SMITH: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, November 24, 2022, Robert Kirk Smith of Grand Bend, age 68. Beloved husband of 48 years to Catharina “Cathy” Johanna (VanAlphen) Smith. Loved father and father-in-law of Mandy and Chris Emery of Woodstock. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Susan and John Summers of Strathroy, Cheryle Gardiner of Owen Sound, Rebekah and Richard Regier of London, John and Mary VanAlphen of Thamesford, Martin and Lynda VanAlphen of British Columbia, Johanna and Ron Granville of Thorndale. Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Kirk will be missed by his canine sidekick Bella. Predeceased by his parents George Patrick (2015) and Muriel Fern (Richardson) Smith (2016) and brother-in-law Bev Gardiner (2002). At Kirk’s request, cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held. Private interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. Kirk worked in roofing for over 50 years, with Smith Peat Roofing and with his dad for Bluewater Roofing. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the London Regional Cancer Clinic or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Chris Janet Brown
Our deepest sympathy and condolences.
We had know idea he was sick.
Hugs Chris Janet Brown
Brianne Haist
I’m so sorry to hear this news. My sincere condolences to Cathy, Many, Chris and Family. Thinking of you all.
Jeff Webster
It’s sad to hear this and I’m sorry for your loss. It was always fun to talk to Kirkie being a sports enthusiast and over all great guy! His upbeat personality made it easy to go to work. RIP Buddy
Webby
Carolyn Rose
Cathy
So sorry to read of Kirks passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Kirk while I cared for his Dad. Cherish all the memories that was made with Kirk and may he be your guardin angel.
Carolyn Rose
Ken Dunsmore
To Cathy, Mandy, Chris, Cheryle, Beckie, Rick, John and Susan. So very sorry to hear of Kirk’s passing, Way too young, but after years of putting up the good fight, he is now at rest and peace. John and Sue visited last night and we spoke of all ways Kirk was such a great guy to everyone, hard working and loving husband and father. And furniture builder as well! Wow, treasures to cherish forever.
I think back to the days when the Dunsmore/Smith family all gathered together each Christmas for many years, The house was full of loving family and cousins everywhere.
God Bless you all, keep strong. We are thinking of you each hour and each day.
Ken, Linda and all the Dunsmore family
Ad en May Laurijssen
Beste Cathy en familie.
We willen jullie heel veel sterkte wensen voor nu en voor de komende tijd bij het verlies van Kirk.
Ad en May Laurijssen en tante Trees Adriaansen Verhoeven.
Cathy Martin
Cathy and family,
I am so sorry to read this. Thinking of you at this very sad time. I hope that special memories will eventually bring you peace.
Cathy
Donna Perry
Cathy, Mandy, Chris and Kirk’s entire family
My goodness I have so many wonderful memories of Kirk. He was a wonderful, kind caring man. All of you will have lots of great memories to help you through this sad time.
With Deepest Sympathy Donna Perry and family
Janet Ferguson
Kathy and family
So sorry to hear of Kirk’s passing. Cherish your memories and let them comfort you. Take care.
Janet Ferguson & Dave Bell
Martin & Mary Broeders
Dear Cathy, Mandy and Chris, Martin and I are saddened to hear of Kirk’s passing. We always enjoyed visiting with him at the family functions……..what a great guy he was. Gone much too soon. Hugs, your cousins Martin and Mary Broeders
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
Cathy, Mandy and Chris..
Words cannot express how sorry we are that you have lost such a wonderful husband and father…I will miss his teasing and whistling and all his joking comments to me… After being there watching him go through his bouts of cancer over the years and never complained and always said “he was good”, he always amazed me how positive his attitude was no matter what he was going through…He will be missed by all who knew him…
Cherish the memories…Hugs to you all…
Nancy-Rae and Bob
Dale McGill
Sorry to hear of Kirk’s passing.
Kathy Campbell
Cathy,
Please accept my sincerest condolences.Although l never met Kirk, l know how much you cared for him whenever you spoke of him . May the memories of the wonderful times of the life you shared with him , comfort you in these sad times .
Kathy Campbell
Gabbie Mol
My sincere condolences Great memories
It was always great to chat with him
Robert & Shannon Watson
Cathy, Mandy & Chris
All of us at work are saddened by Kirk’s (Smitty’s) passing. He was a solid guy, loyal and hard working. All of the younger guys looked up to Kirk because there was nothing he told someone else to do that he didn’t do himself.
We have borrowed over 32 years of Kirk’s whistling, chuckling and roofing knowledge. He will be missed.
Robert and everyone at Smith-Peat Roofing
Linda Dietrich
Cathy, Mandy, Chris and all the family,
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Linda & Jim Dietrich.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Cathy and family
My condolences on Kirk’s passing.