Passed peacefully at home in Hensall, surrounded by her family, in her 67th year on Friday, October 30, 2026. Beloved wife of Paul W. Smale. Loved step-mom of Jeff and Ashley Smale. Granny of Colby, Layla, and Remy Smale. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jeff and Rhonda Hedden, Larry Stire, Debbie and John Arnold, Mike and Donna Smith, Brenda Smale, Ruth and John Erb, Sylvia Smale, and Shirley Southcott and Harry Plantenga. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Dorothy and Fred Smithson, and Ron and Wanda Hedden, grandmother Iva Hedden, and her siblings-in-law Tracey Stire, Kenneth Smale, Otto Smale, and Leonard Smale.
The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to Saint Elizabeth nurses and PSWs for the care and support provided to Bev and her family over the last month and special thanks to Charlene.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bev’s life will be held at a later date. Please check back for service details. Interment McTaggert Cemetery.
Donations to Canadian Lung Association – BREATHE in Bev’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
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Emily Smale/Janet Traquair/Doug Jones
Thinking of you all at this time! Will cherish the memories and laughs shared with her. Heaven gained one hell of a gardener! Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers
Bev Branderhorst
Paul and family
My sincere condolences to you all
Karn Durdin
To all of Bev’s family, relatives and friends our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to everyone. May she rest in peace and not be in pain. She will be missed.
Karn Durdin and
Don Thornton
Karol Boyd
So sorry to hear of Bev passing, l thoroughly enjoyed working with her at Queensway and meeting up again at D&D. Always great humor. My condolences to the family. 🤗 Karol Boyd
Brenda and Walt
Paul, our condolences to you, your family & all of Bev’s friends on losing her too soon.
Brenda & Walt Vermunt
Greg Campbell
So sorry for your loss Paul,Jeff,Ashley and family
Our condolences
Greg and Launda Campbell
Sue Wilson
Paul, Jeff and Ashley and family, siblings, and Smale family, heartfelt condolences on your loss. Cherish your precious memories . You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Fletcher
So sorry to hear of Bev’s passing she was a great person Condolences to Paul and Family
Dianne De Wys
Paul & family. My heartfelt sympathy to all.
Janet Saur
So sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. I will remember the times of friendship. Rest in peace Bev.
Elaine and Don Beauchamp
Jeff ,Ashley and Families So sorry to hear the loss of your mom and grandma Our Condolences Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time Hugs
Cory King
Paul, Jeff, Ashley and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Bev was a big part of my life growing up. Condolences to you all.
Township of Lucan Biddulph
On behalf of the Township of Lucan Biddulph Staff & Council, please accept our deepest sympathies. We are all thinking of you and your family during this time
Tammy Preszcator
Paul, Jeff, Ashley and family, we are very sorry your loss . It has been a difficult last few months but Bev is in a better place now. Keeping you all in our thoughts. Tammy & Markus
Francis Denomme
My condolences to Bev’s family
Dianne Underhill
Paul and family Sorry to hear of Bev passing she was always so nice when i saw her RlP Bev
Darlene Vanbergen
Sorry for your loss paul jeff and families cherish allthose memories hugs
Dan Durdin
Sorry for your loss our prayers and thoughts are with paul and all of the family and friends
Greg ,Brenda Dayman
Jeff, Ashley, Paul & Families
Sorry to see the passing of Bev. thinking of you all.
Rick Heywood
Paul and Jeff,
I am sorry to hear of your loss and may your memories comfort you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John&Dawn Brown
Paul and family we are sorry to hear of Bev’s passing, thinking of all of you at this difficult time
Charles Dalrymple
Paul and family. Sorry to hear about Bev passing. Charlie and Barb Dalrymple
Cindy Beaver
So sorry to hear about Bev’s passing. She was a great women. My deepest sympathy to Paul and the whole family.
Albert & Trudy Rooseboom
Paul, Jeff, Ashley and family,
So sorry to hear of Bev’s passing.
Our sincere condolences.
Peter Bisback
Dear Paul and family. Sending condolences to you as you grieve the loss of Bev.
Peter Bisback
Mark & Sandra Consitt
We are so sorry for your loss. Bev was a great gal. We had a lot of laughs at work. And there were many times when she gave me wonderful gardening ideas. She was very talented. RIP Bev
Mark & Sandra
Jim Oesch
Paul and families
So sad to see Bev has passed away . Sending me condolences
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Dear Smale and Hedden Families so shocked and saddened to learn of Bev’s passing…she will be missed by many who knew and loved her ..far to young..with sympathy at this very sad time..Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Doug & Deb Masse
Paul, Jeff and Ashley and family,
Our deepest sympathies on Bev’s passing. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this very sad time.
