Obituary of Erwin Smith
Smith, Erwin Joseph
Surrounded by his family Erwin Joseph Smith peacefully passed away at
LHSC University Hospital on Sunday, July 6, 2014 in his 88th year. Loving
husband of Sally Smith and the late Pauline Smith. Cherished father of
Cathy Smith (Joe Madziak) of Toronto, Paul Smith of Midland, Michigan,
Cathy Olson (Mike) of Yellowknife, NWT, Brian Fright (Cheryl) of Rosseau,
ON and Tom Fright (Sharon) of London. Proud granddad of Jessie and Jake
Olson, Shane, Sean, Lisa (Mike) and Spencer Fright, Claire Jones-Fright
and great granddad of David Tissington. Dear brother of Patsy, Bernadette
and Jean and brother in law of Jean (late Bob) Smale, Mildred (Jim)
McConville, Marilyn (Alvin) Taylor and Barbara (Harry) Fonfara. Also much
loved by Betty (Jan), Joe, Kasia, Floyd, Mr. Mabel, Pudge and his extended
family and friends. Erwin was a life long employee of CP Rail. He began
his career with the Bridge and Building Division then became the Ontario
General Chairman of the Brotherhood of Maintance of Way Employees Union.
Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo
Street at King Street, on Thursday, July 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral
Mass at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 1 Fallons Lane, on Friday morning at 10
o'clock. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Prayers Thursday evening at 7 o'clock.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.