here today - or presents for you to open - just love from a friend who wanted to say Happy Birthday and that I am hoping somehow you can see and know that I have not forgotten you - Sanford, my friend, you are like a rare book, but only one copy was made - Happy Birthday from one of your faithful companion, Barney's dog walker
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Dick, Rick, Karen, Nick and Ben Smith posted a condolence
Thinking about you all today! We know it's been a rough year for you! God Bless!
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Danielle posted a condolence
Well Sanford, it's hard to believe you left us 1 year ago today. You my friend, maybe gone from our sight & arms, but you know what, you will never leave us from our hearts or our memories. Barney still grieves for his Poppa but to this day we keep up with his regular routine just like you did. He enjoys visiting his Poppa as he takes his post where you lay. Thanks to your magic in perking him up when he comes for his visits. When the moon is at it's brighest, I know it's you looking down on all of us, protecting us & thanks for showing us you're still with all of us. Happy Holidays to you & your wife as both of you are forever together now. The biggest & plentiful woofs, woofs & doggie kisses from your very,very loyal faithful companion, Barney. One of your loyal faithful dog walkers.xoxoxo
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Danielle posted a condolence
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Well Sanford, it's hard to believe you left us 1 year ago today. You my friend, maybe gone from our sight & arms, but you know what, you will never leave us from our hearts or our memories. Barney still grieves for his Poppa but to this day we keep up with his regular routine just like you did. He enjoys visiting his Poppa as he takes his post where you lay. Thanks to your magic in perking him up when he comes for his visits. When the moon is at it's brighest, I know it's you looking down on all of us, protecting us & thanks for showing us you're still with all of us. Happy Holidays to you & your wife as both of you are forever together now. The biggest & plentiful woofs, woofs & doggie kisses from your very,very loyal faithful companion, Barney. One of your loyal faithful dog walkers.xoxoxo
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Dick, Rick, Karen, Nick and Ben Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Thinking about you all today! We know it's been a rough year for you! God Bless!
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Danielle posted a condolence
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Happy Birthday Sanford - guess what your team made the playoffs - hip,hip, hooray - your faithful companion, Barney, says a big woof, woof to his Poppa - no cake or candles here today - or presents for you to open - just love from a friend who wanted to say Happy Birthday and that I am hoping somehow you can see and know that I have not forgotten you - Sanford, my friend, you are like a rare book, but only one copy was made - Happy Birthday from one of your faithful companion, Barney's dog walker
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Lee Ann Moss posted a condolence
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Pat & Susie: I just today learned about your Dad. I am sooo sorry!! He was always such an incredibly happy and cheerful guy. Gosh, all the memories all the years we grew up! I will always cherish all the fun we had together. With much love, Lee xo
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Joan & Cynthia Kinch posted a condolence
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Susan and Family...Very sorry to hear of your loss of your father. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers
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Jacqui and Bruce Sandor posted a condolence
Thursday, January 3, 2013
To the Smiths Family, Ron was a great man. He was a real treasure. He had a heart full of compassion and love and it radiated out through his smile. His eyes twinkled with mischief. He was a great neighbour, friend and pillar of the community. His wife Noreen was an angel. We were really lucky to have had them as part of our lives. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce and Jacqui
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Gerry and Sharon Heffernan posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Planned to be at funeral but home sick..Very shocked to hear the news..our prayers and thoughts go to Ron's family..he was a good reliable friend, always seemed to have a smile. A big help over the years to Sharon at the Rectory
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JIm Whiten posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Our condolences on the passing of your dad. I always enjoyed meeting your dad whether it was on the street or at a coffee shop. He always had time for a chat about the old neighborhood. Jim and Nicole Whiten
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Dick, Rick, Karen, Nick and Ben Smith posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will certainly be missed. Our love, Dick, Rick, Karen, Nick and Ben Smith xo
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Peter & Joyce Knapp posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Our condolences to the family of Ron. We knew him for years from the bowling lanes and he always had a nice greeting for us when we saw him. As others have said he was a great old fart.
