At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, January 2, 2012 of Centralia in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Mary (Dean) (Gaynor) Smyth and the late Josephine (Whitman) Smyth (1955). Dear father of Beverley Smyth and Jeanette Germaine of Stratford, Joanne Eagleson of London and Brenda Feeney of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Brendan Farr-Gaynor and fiancée Tara of Centralia and Amanda-Lynn and Bill Hughes of Ottawa; and great-grandfather of Aubrey and Ewan Gaynor. Predeceased by a son Bruce Gaynor (1978), sister Irene Theander and brother-in-law Hugo Theander.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (1 street west of Main), Exeter on Wednesday evening 7-9 PM where the complete funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 5th at 2 pm with Rev. Nancy Wetselaar officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Borden F. Smyth
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Ralph and Debbie Crandell
I was so sorry to hear of his passing. Regretfully, we were unaware of this and the funeral has passed. Our deepest regrets and condolences to Mary and the family. I spoke to Borden just this past summer at the wedding. I will carry with me years of fond memories of Borden dating back to my youth.
Our prayers are with you all.
Shelley Hickman
Dear Aunt Mary..I was saddened to hear about the passing of Uncle Borden.May you take great comfort in the memories you have together and strength from all of us who care so much for you..Thinking of you and sending all our love from your sister Shirley’s Family.Shelley Hickman,Debbie Ward,Vaughn &John Creemer..Greenwood,N.S.
Bonnie and Cam McArthur
We were very sorry to hear of Bordon’s passing. Our sincere condolence to you and your family. Take care.
Tom & Lorelei Gloor
Mary & family
We are so sorry for your loss. Tom has great memories of hanging out at your place with Bruce in the gardens and barn (where Basil was born). Borden and his gardens played a big role in making him the gardener he is today. Our thoughts are with you.
joanne eagleson
My dearest daddy…….may your gentle heart be singing as you cross over into another place. It is a priviledge to be a parent, and you have honoured this title with grace. You will be missed beyond words. Every time I listen to CBC radio or look at a beautiful garden I will think of you. Community active, quiet leader, sincere concern for friends, neighbours and family that describes you.Daddy was just so easy to be with. He was very comfortable in his beliefs, and followed thru on them. The quiet man had an uncanny ability to always know the wisest words to express the truth. He lived his life with integrity and honesty. I miss you all ready daddy. I hope you watch over all of your family, and keep them safe.Knowing you are watching over us will bring your family comfort. You are my hero.
Love you to the moon and back.
Joanne Eagleson
phyllis collett
i am sorry to hear of Bordons passing. My sincere condolences to the family. bless you
Jim and Ev Gaunt
Dear Mary and family:
We are very sorry to hear of Bordon’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. We have many great memories of times and travel together. We extend our sympathy to all of you.
Don and Darlene (Boyle) Lightfoot
Dear Mary and Family: Please accept our condolences.
Don and Darlene (Boyle) Lightfoot
Dear Mary and Family: Please accept our conolences.
Ron and Shirley Rose
Dear Bev and Symth family so sorry on hearing of Borden passing as I enjoyed staying at Borden’s place when I worked in Centralia and also your company Bev. I am not feeling the greatest as I have pneumonia and kidney problems and would have liked to attend visitation but that didn’t seem possble. Treasure the memories as I will. I will get talking to you Bev. Hang in.
Tina and Christian Prémont and family
Dear Mary and family,
Your are in our thoughts with the passing of a great man. Borden was a pleasant man that always had smiles for the kids and would help anyone. The community has suffered a loss, know that he will be missed.
Vickie Woods
Our dearest friend Joanne and family:
We are so sad to hear of your dad’s passing and know he will be missed, however never forgotten, as you are a reflection of him for sure, with all your humorous, sincere and loving stories to share of him. Reflect in all the beautiful moments you have had with him and know that he is at peace and always knew he was loved so much. We are always here for you Joanne.
Much love,
Vickie and Randy
Jeannette Germain & Beverley Smyth
Borden was a good gardener and a dear father, he could show us how to plant a garden, we had a great time with him. He loved to go out for dinners and car rides with us. We will miss that always. His generousity and calm personality will always be with us and greatly missed. Wonderful dad gone, but not forgotten.
