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In Memory of
G. Ronald "Smitty" Smith
1933 - 2021
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Laura Snyder and Marc Truitt donated to S.P.C.A. (MONCTON) INC.
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Please accept our sympathies. Ron was a friendly neighbour and a gentleman. We miss him greatly.
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Susan uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 13, 2021
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Please accept my most sincere condolences.
He came to my Dad’s (Jim Leggett) funeral, with Purdy, and made it a point to introduce himself to me. They, and Buckle, also went to the hospital to visit my Dad and I was told there was lots of laughter as they remembered their time together. Finally he was kind enough to send the following memory of my Dad which I sincerely appreciate.
When things are low, always remember the good times to lift you up.
Susan Leggett
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Andrew Buckle posted a condolence
Monday, September 13, 2021
So sorry to hear this. Dad and the group (Dick and Jimmy) always looked forward at getting together and reminiscing about the old times. Now sadly for us, they are all together again. Please accept my heartfelt condolences at your loss.
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George De Benedetti posted a condolence
Monday, September 13, 2021
Condolences to the family. We knew Ron as a teacher, master of languages, and as a caring person.
George, Angelique and Monica De Benedetti
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Kathy Amos posted a condolence
Monday, September 13, 2021
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing . He was one of my favorite teachers . Kind and caring . I would see him at Superstore in Amherst , Always a smile and a conversation . Really great guy , will be missed.
Kathy Amos
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Jeanne Aiton posted a condolence
Saturday, September 11, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He often called to check in on me after Howie passed in 2020. I miss his phone calls already. I'm so sorry for your loss. Jeanne Aiton
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Joanne Moores posted a condolence
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Dear Lori. Lynda, Jeff and Jamie, my deepest condolences to you and your families. I will always remember your father’s kindness and generous heart towards everyone he met. I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult time, and knowing that he’s happily singing with the angels. Blessed be.
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Audrey Thompson posted a condolence
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Lori, Lynda, Jamie and Jeff - so sorry to hear that Ron has passed, and that things were more difficult for him recently. Your lovely Dad taught me in Sackville in the late 1970s and I've never forgotten him. As well as being a spectacular teacher, when some of us in his French class expressed interest in learning another language, we landed on German and he so sweetly gave us his time after school once a week for the rest of that school year - true to his nature, he not only taught us language proficiency, but about the culture and the country too.
Ron and Lois also became great friends with my Mum and Dad (Tommy and Irene (RIP) Thompson) while they lived in Sackville in the late 1970s - Lori and Lynda you may recall them staying with your Mum and Dad in June of 1980 when they returned to Sackville from Barbados for my TRHS graduation...the day of our ceremony, friends and I had taken my little sister (about 6 at the time) to the dairy bar and filled her with hot dogs and ice-cream for lunch - she still remembers throwing up copiously during the proceedings, one of the Smiths swiftly coming to get her and taking her home, and being hosed down in the garden before being stripped and taken inside for bathing and re-dressing. When we returned to your house later, she was having a great time with your Mum and Dad (and the lovely big dog) - was happily basking in their attention (not missing us at all) and we were so grateful for their love and kindness.
Ron made an impression on every student - he had a knack for intuitively knowing how to reach the curiosity in each of us and tease the best of our potential out of us. I can still see him clearly standing outside of his TRHS classroom at the top of the stairs - that strong presence and the rich, booming voice as he called hello to students moving about, and the warm twinkle in those lovely eyes as we traipsed past him into the room.
A life well lived indeed, and a life that touched others deeply.
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Richard (Dick) Fillmore posted a condolence
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Our sincere condolences to the Smith family. Bertha and I shared many happy occasions with Ron and Lois. Ron introduced me to the “Retired Old Men Eating Out” coffee group when we moved back to Sackville. Ron’s love and unwavering dedication to Lois and Jamie was always evident! A wonderful caring human being! Richard and Bertha Fillmore
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Merrill Fullerton lit a candle
Saturday, September 11, 2021
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My sincere condolences to the Smith family. I had many a great conversations with Mr. Smith as members of SUC. I too remember fondly his booming voice in meetings and his sincere compassion and strong sense of duty. A loss to the community and to the neighborhood.
