Unexpectedly but peacefully, at Queensway in Hensall, the hands on Harry’s clocked stopped turning at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Donna (MacEwen) Smith (2009). Proud father of Jerry and Joanne Smith. Loving grandpa of Sam (Dylan) Frost, Brandon (Leigh) Dayman, Trevor Mawson, and Michael (Jesse) Mawson and great-grandpa of William, and Georgia Dayman, and the late Jude Frost. Predeceased by his parents Orville and Lillian (Broderick) Smith, and his siblings Jack and Beth Smith, Norma and Don Cooper, and Helen Smith.
Harry was a long-time farmer. He purchased the farm on London Road in 1954 and lived there right up until a few months before his passing. He always enjoyed livestock around the farm, but mainly his ponies and chickens. He would travel the country roads any day of the week, as long as he was home at night to sleep in his own bed. He will be remembered for his quick wit, one liners, and his notorious history of needing a tire on his vehicle changed.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Wednesday from 5 – 8 PM. Registration is required and appreciated. Please click “Register Now” below, to register.
Harry’s funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, December 1st at 11 AM. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Karen & Randy Stanlake
Jerry and family, please accept our sincerest condolences. He is with your mom once again.
May the wonderful stories told in the coming days give you peace and comfort.
Dave and Janeth Sangster family
We have lots of memories of Donna and Harry. Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of you father.
Jamie & Barb Caldwell
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time!
Jen Taylor
Jerry and Joanne,
Thinking of you in the days and weeks ahead. May you treasure the memories of your dad close to your heart.
JT
PAUL ELDER
Jerry and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, my sincerest condolences.
Mark and Linda Jantzi
Jerry, Joanne and family
Harry was quite the guy. Always ready to chat when he came thru Milverton on the way to the Stock Yards. We always enjoyed our visits with Harry and Donna. Enjoyed the pictures. Lots of memories for you. Sorry we couldn’t attend service. Will be thinking of you this morning as you say goodbye to Harry.
Bob & Nancy Campbell
Jerry, Joanne and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. A life well lived and Harry will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ellen
Dear Jerry and family,
Our sincere condolences from the family of Melvin and Ruth Greb. I remember mom and dad visiting with Harry and Donna as dad was a cousin to Harry. I know mom and dad talked fondly of them. I had a nice visit with Harry last week when I did foot care. May he RIP.
Leanne Restemayer
Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Harry.
Mike & Leanne Restemayer
Tim Hamather
Dear Jerry, Joanne & family;
Please accept our sincere condolences. Harry was very good to us over the years. He was a pleasure to be around and he will be missed.
Bob, Wayne, Tim Hamather & families
Chuck & Pam Ross
Jerry & Family,
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Scott Burns and Shari Robinson
Harry was here to watch our neighbourhood grow on land he once farmed.
We have lived here over thirty years. He has plowed our lane and cut our grass. When our grandchildren were small the highlight of a visit was a walk to Harry and Donna’s to give apples to the ponies, feed the chickens, and look for kittens.
He kept busy but always had time for a chat. He will be missed.
Shawn and Bev Dayman
Jerry,Joanne, Brandon,Leigh,Sam,Dylan and families our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Thinking of you all
Shawn and Bev Dayman and family
Katharine McEwen
I’m so very sorry to hear about Harry. My condolences go out to his family at this time.
JIM OESCH
Jerry ,Joanne and family
Hey Jer ,so sad for you all, and my sincere condolences
Jim
Karen & Danny Masse & family
Our deepest sympathies to the Smith family. My parents(Keith& Dorothy Volland) use to rent the house in Hensall on Oxford street. We have fond memories of Harry, a very nice man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Murray Armstrong
Our sincere condolences Jerry and Family
Lori and Murray Armstrong
Steve Sararas
Jerry, Joanne and Family,
So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolances.
Chuck & Tanya Erb
Jerry and Joanne,
Sending our condolences to you and your Family.
It was always a pleasure, chatting with Harry.
Dennis and Kathy Martin
Just want to send along our condolences to Jerry and Family. Harry never had to worry about trading in his trucks with low mileage. Lots of trips to Mennonite country to take care of that! Anyone that knew Harry realized that was one of his greatest pleasures. May he Rest in Peace.
Jen and Rob Schellenberger
Jerry, Joanne and Family,
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all. May all your memories bring you comfort at this time. Hugs!!
Bill & Darlene Hooper
Jerry, Joanne & Family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Bill & Darlene Hooper
Rob Taylor
Jerry, Joanne and family;
Sorry to hear about Harry’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences.
Rob & Christina Taylor and family.
Sue Riley
Thinking of you during this time.
Pam Bieman
To the Smith Family,
I wanted to share a story of your dad…. I always enjoyed seeing his ponies in the north field of his farm while on my way to work each day and made a point of stopping many times …and to buy one of his many bikes he had for sale at the end of his driveway over the years for our granddaughters to have while visiting.
Over the years we made a side trip with each of them to “visit” Harry’s Farm they called it – to visit with him, his ponies, the barn, watching them in the field calling out to them by name.
Thank you Harry for those memories we made with you. Pam and Lexiee and Sophie
Diane Kaak
Jerry & Family
Our sympathy in your loss.
Many great memories of your dad & mom.
Joe & Diane Kaak
Marilyn Taylor
Jerry and Joanne
Sorry to hear of dad’s passing. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Murray Hunking
Jerry and Family . I’m So sorry To Hear of Your Fathers Passing .Thinking Of You All .
Bonnie
I am so Sorry for the loss of your dad Jerry, Joanne and family , thinking of you…..
Joan & Bob Finkbeiner
Jerry & Jo Sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless
Linda Crerar
Sending our sincere condolences.
Linda and Dan Crerar
Frank and Brenda VanHooydonk
Such a sad day,our thoughts and prayers to Jerry ,Joanne and family
Deb and Doug Masse
Jerry and Joanne,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kimberley Morton
It was a pleasure to take care and get to know Harry such a nice pleasant man he will surely be missed Kimberley Queensway
Amanda Wood
My condolences to Jerry, Joanne and family. It was a wonderful privilege to be able to have known Harry in the last few months. Every day I would see him he would go out of his way to say something that would make me smile. I am a better person for knowing him and I will miss seeing his smile every day. The other residents have nothing but amazing words about Harry and we will all miss him. Rest now Harry.
Gerri and Mark Heinitz
Hi Joanne and Jerry, we are so sorry for your loss. Are thoughts are with you and your family.
Tony /Marlene Bedard.
To all the family of Harry Smith…so sorry for your loss..
Evelyn Vincent
Jerry, Joanne and family
SIncere sympathy. May God grant peace and comfort. May the many good memories help bring peace