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SMITH: Edward (Ed) of Zurich

April 5, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 60 Condolences

SMITH: Edward (Ed) of Zurich

Peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 of Zurich in his 79th year. Loving husband of Dorothy Smith (née Devine). Dear father of Patti and Jamie Hunt; Catherine (predeceased); Deb Smith and Mike Horner; and Jeff and Donna Smith. Loving grandfather of Melanie and Nick McKenzie, Bradley and David Hunt; Megan, Jennifer and Michael Smith. Cherished brother to Bill, George, Eileen, Raymond, Joyce, Donald, Gord, Margaret, Donna, Jean, Helen, and Bob. Predeceased by brothers Lloyd, Russell, Ralph, Leo, Gerald, and Jim. Loving son to the late Adelbert and Laura Smith. Ed will be missed by many, many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, Zurich on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Thursday evening at 7 PM.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 22 Mary Street, Zurich on Friday, April 7th at 11 AM with Fr. Matthew George Presiding. Interment St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Zurich.

Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Susan Riley

    April 11, 2017 at 8:33 PM

    The Hensall Solo Club will truly miss seeing Ed on Thursday nights. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Smith family.

  2. Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre Staff

    April 10, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    Please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

    Your Ivey Spencer Family

  3. Jim Chapman

    April 8, 2017 at 12:45 AM

    Dorothy and
    The Smith Family
    Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. I have good memories of our travel time together.

  4. Frank & Leona Nigh

    April 7, 2017 at 2:45 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to all the Smith family, We have known Ed for many years as I grew up almost across the road from the Smith family, & a lot of good times were had. May God bless you, & enjoy the memories. Frank & Leona Nigh

  5. Patti-Ann Dickert

    April 7, 2017 at 12:24 PM

    Dear Dorothy, Patti, Debbie, Jeff and family,

    I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Ed, such a big loss to all that knew him. I can still remember all the times I sat around your dinner table as a kid listening to all of his stories, all the laughter, him instructing me on how to make his famous mashed potatoes and gravy dams, which I might add, was brilliant for me as a kid, I could go on and on. He certainly made dinner time an entertaining event. I can tell you this, as a kid, I always looked forward to dinners and gatherings at the Smith house .
    He was a great man and I am so grateful I had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be missed.
    Thinking of each and everyone of you and sending hugs to you all.

  6. Florence and Don Brday

    April 7, 2017 at 11:54 AM

    Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

  7. Al & Sharon Brokenshire

    April 7, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    Dorothy and your family
    Sorry for your loss will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
    Al & Sharon Brokenshire

  8. Brenda Harburn

    April 7, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    Sorry to hear of your loss

  9. Dianne and Mark Tucker

    April 7, 2017 at 7:37 AM

    Our deepest sympathy for your loss.

  10. Tom Smith

    April 7, 2017 at 12:13 AM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dorothy & family.
    Uncle Ed was always a great storyteller and a better card player. He always made us laugh. His generosity and kindness touched many.
    Tom, Gail, Robert, Lisa and Jennifer Smith

  11. Pam Bedour

    April 6, 2017 at 10:10 PM

    Dear Dorothy, Patti, Deb, Jeff and family,
    My most sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time. I’ll remember Ed for his quiet “Hello’s” every time I walked by while he was in his yard. Sending hugs from Ottawa. Sincerely, Pam

  12. Paula LaPorte

    April 6, 2017 at 9:24 PM

    Dorothy and Family
    I am very saddened to hear of Ed’ passing. He was a true gentleman . I have fond memories of him and Isidore talking ‘the old days’ when he put in our furnace and ductwork years ago. May all your wonderful memories help you through the next days. Thinking of you all.
    Paula

  13. Hugh and Fran McCallum

    April 6, 2017 at 9:15 PM

    Dorothy – we were saddened to learn of Ed’s passing; our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Sincerely
    Hugh & Fran McCallum

  14. Randy and Vicki Geoffrey

    April 6, 2017 at 8:22 PM

    Dear Dorothy and family, we send our deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of a loving husband and father. Though it has been many years since we were neighbours every time we ran in to each other you always took the time to say a hello and small talk. He will be greatly missed by all of you, know he will walk beside you when he knows you need him in the days ahead.

  15. Michael & Yvonne Hartman

    April 6, 2017 at 8:15 PM

    Dear Dorothy and family: Yvonne & I offer our sympathy. We pray that the Easter message will provide you with much peace and healing.
    Mike & Yvonne

  16. Donna O 'Brien

    April 6, 2017 at 8:12 PM

    Ed was a good man! He will truly be missed as a loving husband, father and grandfather. You will find comfort in the many treasured memories he left with you.

