Passed away peacefully at Seaforth Community Hospital on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the age of 99. Beloved husband of the late Louise (Case) Smale (2017). Cherished father of Liz Cardno and Bill Barber of Coboconk, Bob Smale of Aberfoyle, and Doug and Jane Smale of Egmondville. Adored grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Doris Hackney and brother-in-law of Esther Smale. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and the extended Smale and Case families.
Ross was a lifelong member of the Seaforth Legion, Masonic Lodge and Shriners.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the doctor and nurses at Seaforth Community Hospital for the exceptional care they provided to Ross.
In keeping with Ross’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A public memorial service to celebrate Ross’s life will be held at the Egmondville United Church on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 at 1 PM. The day the family had planned a 100th birthday party for Ross. Visitation will be held an hour prior at the church from 12 – 1 PM. Private interment at Staffa Cemetery.
Donations to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, Seaforth Legion, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family
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Jim Martin
I met Ross 20 some odd years ago when I travelled to Hibbert to do genealogy research on our Smale ancestry. He was a very, very nice man.
Jim Martin
California
Bryan and Lynda Vincent
Our condolences to the whole Smale family. What an institution Ross was around town. We are all going to miss him.
Bryan and Lynda Vincent
Gary Bettles
Liz, Bob, Doug & families
Our sincere sympathy to everyone with Ross’s passing. Always enjoyed our chats at the post office and Legion. Thank you for your service to our country Ross. RIP
Cub & Joanne
Cathie Fortey
Liz,Bob,Doug,Jane and all the families.Ross was a wonderful man always smiling.He and Louise were
a wonderful couple.Ross and Louise worked with Don at Pine Lake and always went above and beyond.May all your great memories help sustain you in the days ahead.
Love Don & Cathie
Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
To all the Smale & Cardno families. We were sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad/Grandpa. Treasure the great memories that he left behind. Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Margaret Lesage
Dear Liz, Bob, Doug & families. We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Ross’s passing. What an amazing man! What a life well lived! He is now reunited with Aunt Louise.
So many wonderful memories they left for us all. Love Cous’ Marg & family
Nancy Haring
Liz, Bob, and Doug and families,
So sorry for your loss. I have only wonderful memories of being with Uncle Ross and Aunt Louise. They always made us feel welcome and we had a good time playing cards
Love to all
Nancy Haring
Chance Coombs
Our Condolences to Liz, Bob, Doug and families..
Always enjoyed a chat with Ross at the Legion or Post office..
He will be missed! ♥️
Thank U Ross for your Service to our Country!
R.I.P.
Teresa & Peter
We were very saddened to hear of Ross’s passing He lived a good life. Ross and Louise were a very wonderful couple. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sincere condolences to all of your family. Pete and Teresa Rowntree.
Janet Farrell
Sending my sincere sympathy to the Smale family. So sorry for your loss.
Larry Taylor
Doug, Jane and the entire Smale family. Sorry about the late condolence. I remember Ross and Louise fondly. My thoughts are with yu!!!
Janet
Janet Kinsman-Bilcke
Liz, Bob & Doug & family
Our sincere condolences the the Smale family
What wonderful neighbors Ross & Louise were when they lived in the country. Ross was a kind, respectful gentleman and a smile for everyone.
Reunited w his soulmate
Brian and Karen MacDonald
Deepest sympathy to the Smale family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Diane Clark
Doug and Jane and family
Thinking of you with sincere sympathy and wishing you peace, comfort and cherished memories. Your dad lived a long life and deserves to be celebrated. I thank him for serving our country. 🇨🇦
Sincerely
Diane (Phillips) Clark
Carol Wilson
Liz, Bob, Doug & family: Uncle Ross was the sweetest, most loving man I know. He sure did love his family and gained love and respect from us all. Your are all in my thoughts and prayers.
William Price
Liz, Bob, Doug and families, So very sorry to hear of your Dads’ passing. A long and full life, well lived. We will miss seeing Ross about town. May your many memories help you through this difficult time.. Extending our deepest sympathy to all. Sincerely Bill and Gail Price
Ann Preszcator
Dear Liz, Bob, Doug and Families:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad times.
Janice Carnochan
Liz, Bob , Doug and the entire Smale Family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. He always had a smile and a hello for everyone. He will be missed.
Gord and Janice Carnochan
Carolanne Doig
Oh Liz, we just spoke about the upcoming birthday party! I am so sorry for you and Bob and Doug and all the family, but so grateful that we had Ross in our community for so long. Ross had a good, long life, with service to his community and his country as well as to his family. My condolences to you all.
Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel
Doug, Jane and family – We are very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Please accept our most sincere sympathy. Living to the age of 99 is such a blessing for you all, leaving you with many great memories to cherish always. Thinking of you all. ♥
Maureen and Merv Agar
Liz and family,
Thinking of you all as you say your goodbyes to your dad/grandpa,. What a wonderful life he lived, so full of great memories.
Merv and Maureen Agar
Gerry and Cheryl McLaughlin
Liz, Bob, Doug , Jane and families:
Our deepest sympathy to everyone at this difficult time. It is always difficult to lose a parent no matter what their age. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. Take care…
Ken and Deb Janmaat
Liz Bob and Doug and their families
Sorry to hear about your dad. Hold onto your memories of his amazing life at these difficult times.
Deborah Young
Dear Family, My deepest Heartfelt Condolences to you all. Your Father Ross must of been one awesome Dad. Knowing Liz as I do and hearing so many wonderful things about this family he will truly be missed. Gone from his body present with our Lord. May Father Ross RIP Amen🙏
Bob Patrick
Our deepest sympathies to Liz,Bob and Doug and families,Ross was a great man and lived an amazing life, he will truly be missed by many.. Bob and Wendy
Cathy and Kevan Broome
Deepest sympathies to all of you. What a nice man. Always a smile in greeting.
