Suddenly, at LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, of London and formerly of Kitchener in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Wilma (Coates) Smolanski. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Helen and Norm Kosokowsky of Oakville, and Keith and Jody Coates of Michigan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Pauline and Michael Smolanski. After graduating from Kitchener-Waterloo High School, Wally first worked as an auto mechanic, then began a career in the Technical Department at Waterloo Collegiate in 1962, teaching in the auto department and occasionally electricity and woodworking. He also taught at Waterloo-Oxford High School and Jacob Hespeler High School before retiring in 1988. Wally loved repairing cars. dancing, theatre, travel, and Grand Bend beach.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 1 PM with Father Dariusz Lewandowski, C.S.M.A. presiding. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica or the Children’s Health Foundation.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
phyllis gilbert
Wilma, so sorry to hear of Walters passing.. I know its been a while since we,ve seen each other but remember you and Walter from Ilsa,s shop.. Hope you are well also
Marion McCarter
Wilma
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time.
Wally always had a smile on his face. May your memories become a
treasure as you journey forward. Sorry I am unable to see you in
person today. Deepest sympathy
Marion
Hoda Najm & family
Dearest Wilma, I’m still in shock from when you told me the bad news. My husband and children consider you two as part of our family, and to lose Wally was a great shock. We will miss seeing him and hearing his wonderful stories. He was a great guy and will be missed. We love you you both. Rest in peace Wally.
Carol Hardy
Wilma, we are very sorry to read of your loss. Your pictures show us of many adventures you and Wally have shared. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Carol
john shaw
Dear Wilma:I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I was a colleague of Wally back when he taught at W.C.I. I got to know him a little better than most teachers as he and I shared the teaching of the Classroom Driver Training. He did the auto mechanics part and I did the rules of the road. I remember Wally as essentially a quiet man who did things without fuss or fanfare but he did them thoroughly. I am very sad to read that he has passed away but I have many pleasant memories of the days we spent teaching together at WCI. I taught there for 44 years before retiring five years ago. I hope all the cherished memories you and Wally shared over the years will help sustain you through these difficult days. As a Christian I take comfort in the certain hope that Wally is not really gone, he has just gone on ahead. John Shaw
Claire and Winona Hioffman
Jodie,Keith and all of Walters family,
Sorry to hear about your loss.Our heart and prayers go out to you all at this sad time.
Claire & Winona.
Danielle Thompson
I am so sorry Wilma. Wally was such a genuine and sweet man. I always looked forward to seeing his smile and listening to his stories of the good old days. The two of you have made a great impact on my life through the years. I love you both very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danielle and Brooklon
Karen Dickins
Wilma, I am so sorry to hear of Wally’s passing. Cherish the wonderful memories that you have made together, they will carry you through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.