Doug Coward
Sending our condolences
Cowboy and Cottel
Betty Beer
Paul, Jeff and Ashley, and family,
So sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. She was a friendly Tinkertown neighbour, and a great gardener.
Sincere condolences
Betty and Tony
Carol Gascho
So sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. I remember her as an awesome co worker at Queensway. She was a kind, compassionate person.
Rose and Wayne Hoffman
Paul our heart aches for you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Wayne and Rose
Jerry , Linda & Craig Traquair
Dear Paul,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Bev had a great sense of humour and a gift with flowers and plants.
Sincere condolences.
Susan Riley
Sending deepest condolences on Bev’s passing.
Louise haggitt
Paul, Jeff and family
So sorry to hear of Bevs passing. She will live on in your hearts and will be watching over you all.
RIP Bev fly high you now have your wings
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Paul & all Bev’s loved ones, sending heartfelt condolences in Bev’s passing.
Tammy Hawkins
Paul, so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are sent your way Tammy (Canadian tire)
Karen Dickins
Paul, my deepest condolences. Bev was a great gal, loved Jeff, Ashley and the kids as any “mom” would do. She was totally your soul mate.
Cherish your memories and know she fought the hard fight. May she rest in peace.
Sending hugs to you and the kids.
Tony & Alma Dayman
Paul & family
So very sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Bev
Doug & Audrey
Paul, Jeff, Ashley & Family
Deepest Sympathy on Bev’s passing.
May the good memories of Bev bring some comfort to everyone.
Dave Frayne
To Paul, family and friends
Sorry to learn of Bev’s passing.
Our condolences to all, gone far too soon.
Tom and Julia Dickins
Dear Paul, Jeff and family Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time.
Jamie willert
Omg words cant describe the loss of bev my sincere condolences to Paul n Jeff and family. The fun times we all had in the backyard and in the shed. RIP my friend gunna miss the talks n hugs. Till we meet again love ya
Gary and Louise Heywood
To Paul Jeff and family so sad to hear of Bev’s passing please except our deepest sympathy.
Joanne Willert
Paul Jeff Ashley & families
Sending condolences to you & your families.
So sad to hear of Bev’s passing. I have lots of
great memories of Bev when we were back door neighbors.
She was a very talented lady when it came to her gardens, flower
arrangements & her decorating for special occasions. Remember
all the good times & memories. Sending hugs to all of you.
R I P Bev💕
Sherrie Broderick
Sending my very deepest condolences to the Smale and Hedden families. I remember her as such a sweet soul. Far too young…
June McDowell
My condolences Paul and families!
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!
Jim and Tammy Dickins
Paul our deepest sympathies go out to you, Jeff, Ashley and the rest of the family with the passing of Bev. She is at rest now with no suffering.
Evelyn Vincent`
To Bev’s family
Sincere sympathy
Bev was so kind to Sim and loved her as did I. May the good memories bring comfort. Hugs and prayers
Jane Lynd
Paul and family,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Bev.
I hope the memories you hold close bring you moments of comfort as you navigate this loss.
Mike & Linda Haggitt
Our condolences to Paul & family.
Mike & Linda Haggitt
Our condolences to Paul & family.
Sue Page
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Bev. Bev was a fun loving lady, always fun to be around.
Dave & Sue Page
Brenda Rooseboom
Paul (Big Brother)
I’m so Sorry for your loss. Sending my Condolences and Hugs
Brenda
Bonnie Ziler
Paul and family
My sincere condolences.
I got to know Bev better when we worked together at the green house. A job we both hated but we made our own fun. We had many laughs and that is how I will remember her.
I was shocked to hear of her passing and my heart goes out to her family.
Take care
Bonnie
Natalie Lockie Mason
I’m so sorry for your loss, Bev had a heart of gold. Rest in peace Bev 🌸
Karen & Randy Stanlake
Our condolences to the whole family. Bev and all the Hedden family went to school with us (the Clippertons) at Sir John A Macdonald in London.
Take comfort she is no longer suffering. Always cherish the great memories!
Heather and Gerard Rempel
Dear Paul,
So many fun memories of vacations spent with you and Bev! I always tried to make my gardens as beautiful as hers by listening to her awesome advice! Will miss her laugh! May she Rest In Peace.