William Smith
July 26, 2022
July 26, 2022
July 26, 2022
22 November 1926 – 26
July 2022
Vic as his friends
and family knew him passed peacefully at home having nearly reached his 96th
birthday. Friends and family will remember him for his many hobbies: sailing, painting, custom bicycle building,
day-trading, and community service. He was pre-deceased by his parents Harold
Cecil Smith and Kathleen Patricia (Nelson) Smith, his sister Dorothy Evelyn
(Smith) Hadlow, and grandson Kurt Cody Smith. He is survived by his brother
Douglas Paul Smith, his three children Joanne Marcia Smith (husband Miles
Drake), Gregory Abbott Smith, and Lauren Brenda (Smith) Copus; his
grandchildren Bryan Cole Smith (wife Colleen) and Amanda Jean (Copus) Cohen
(husband Anthony); and Smokey – his beloved cat. In keeping with Vic’s wishes, cremation will take place with
Just-Cremations.ca. Please post messages of condolence at Obituary Notices & Condolences -
Just-Cremation (justcremation.ca). If so
inclined, memorial contributions may be sent to the Sharing Abundance Program, Sharing
Abundance | Offering welcoming places where food and community meet. (sharingabundance.ca).
You are invited to leave a personal message for the family.
Sending our dear cousins and nieces Joanne, and Lauren and nephew Greg and dear sister and Aunt Phoebe: We are sending you our condolences at this difficult time. We know that growing up you developed strength of character and independence from your parents and from learning how to live life to its fullest. We have made a donation to Sharing Abundance in your Dad's memory and in honour of you. With our love, Debbie, David, Aunt Elisabeth, Karin and Stephen
~ Debbie, Elisabeth, Karin and Stephen Michnick and David Tomczak
To all our family I leave condolences for the passing of a unique father. From him I learned about so many things - a strong work ethic, love of nature and animals, love of hiking and camping, love of sailing. He encouraged us to live our dreams, and supported my career choice as a veterinarian even though at the time it was thought of as a career for men (how that has changed). He was very independent and strong mentally throughout his life up until his passing. May his spirit soar and his final rest be in peace.
Joanne
~ Joanne Smith