Donald Haig Smith
Died: August 28, 2002 | Place:
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SMITH
Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, August 28, 2002, Donald Haig Smith of London in his 82nd year, after a lengthy but brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Dear father of Simon Smith and his wife Andjela of Toronto; Gaebrielle Anders and her husband James, Melody Smith-Kristofer and her husband Jason, and Aimee Smith all of Los Angeles. Dear brother of Mrs. Lily McNamee of Hamilton and Mrs. Ivy Wallace of Dorchester. Predeceased by his sisters Madge, Ruby, Violet, Ada, May and his brother Billy. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Jacob, Noah, Luke, Katia and Samuel. Don, a decorated WWII veteran, was among many things an acclaimed tenor, actor, teacher, and Native American arts and history enthusiast. In his early career as an entertainer Don travelled extensively throughout Europe and North America performing both on stage and on television. A career highlight being a request to perform for HM, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother at the London Palladium. Closer to home, Don went on to host his own television program on the CBC called Trail Scout” promoting his love of Native American culture and arts”
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my conolence to the family.
I have known your Dad since the 1960’s I lived at Park Towers across from your home. Don often talked about his family who he loved very much. I taught at Tweedmuirs School with Don he was a wonderful man and contributed so much to society. My Deepest Sympathies, Mary
SINCERE CONDOLENCES FROM BRIAN WALLACE(DON’S NEPHEW)(IVY WALLACE’S SON)AND MY WIFE,MARILYN.DON WAS ALWAYS FUN TO BE AROUND.HE WILL BE MISSED.