  17. Dale and Beth

    April 6, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    Our most sincere condolences to Ed’s entire family and his brothers and sisters. Uncle Eddie was a great man spoken highly of by our father, Gerald. Dad told many great stories about his adventures with Eddie. Thinking of you all with love and prayers.

  18. Francis denomme

    April 6, 2017 at 7:17 PM

    I am very sorry for your loss

  19. francis denomme

    April 6, 2017 at 7:14 PM

    To all the family my thoughts &prayers are with you I am very sorry for your loss

  20. P.Smith

    April 6, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace. Doug, Pat Smith and family

  21. Ken and Sylvia Mittelholtz

    April 6, 2017 at 4:49 PM

    To Dorothy, Patti, Deb and Jeff our thoughts are with you all at this time, very hard to believe that he is gone, all his suffering is over and will be holding Cathy’s hand watching over you. Praying for all your family.
    Ken and Sylvia Mittelholtz

  22. Bob and Carol johnston

    April 6, 2017 at 4:19 PM

    Dorothy and family.
    We are very sorry for your loss
    Thinking of you all at this sad time in your lives

    Bob and Carol johnston

  23. Jeannette Regier

    April 6, 2017 at 3:44 PM

    So sorry to hear off Ed passing I well pray for you and your Family in this time off sorrow

  24. Patti and Steve Geoffrey

    April 6, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    Dear Dorothy, Patti, Deb, Jeff and families

    We hope that our Lord brings you and all Ed’s family the much needed comfort and peace during this sad time. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Deepest Sympathy .

    Patti and Steve Geoffrey

  25. Christine & Matt Blasses

    April 6, 2017 at 1:21 PM

    Dear Deb, Mike and families.

    Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. He was such a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this very sad time. Sending big hugs your way.
    Love,
    Christine, Matt, Audrey and Alexander

  26. Rob and Breanda Grenier

    April 6, 2017 at 12:04 PM

    Dorothy Patty Debbie Jeff sending you our deepest sympathy Ed was a wonderful man Our thoughts and prayers are with you .

  27. Karen Dickins

    April 6, 2017 at 11:52 AM

    Dorothy and family, and the Smith family, we are so sorry to hear that Ed has passed, we have fond memories of him. You are in our thoughts.

    Karen Dickins and Bill Heather

  28. Ken Caldwell

    April 6, 2017 at 11:24 AM

    Dorothy and Family:
    Sympathy in the loss of Ed. He was a very fine man who I worked with at Ross Scott Sunoco Fuels, Brucefield, some 40-45 years ago. He will be kindly remembered.
    Ken

  29. Edith Lewis

    April 6, 2017 at 10:12 AM

    Dear Dorothy ad Family

    Sorry to see the loss of your husband , father and grandfather, brother.
    Thinking of you all at this sad time. Cherish your lovely memories and he will live in your heart forever.

    Edith Lewis

  30. Keith & Ruth Young

    April 6, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    Dorothy and family, we are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts.

  31. Jim & LInda Dietrich

    April 6, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Sincere sympathy to all the Smith family.

  32. Adam and Stephanie Gascho

    April 6, 2017 at 8:05 AM

    So sorry for your loss. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!

  33. Joan and. jack

    April 6, 2017 at 7:56 AM

    Dear Dorothy and family.

    We are saddened to hear of Ed s passing, He was a great man and he will be missed. Thinking of you at this difficult time .

    Jack and Joan

  34. Rob Ducharme

    April 6, 2017 at 6:31 AM

    I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Smith family

  35. Lloyd Wilds

    April 5, 2017 at 11:23 PM

    Condolences and prayers for the Smith family in the loss of Ed. May God wrap his loving arms around each of y’all in this time of sorrow.
    God Bless in the loss of a good man.
    Lloyd Wilds

  36. Helen Vincent

    April 5, 2017 at 11:10 PM

    Dorothy and family…
    My sincere condolences to you at this sad time of great loss. May your many happy memories carry you through the days and weeks ahead. Prayers to all.
    Helen Vincent

  37. Lindsay Arnold

    April 5, 2017 at 10:43 PM

    Aunt Dorothy, thinking of you in this very sad time. Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you and your family.

