George Ernest Smith went home to join his Lord and Saviour at Bayfield Manor on Wednesday March 3/2021 at the age of 86.
George was born the oldest son of Charles and Nola Smith in 1934 in Park Hill, Ontario. The family then moved to Hamilton where George was soon joined by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He is predeceased by his brothers Jack and Bill and by his sisters Maria and Debbie.
George met his wife Lois Frost in Oakville, Ontario in 1953 and they married September 25th, 1954 and had 3 children; Wayne (Diana), Gregg (Suzan) and Donna (Allan). He is greatly loved by his grandchildren Derek (Kim), Stephen (Cathy), Shannon (Shannon), Leigh (Rob) and great grandchildren Vanessa and Peyton, Aaron and Nathan and Aray and Ryder.
George served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 38 years and retired as a MWO. He served in several locations in Canada and overseas.
George was an active member of the Kemptville Christian Reformed Church for over 50 years and was also an avid golfer and was a member of Rideau Glen Golf Course for many years. George also enjoyed skiing and travelling.
There will be a private service (due to COVID) held at the Kemptville Christian Reformed Church. Spring Interment South Gower Cemetery.
The Smith Family welcome any and all stories, photos and memories that you would like to share. They can be sent to Donna at janddpetersen@yahoo.ca
Donations to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
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Henry and Rose Mulder says
March 10, 2021 at 9:20 amOur sincere condolences to the Smith Family. May each of you find comfort in the knowledge he is at peace with his heavenly Father.
Peter and Jackie says
March 12, 2021 at 8:39 amPeter and I have great memories of George. Peter spent many hours with him on the golf course and on the ski hills. He was a great friend to our family.
Josephine and David says
March 12, 2021 at 4:01 pmI remember the first time David and I met George. We had just begun attending Kemptville CRC. The new renovations had just been completed. George was so spry and alive. He used to RUN up the stairs from the fellowship hall to the sanctuary. This would have been possibly 15 or so years ago. A memorable individual. Our deepest sympathies to your family. Cherish the memories of your Dad and grandfather. In years to come the memories will bring comfort, joy, and at times a good laugh. May God Bless all of you
Regina Faber (nee: VanDenBroek) says
March 14, 2021 at 9:14 pmOur condolences to the Smith family. I have many fond memories of “Grandpa George.” Both George and Lois had an impact on our family. Their love and kindness will not be forgotten.
One memory that stands out is that George convinced us that you could eat the mushrooms that we had in our backyard. He gathered them and proceeded to prepare steak with mushrooms. To this day, I still enjoy that dish.
Praying that God will surround you all with his presence during this time of loss. Also celebrating that he is now free of pain and praising God in heaven.
Dianne Boyd Radford says
March 15, 2021 at 7:47 amI have many fond memories of getting together with George and Lois over the years! We often got together when Lois was working part time at Kemptville Public School. I loved hearing him reminisce about some of the things that had happened and places they had travelled and lived when he was in the military. I loved George’s infectious sense of humour!
Dianne Boyd Radford