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Vivienne posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
I cleaned a whole red snapper for the first time in my life today in Ron's honour. I cooked it Creole style and it was delicious. All the time I was trying not to stab myself, I was hearing Ron's voice tell me that the scars on his hands were as a result of removing the bones from fish. He also said his favourite seafood was a perfectly cooked scallop. So sorry I cannot be at the celebration of life tomorrow, but will be there in spirit. Rest in peace dear Ron.
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Robert wilkin posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
I wanted to express our sincere condolences to Lori Linda Jeff and Jamie. Also to partners and grandchildren.
Robert & Elizabeth WIlkin
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Kathleen McMullen posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
To Ron's family: It was a pleasure to be a colleague of Ron's. He was always positive, and so focussed on his students and colleagues. Someone commented on his booming voice and I had to smile. It certainly was that. His warmth and friendliness to all was constant. With warm memories and condolences,
Kathleen McMullen
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Margo Conlon posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
To Lori, Lynda, Jeff and Jamie - my sincere condolences in the recent loss of your father. He was a great man. When he came to visit us in Montreal with your mother, we always knew he was in the room - between his voice and his physical presence - and he was always so interested in others and interesting to listen to. We have plenty of wonderful pictures and memories of the great times your parents shared with my parents and his other siblings and their spouses. They had so much fun together. May your memories of him bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Margo Conlon (nee Dufresne) and the Dufresne family.
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Gerry & Uta Bartlett Posted Sep 11, 2021 at 11:28 AM
We are so sorry to be away and unable to attend the celebration of life in honour of Ron, our long-time colleague at TRHS. He was always a friend to everyone, full of life and good humour. I know he will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
Uta and Gerry Bartlett
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Nancy Newton posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
Dear Lori, Lynda, Jamie, Jeff and families, Phil and I send our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear Dad, Grandfather and our Uncle Ron. We have lots of wonderful memories of family times, jokes, laughter and of course Uncle Ron’s big booming voice and oh that laugh! Although it is never easy to lose the ones we love I hope in time those cherished memories will replace tears with smiles and always keep him close. With love and sympathy, Phil and Nancy
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Vivienne posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
Dear Jeff, Lynda, Lori and families. What a wonderful life your dad lived and created for you all. I glimpsed a tiny fraction of his wonderful spirit, personality and worldliness in the very short time I knew him with our limited conversation. He was born the same year as my dad and had the same beautiful reverence for all cultures and religion. One of the things he said to me was, "people should understand that all people are the same". So worldly, so humble and such a kind himan being. It was an honour to know him. So unfortunate we did not meet sooner. Even in the most difficult part of his life journey, he remained a truly kind gentleman. May God keep you all in His tender loving care through the difficult days ahead. My sincere condolences, Vivienne
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Fred Veysey posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
Thinking of you as a family during this difficult time. I had Ron as a Vice-Principal at Woodstock High in the early 70’s and connected over the years in Moncton. I was able to share with him my journey in teaching and the influence he had on me as a young man. He was a caring and well respected educator and touched many lives. May God’s Holy Spirit Guide and Comfort you all during this time. Fred Veysey, Retired Vice-Principal
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Warren Weeks lit a candle
Friday, September 10, 2021
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My sincere condolences to you on passing of your father. He was a fine gentleman. May your many memories be a source of comfort.
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Pauline Milner pledged to donate to WORLD WILDLIFE FUND CANADA FOUNDATION-FONDATION DU FONDS MONDIAL POUR LA NATURE CANADA
Friday, September 10, 2021
I had the pleasure of being one of Mr. Smith's students at Tantramar. I always loved his stories!
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Rod & Brenda Allen posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
Sincere sympathy on the loss of Ron from Rod & Brenda Allen & family and also from Sackville UCW of which Lois was always a faithful member.
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Elaine Smith posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
Our condolences to the family! Ron was a great coworker when I was teaching and I enjoyed every conversation I had with him after that. I know his dedication to Lois was unwavering! A life well lived! Elaine and Al Smith
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Jill Henderson posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Your family is in my thoughts
Jill Henderson
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Diann and Glen Cosman posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2021
Dear Family ~ We are saddened for you to learn of the passing of your Dad and Grampy. May your memories of him bring peace to give you comfort. With our sincere sympathy, Glen and Diann Cosman
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Thursday, September 9, 2021
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