    Love, Lindsay Mckinnon (Arnold)

  38. Sandra Dickert

    April 5, 2017 at 10:01 PM

    Dorothy Patti Deb and Jeff and families we are greatly saddened by Ed’s passing he was a loving husband father and grandfather and the best friend we could have ever asked for. We will cherish all the wonderful memories we have and he will be forever in our hearts. All our love and sympathy in the days and years to come. Sandra and Ron Dickert and family

  39. Fred Ducharme and Vicki Wale

    April 5, 2017 at 9:04 PM

    So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  40. jim oesch

    April 5, 2017 at 8:51 PM

    To the entire Smith Family

    It is such a loss for all of you ,may you cherish the memories he has givin to you all .
    My thoughts and prayers

  41. Jeff and Lorraine Forrester

    April 5, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    Dorothy, Patti, Debbie, Jeff and family. We are so sorry to of Ed’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Treasure all the great memories.

  42. Alice&Don Masse

    April 5, 2017 at 8:11 PM

    Dear Dorthy & Family
    Smith Family
    Thinking of you at this most difficult time
    Sincere Sympathy
    Don & Alice Masse

  43. Kevin and Anne Smith

    April 5, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    Dorothy and family,
    Ed was a special uncle that was always generous and caring; happy to share his time with everyone. He will be missed.
    Praying for all of you at this difficult time.
    Kevin and Anne xo

  44. Cheryl (Rau) and Bill Tong

    April 5, 2017 at 7:48 PM

    Dorothy, Patti, Deb Jeff and your families. I am so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I smile when i think about him when we were neighbours, a darn fine one at that. He, as well as the rest of you were always there for me and the boys. I will always remember watermelon night.
    My prayers are with all of you
    Big hugs ❤
    Cheryl

  45. Julie Weber

    April 5, 2017 at 7:34 PM

    Aunt Dorothy I am so sorry for your loss I have such fond memories of your loving home as a child. He will certainly be missed.

  46. Joe,Beth Armold

    April 5, 2017 at 7:18 PM

    You are in our thoughts and prayers. You will be blessed with great memories from this wonderful man.

  47. Dennis and Sheila Jeffrey

    April 5, 2017 at 7:16 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to the Smith family, our thoughts and prayers are with you

  48. Dennis and Sheila Jeffrey

    April 5, 2017 at 7:14 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to the Smith family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

  49. Ron and Dianne Ducharme

    April 5, 2017 at 7:11 PM

    Dear Dorothy and family
    Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Ed was a wonderful man and will
    be missed by many.
    Thoughts and prayers at this very sad time

  50. Paul. Joan Ducharme

    April 5, 2017 at 7:07 PM

    Dorothy, our deepest compassion to you and all your family members on the loss of Ed,
    We will surely miss him in the community. Prayers to you all.

  51. Kevin Geoffrey

    April 5, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    Think of your family at this difficult time my prayers are with your family

  52. Mary Ann Craner

    April 5, 2017 at 6:37 PM

    The first time I met Ed we were at an auction in Exeter.
    We were talking about the old house Randy and I bought and how we were in need of a plumber.
    He said I think I can fix you up.
    Well he showed up with Ken Mittleholtz and the two did a great job!
    We paid them with cash and a few beer each day.
    Everytime I saw Ed after that I got a wink from him.
    Rest in peace my friend.

  53. Wendy Heimrich

    April 5, 2017 at 6:33 PM

    Dorothy & family,
    Our deepest condolences to you all. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Treasure all the great memories. Hugs.

  54. Danny, Karen & Kaitlyn Masse

    April 5, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to the Smith family. It is never easy losing the ones we love, but may you find peace in knowing that he is in heaven, where there is no pain or suffering. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

  55. Irene Mccann.

    April 5, 2017 at 4:04 PM

    Irene,McCann offers her sincere sympathy to you Dorothy, and family with the loss Ed, A great guy !!!!

  56. Irene Mccann.

    April 5, 2017 at 3:54 PM

    Dorothy and Family , You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of a special Husband, Father , and Grandfather .. Ed was a great guy …

  57. Evelyn Creces

    April 5, 2017 at 3:22 PM

    To all the Smith Family All my love and prayers to all of you

  58. Shelley. Geoffrey

    April 5, 2017 at 3:20 PM

    Dorothy,Patti, Deb,Jeff and family you are all in my thoughts at this difficult times. Many great memories of Ed. Hugs to you all

  59. Kelly-Lynn Chortos

    April 5, 2017 at 2:58 PM

    So sorry for your loss and our loss as a family. Keeping you in our hearts.

  60. Marg Deichert

    April 5, 2017 at 2:38 PM

    Dorothy, Patti, Deb, Jeff & families,
    Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Ed was a great man and your memories that you share together will carry you through this sad time.
    Marg Deichert

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