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ROY EDWARD SMITH
Born: Sep 18, 1930
Date of Passing: Feb 16, 2019
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROY EDWARD SMITH 1930 - 2019 Roy Edward Smith passed away peacefully at home in Portage la Prairie, MB on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Roy was born on September 18, 1930 in Oshawa, ON, where he met and married Kay (Catherine May Smith, nee Burr) on March 29, 1952. They settled in Winnipeg, MB in 1964 with three small children after moves which took them from Oshawa to Scarborough, to Haileybury in Ontario and Moncton in New Brunswick. Roy led a busy life, working for General Motors in various capacities for nearly 38 years and retiring in 1986. He enjoyed spending time in Winnipeg, MB as well as Mesa, AZ and travelling, and over the years reading, woodworking, candle making, paper tole and computers. He spent the last two years being lovingly cared for by son Rob Smith and son-in-law Larry Lepla at their home in Portage la Prairie, MB. He leaves to mourn his passing his partner Wanda Wallace; daughter Diane (Terry) Spakowski, granddaughters, Jennifer Berube (Simone) and Michelle Spakowski (Andrew Mior) (Abigail) of Thunder Bay, ON; son David (Joy) Smith of Blackfalds, AB, grandchildren, Matthew (Kim) Smith (Chloe, Makai, Kaamil and Cullen) of Regina, SK; Andrea (Dustin) Brandon (Jaxon and Brieya) of Disley, SK, and son Rob Smith (Larry Lepla) of Portage la Prairie, MB. Roy was predeceased by his wife Kay (2003), brother Bruce and parents, Charles and Agnes Smith. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg. Donations may be made in Roy's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 23, 2019
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Enjoyed Roy as a neighbor both in our condo complex and in Mesa for more than 25 years. Was a friend of his wife Kay, and later of his partner Wanda. We enjoyed many happy hours in all those years. Rest in peace... - Posted by: Shirley (Friend and neighbor) on: Feb 26, 2019
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My condolences to Roy's family and friends. - Posted by: Bill Burr (Brother of Roy's wife, Catherine) on: Feb 26, 2019
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Had the good fortune to work and get to know, learn and appreciate Roy at General Motors. Also got to know some of his family as well. Many memories. Rest in peace Roy. - Posted by: Court (Friend) on: Feb 23, 2019