Debi McKinnon
Aunt Mary, Brenda, Joanne, Bev and Jeanette, this is sent with heartflelt condolence at the passing of Uncle Borden. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by an entire community. May your memories sustain you at this difficult time. And may the knowledge that he lives with the angels to watch over you all bring you peace.
With Love and Prayers
Debi( McKinnon) Jena and Zach
Cambridge Ontario
barb and joe dewetering
Mary,Brenda. and family”
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father(Borden)our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Doug&Noreen Smith
we are so sad to hear of bordon passing.he will be deeply missed by residents of Centralia,he wasfriendly and always neighborly with a wave and how you doing.may your great memories guide you through your time of loss
Shannon Clark
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. I will say this as we will miss them and grieve the loss of their company, keep in mind they are so lucky because they are going home to be with God. Take this time to celebrate the life they had while laughing and reminiscing.
God Bless, Shannon Clark (DUA Stratford)
wies klein ovink
Dear beverly and Janet and your family,
Sorry to hear that your father pased away and i want to say
that i am with you in my thouchts and my condolences for you and janet and the whole family.
With love Wies
Steve & Monique Dean
Mary & Brenda, We are thinking of you in this time of sadness. Uncle Borden was a great man…. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Steve & Monique.
Kevin & Connie Elliott
Mary, Brenda & family
So sorry to hear of the loss of a dear husband and dad. He was a very friendly and kind man and a good jokester. Loved to talk to him and watch him dance. l will always remember him and l am sure you will have a great angel watching over you every day.
Love
Kevin & connie
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Mary and family – so sorry to hear of Bordie’s passing. We will greatly miss our wonderful neighbour and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time as we can not be there.
Wayne and Sonia
Margaret Williamson { Inson }
So sorry for your loss…….. Borden was always a gentleman and a wonderful man. I always loved talking to him. May beautiful memories help you through difficult hours. Marg Williamson { Inson }
John Ziler & Stan Hansford
We are very sorry to hear of Borden’s passing and our condolences to Mary and family ,Bev and Jeannette,and Joanne.It is always hard to lose a spouse and parent.The longer they live the more you love them.
Lynda Hillman-Rapley and Esther Hillman
Our deepest sympathy!
Margaret Brintnell
Mary & Family – I am so sorry to hear of Bordie’s passing.
As you know I worked with Bordie for a lot of years
and have nothing but great memories of him. He was a
wonderful kind person and will be missed by many.
Please accept my condolences and I want you to know
my thoughts are with you all.
Pauline Overholt
My most sincere sorrow to all who knew and loved “Borden” His quiet presence in your lives will be a deafening loss for sure.
He was a wonderful role model to me as a kind and gentle man who always had time to “chat” ….I will always remember him in his beautlful garden, working away…. gently whistling. Rest in Peace….with Love Pauline (one of the Centralia girls)
Tanya McNicol
Brenda, Brendan, Amanda-Lynn and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. He was a very nice man and will missed by all those whose live’s he touched. May your memories live on and may he soar with many other gaurdian angels.
Tanya
Russ and Mary Brintnell
Bev so sorry to hear about your fathers passing and you have our deepest sympathy and prayers, as Shirley always had good things to say about him.
Mel & Glenda Lather
Our sincere condolences Mary and family. Borden will be greatly missed by all of his friends and neighbours.
Bill and Darlene Van Bergen
Mary and family our condolences on the passing of borden he was a really nice man and will be dearly missed by alot of his neighbours and long time friends.we were very blessed to have known borden and he will never be forgotten.
Larry & Sharon Gibson & Percy Knee & families
Dear Mary we are so sad for your loss of a Great man yesterday. He will be missed by all of us. Know that he is i a better place and will suffer no more. We are here for you for anything you need as we have been for years now. Our community has lost a wonderful man and neighbor, Please remember all the good times and it will help you get through this difficult time. All our love to you and the girls and family
Mel and Kathy Winger
So sorry to hear of Bordon,s passing. Our sincere condolences to Mary and your family. We will miss talking to him when we pass by on our walks.