Ted Smith
Died: June 22, 2004 | Place:
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Surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, Ted (Poppy) Smith, in his 90th year, passed away at University Hospital. Ted was received in Heaven by his sisters, Orla McBride and Eleanor Harang, both of Windsor and his first born child, Carolyn, wife of Donald Donohue, of Calgary. Ted is survived by his former wife, Margaret Smith and was a dear father to Beverly Maxwell and her husband Les of Vancouver, Virginia Golding of Vancouver, Christine Foerster of London, Ted Smith and his wife Kim of London, Elizabeth Deaville and her husband Brian of London and Debra Levesque and her husband Michael of Colfax, California. Also surviving Ted are his loving siblings. Elworth, Marvin and Marion, his many nieces and nephews and his eight grandchildren; Sean, Scott, Megan, Trevor, Jessica, Jeremy, Bridget and Jacob. Ted will also be sadly missed by his dear and devoted friend, Louise Chipchase of London. Ted was an active and faithful member of the London Kiwanis Club and made his living in the furnature industry. Ted took great pride in his career. During these years Ted developed a beautiful and lasting friendship with Ian McCrimmon of London. Ted was a unique individual and will be greatly missed by all, there simply will be no other like our Poppy”. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home”
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Poppy was the only grandfather I knew. I have so many memories, most of which are at the cottage, my favorite is being bribed with jubejubes! He led a long life with us and has moved on to the next chapter with Carolyn, that I truly believe.
All my love to Poppy and our family,
Jessica
Dear Ginny and family,
May the peace of God, which surpasses our understanding surround you and comfort you at this time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May you find solace in your heavenly father’s love for you.
With Love.
Trace
I spent more time with Poppy when I was much younger, but I remember him to be a good grandfather (most of the time; you know about the bag of candy Poppy!).
Everybody has their own way of expressing love; Poppy’s was to tell me he was going to stick my head in the sand when I came to visit him. Even at that age I knew he meant well, that was his way, and I laughed.
Some people never get to know their grandparents, so I’m thankful for the time I had with you Poppy. I hope you are now in a place all of us would envy.
My deepest condolences to all the family.
Love Jeremy
Sincere condolances to your entire family. Chrissie you are in my thoughts – your Dad was indeed a special man and I enjoyed his visits back to the Sofa Gallery.
I have since retired from the Sofa Gallery and am living in Inverhuron, so am unable to pay my respects in person. Please know I will be thinking of you tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Beth Gillis
Hello Everyone: My thoughts have been with you these past few days and while today, understandably, will be filled with many emotions, I believe that above all, it is a time to celebrate a life, one that has been long and full and in Ted’s own unique fashion, colourful too.
Candidly, Ted was a challenge for me. Perhaps he was for others too. He was a good guy at heart, I think, and father to a remarkable bunch of people who, like him, have touched other lives for the good. Surely this is the most important measure of a person.
I don’t think Ted was terribly impressed with me when I came into his life and I’m sure he wasn’t amused that my presence was becasue Ginny had caught my eye. All the same, I was welcomed into the home he had worked hard to provide for Margaret and his children and it was this kindness that I remember. So very often in life, it is the little things that mean so much and are the mark of a caring soul.
Wherever Ted is now he’s making himself known. He was a salesman’s salesman and a good friend to those who really got to know him. As I’ve said, I didn’t really get to know the man like you, but I shall recall him with a smile on my face. I hope today you will too.
Love from Peter and best wishes from Kathy