William Gerald Smith (Gerry) Online Memorial Tribute

In Memory Of William Gerald (Gerry) Smith

11th December 1926 – 31st December 2007

"'Gone But Never Forgotten'"

This memorial website was created in the memory of William Gerald (Gerry) Smith, born in Preston lancashire England on the 11th December 1926 and passed away on the 31st December 2007, 81 years of age.

Biography

Full Name: William Gerald (Gerry) Smith

Born: 11th December 1926

Passed Away: 31st December 2007

Age: 81 years of age

Location: Kitchener Ontario

Country: Canada

Spouse: Doreen Emerson(Paine)

Father: William Smith

Mother: Florence Smith

Birth Place: Preston lancashire England

Children: Paul (Smax) Beverly Nigel Garry Jeremy

Siblings: Ronnie Tom Jim Leonard George Derek

Occupation: Retired

Memorial Links

This memorial was created by Bev on 3 Jan 2008(update)

In Memory Of William Gerald (Gerry) Smith

Survived By: brothers Tom George & Derek.

THE FINAL YEARS!

We remember our Dad "Gerry" with a smile on our face as we picture him with his cheeky grin and his wonderful sense of humour.
The value's of friendship,strength,courage,kindess & love was instilled in all of us,that's how Dad lived his life and his motto was always"What is-IS". He always looked for the best in people and in any situation,he never complained even during his long and painful illness.
He was always there to offer any help needed to anyone,whether they were friend,acquaintance or stranger and he always treated people with kindness & respect.
The importance of family & friends is Dad's legacy to us.
He emigrated with our Mum Doreen from England to Canada in 1986 to be with us all.
Dad loved his family & friends and we all felt that love.
We will miss him but he has left us all with beautiful memories.We love you Dad and never will forget you!

Funeral arrangments are as follows.
Cremation will precede the memorial service to be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd,
116 Queen Street North Kitchener, on Saturday January 12th 2008 at 11:00a.m.
Immediately following this a celebration Of Gerry's Life will be held @ The Cape Breton Club,124
Sydney St S Kitchener.Ontario.

Poetry In Memory of William Gerald Smith

The Happy Secret | My Childhood | Smile | You'll Never Walk Alone | At last

PHOTO ALBUMS

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Dad..always smiling!

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dad's smiling face at home with his large circle of family & friends

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Married life

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Mum & dad on their wedding day October 8th 1953

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VISITOR GUESTBOOK - SYMPATHY & CONDOLENCES

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3 Jan 2009 - Michelle Smith signed this guestbook in memory of William Gerald Smith You are deeply missed. We toasted you at 12 bells on New Years, listening to Frank Sinatra, New York, New York. 29 1st ave is not the same without you. I hope you have both found peace and happiness together. ... ť read more		31 Dec 2008 - Bev signed this guestbook in memory of William Gerald Smith The year has gone by so fast dad..but i know not a day has gone by where we weren't thinking of you & talking about you..your "gerry" jokes & humour will live on forever and whenever we can family get together ... ť read more

31 Dec 2008 - Garry signed this guestbook in memory of William Gerald Smith Dad, you are so dearly missed. Life is not the same without you around. Always thinking of you ť read more		31 Dec 2008 - Amanda Burns signed this guestbook in memory of William Gerald Smith Gerry, you will be forever in our hearts and thoughts and we have incredible memories of all the times we spent together.... we miss you love Amanda, Mark, Ione and Liam xxxxxxxxxx we will toast you and Doreen ... ť read more

31 Dec 2008 - Louise signed this guestbook in memory of William Gerald Smith Gerry, You are missed tremendously, Love Loo xox Grandad, we all miss you .I miss you too! by .love zoe !!!!! ť read more		31 Dec 2008 - jade,nic & owen signed this guestbook in memory of William Gerald Smith wow,its been a year tommorow since you past but still you've been with me in my heart I love you grandad ť read more

13 Jan 2008 - Vardal family signed this guestbook in memory of William Gerald Smith Dear Bugra, Without a question today, Saturday January 12th will be a very emotional day for all of you. We are sharing the emotions and the sadness of family members over there. Knowing and understand... ť read more		10 Jan 2008 - James and Jean Ann signed this guestbook in memory of William Gerald Smith We will never forget Gerry, especially his swimming trunks. His love of life, even in those last, tough days, never left him and thankfully his love of bad jokes will live on in his sons. We will always remembe... ť read more

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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Granddaughter jade smith	Family Friend Lottie	Granddaughter Carla	Son Nigel
Niece Angela	Granddaughter natalie	Son Garry	Friend Ian
Passer By / Other Uta	Son Bugra	Family Friend Mick	Daughter Bev

AUTHOR JOURNAL

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14 Jan 2008 - Bev wrote in journal:
On behalf of the family,I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came out to pay their Last Respects to our Dad on Saturday. To all family & friends in England,we felt you all with us. It was a bea...
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11 Jan 2008 - Bev wrote in journal:
Wednesday January 9th,a dark and stormy day,quite fitting really as today was the day you were cremated. No ceremony here like there would be in England, Nigel was just notified to go and pick up your ashes! ...
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10 Jan 2008 - Bev wrote in journal:
Today Dad's obituary has gone in the Lancashire evening post,I hope all his friends from Lostock hall,the British Legion & Conservative Club get to read it. Those places were like home to him back in the days!...
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VISITOR FLOWERS

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14 Mar 2010 Bev placed this flower in memory Thinking of you on English Mothers Day Mum	3 Jan 2010 smax placed this flower in memory never 4get ya pops	1 Jan 2010 Bev & Bugra placed this flower in memory In our hearts & thought's at New Year,2nd year without you & missed more than you could ever know!

1 Dec 2009 Bev & Bugra placed this flower in memory In loving memory..thinking of you today mum xxx	30 Jul 2009 Bev placed this flower in memory thinking of you on your special day mum..miss you!	20 Jun 2009 Bev placed this flower in memory With loving memories on fathers day dad

31 Dec 2008 smax placed this flower in memory wow-i yr without u is too long!!!!	31 Dec 2008 Bev placed this flower in memory can't believe a year has passed,you are always in our thoughts dad..Love you! xo	31 Dec 2008 jade placed this flower in memory all the pedals cant show how much i loved you

11 Dec 2008 Bev & Bugra placed this flower in memory Thinking of you today on your birthday dad.	1 Dec 2008 Bev placed this flower in memory in loving memory mum..thinking of you today	31 Jul 2008 Nidge, Weeze & Zoe'Avalon placed this flower in memory In Loving memory to the Qween of Qweens ..we have all lost a very Special part of our souls that c

VISITOR CANDLES

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Bev & Bugra lit this candle on 1 Jan 2010 in memory of William Gerald Smith	angela lit this candle on 22 Aug 2009 in memory of William Gerald Smith	brenda smith lit this candle on 4 Jan 2009 in memory of William Gerald Smith

MIchelle Smith lit this candle on 3 Jan 2009 in memory of William Gerald Smith	jade,nic & owen again lit this candle on 31 Dec 2008 in memory of William Gerald Smith	Bev Vardal lit this candle on 1 Dec 2008 in memory of William Gerald Smith

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James and Jean Ann lit this candle on 10 Jan 2008 in memory of William Gerald Smith	Lia, Dave, & kids lit this candle on 9 Jan 2008 in memory of William Gerald Smith	belinda lit this candle on 9 Jan 2008 in memory of William Gerald Smith