SMITH: After a courageous battle, at the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Douglas “Doug” Smith formerly of RR 2, Zurich, age 66. Beloved husband of Christine (Market) Smith of Zurich. Loved father & father-in-law of Vicky & Rob Bushey of Goderich, Stacey & Guy Kirk of Hensall, Penny & Rob Martin of Goderich, Cassandra Smith & partner Dylan Veenstra of Hensall. Loving papa of Kaylyn Kirk, Liam Bushey, Madison and Jedson Martin. Dear brother & brother-in-law of Jim & Mary Ann Smith, Heather Smith, Pauline & Dave Turner, LeRoy Meloche, Mark & Jill Market, Ken Market, Theresa Market, MaryLou Martin, MaryAnn & Serge Desrochers, Brenda & Henry Martens, Karen Kelders & Ron Pieters, Catherine & Matt Relouw. Loved by his many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Douglas & Cecilia (Whillians) Smith, father and mother in-law Howard & Evangeline Market, sister-in-law Barb Meloche and brother-in-law Ernest Martin. Resting at T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with visitation on Sunday, February 2, from 1 to 4 pm. Where the Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11 am. Pastor Steve Albrecht officiating. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donation to Alzheimer’s Society of Clinton, Teen Challenge London or charity of choice.
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Jessica Vanderhaar
Dear Christine & girls, I’m so so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing! I’m thinking of you all ❤️
Denise Reaume
Dear Christine. I was speaking with Aunt Bea yesterday and learned of your sad loss. Wishing you strength & peace.
Take good care. Condolences to your girls & their families, cousin Denise
John and and Rita Smits
Christine
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
John and Rita Smits
LoriDietrich
Christine and family
My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy.
Prayers ❤️
Lorie Van Valkengoed
My deepest sympathies to your family Cassie.
Dick & Barb Rau
Our deepest sympathy Christine and girls. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick & Barb Rau
Blue Water Rest Home
Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Linda Ferguson
Christine and family:
Our sincere condolences.
Linda and Jim Ferguson
Jared Van V
Deepest condolences to all. Doug will be deeply missed.
Rick & Barb Dalrymple
Dear Christine, Vicky & Rob, Stacey & Guy, Penny & Rob, Cassie & Dylan-Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your loving husband, Dad and Grandpa. Treasure the wonderful memories.
Karn Durdin
Dear Christian and family, I so sorry to hear of your loss of Douglas. Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Charlene and Rodger Finkbeiner
Dear Christine, Sending our deepest sympathy to you and families
Annie
To All the Smith family. We remember Doug as always knwiung where to find what we wanted at Home Hardware What a lovely man. We are so sad to hear of his passing. So happy he can rest at long last Love Annie and James Morris
Fred Ducharme
Deepest sympathy to Christine and girls. Doug was a super nice fella and friend. Glad we were neighbour’s for years.
Leanne & Mike Restemayer
Our deepest sympathies. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Mike & Jo-Dee DesJardine
My mom and dad (Jerry & Shirley Steele) have asked that I send their love and condolences at this most difficult time. They remember the fun times at Turnbull’s Grove and what a kind, caring family the Smith’s were. They were sad to hear of the passing of “Young Doug” as they often called him. My mom is not well enough to attend but wants you to know that you are in their thoughts.
Please accept condolences from Mike and myself.
Sending heartfelt hugs from Jerry & Shirley Steele, your friends from Turnbull’s Grove❤️
Karen McInnes Downing
Christine and family, I was saddened when Catherine called me about Doug. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
Christine and families.
I am so sorry to hear that Doug has passed….. I hope you can all cherish the wonderful memories you have of this special man….You are all in our prayers as you grieve…sending hugs…
Judy & Gerard Grenier
Christine & family
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Don & Charlene
Christine & family:
Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Doug. We truly enjoyed being your neighbours for many years. Doug was always there for anyone who needed help and we know he will be greatly missed.
Don & Charlene
Bill and Cheryl (Rau) Tong
Dear Christine and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss of a great husband loving father and grandfather, Doug.
He was such a good guy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
May he RIP
Hugs
Francis Denomme
My deepest sympathy to Doug’s family
Jean Lavis
Penny is dear friend of mine and these parents have raised one heck of a lady. She is beyond amazing . I never met Doug or Christine but I remember this beautiful storey from years back. I believe it was shortly after he was diagnosed. Penny’s mom found a extension cord all taped up. On that tape Doug wrote .
Doug +Christine = ❤️, over and over again . In my mind right then I knew exactly where Penny got her cuteness:) Thinking of you all . Xo
Heather Vanderlip
Dearest Penny, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My heart breaks for you and your family as you grieve. Cherish every memory of him always! Think of him in the small things that make you smile, like the crunchy sound of the fresh snow under your feet. I pray the peace that surpasses all understanding comfort you at this difficult time. Love, Heather Vanderlip
Barb Martin8TrQy
To the smith family It with great sadness in hearing of Doug passing. My deepest sincere condolences and prayers to the Smith family.. Hugs to all the family.
Brenda favourite sister in law
Doug was such a great person. I have never met a man that was always smiling, always wanting to help at our get together and he loved my grandsons like they were his own. He surely will be missed but knowing for sure that he is with Jesus is a precious comfort to us. Sending unending love to Chris and family❤️
Liz Martens
My deepest sympathy for your loss of Doug. He was always struck me as such a gentle guy. My heart goes out to all of you.
Natalie Steenstra
Penny and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of us at CL-CH are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our hearts are with you as you mourn the loss of your father.
Erin Schooley
Thinking of you all, and wishing you peace and comfort.