Janice Murray & Harry Jansen
Our Condolences to you all.. Your in thoughts and prayers Janice & Harry
Jim & Marg Van Bakel
So sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Marg Van Bakel
Karen Hastings
Sorry for your loss..Dave and I met both Ross and Louise at Pine Lake..always had a great chat with Ross…that was a few years ago but if you saw him on the street he always had a story to tell. Dave and Karen Hastings.
mike and shirley meidinger
So sorry to hear of Ross’s passing. He will be sadly missed.
Gwen Hugill
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He has left a great legacy behind. He always had time to have a chat. Lots of good memories.🙏💕 James and Gwen HUGILL
John Munro
Liz,Bob,Doug and families, Please accept are condolences and our thoughts and prayers. I would. see Ross at Timmy’s. or Janet’s before it closed and have a little chat with him. John Munro & Rose Burgess
Terry Johnston
What a great gentleman. Whether it was in the legion, or on main street waiting for Louise to get her hair done, Ross was always available for a chat. Imagine the changes he saw in his lifetime. Sorry for your loss, but happy that you got so much time with your Dad. Terry and Jill.
Ron & Cheryle Harris
Our condolences to you Liz, Doug, Bob & families. We moved to Egmondville 19 years ago, and it has been a real pleasure to have known such a fine gentleman.
Ron & Cheryle
Scott and Coleen Driscoll
Liz, Bob, Doug and families
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Ross. He was a wonderful man with his warm inviting smile and gentle soul. He will be missed by all who knew him. Seaforth has lost a treasure. Please know you’re all in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott and Coleen Driscoll
Paul & Cathy Hulley
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories forever in your hearts.
Rob and Sue Nigh
Sorry to hear of Ross’ passing, he always had a smile and kind heart. Our condolences to the families 🙏
Joan Cleave
To Liz, Bob, Doug, and families:
My sincere condolences on the loss of Ross.
My memories of your family while living on Staffa line go back many many years, but your family is part of my childhood memories I will never forget.
You are in my thought as you deal with your loss.
Joan (Coleman) Cleave.
Don & Debbie (Stephenson) Rathwell
To the Smale family- We were so sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad. Sending our sincere condolences. 99 years old – what a life well lived. You will have many great memories to cherish.
Joan Bettles /Bill Scotchmer
Condolences to Liz,Bob and Doug and families. I am Soo sorry to hear of Ross,s passing . I was so lucky to be his and Louise,s neighbour for several years . Such a kind gentleman. RIP Ross with your soul mate Louise.
Anne and Lyle Kling Furry
Dear Liz , Bob, Doug and families your dad was a real goer up to the post office and had to do this himself , working at home amd an all around great man he will be missed but leaves many good memories for you.
Anne and Lyle
Ellen,gary
Liz,Doug,Bob and family. Our sincere condolence on the loss of Ross. He sure lived a wonderful and full life.
Diane Anderson
My deepest sympathy to the Smale families. Ross will be very much missed in the neighbourhood.
Jeannine Jefferson
Condolence to the family, He will be missed scooting around town.
Richard and Mary Verberne
We have fond memories of Ross from our days at Pine Lake. He did an amazing job keeping the grounds looking great with his grass cutting. He always had a smile on his face. So sorry for your loss.
Barb and Bob Watson
Our condolences to the family on the passing of Ross
Janice Preszcator
Sending my sincere sympathy to the Smale family . Remembering the good times we had with Ross and Louise at PineLake. May all your memories bring smiles.
Stuart Dow
Our sincere condolences to the Smale Family at this sad time.
Stuart and Fran Dow.
Judy Lamont
Our sincere condolences to all the families. Ross always had a smile when we met him getting the mail. He will be missed.
Judy Lamont
Our sincere condolences to all the families. Ross always had a smile when we met him getting the mail. He had a long a long life with great memories for all of you.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Sincerest sympathy. Ross always had a smile.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Doug and Nancy Anstett
Our condolences to everyone on the passing of a great man. We will miss seeing him go by on his scooter., picking up his mail and his annual visit and chit chat at the store He will be missed but leaves behind his legacy in all of his family
Jim and gail macleod
So sorry for your Doug Bob and Liz and all your family. Jim and gail macleod Victoria.
Danny and Sharon
To Liz, Bob and Doug… Ross is with Louise again… the love of his life…so many great memories
Danny and Sharon
Our sincere condolences to Liz, Bob , and Doug and all the families… Ross had a long life with the love of his life, Louise… they are together again..
Johanna Holland
My condolences to the Smale family. A life well lived leaves lots of treasured memories. May they help you through this difficult time.
Pat And Laverne Wallace
Our sympathy to the Smale family.We will miss seeing Ross out and about on his scooter. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow
Peter & Frances Kling
Dear Liz, Bob, Doug and families.
Your dad stayed active. Touring on his scooter in summer or in the car.
Working on his yard.
How fortunate you have been to have him all these years.
Our condolences to all of you.
Hugs.
Frances & Peter
Pat Sim
Liz, Bob,and Doug and families.
Please accept our condolences on the death of your father. I last saw him when I took mom to see Esther a few years ago. He was a good man and we were privileged to know him. Savour the many memories you will have.
Pat (Drake) Sim.
Rick & Ann LeBeau
Our condolences Liz, in our thoughts and prayers
Ann LeBeau
Our condolences Liz, in our thoughts and prayers
Rick & Ann LeBeau