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Fred Smith

January 10, 2011 By Haskett Funeral Homes 23 Condolences

Fred Smith

Suddenly at his late residence on Saturday, January 8, 2011 of Huron Park in his 66th year. Beloved husband of the late Linda (Benoit) Smith. (2004). Dear father of Doug and Pat Smith of Toronto and Donna and Jeff Smith of London. Dear grandfather of Kristin and Terrence; Megan, Jennifer and Michael. Great-grandfather of Dakota. Dear brother of Ken Smith of Grand Bend, Ron Smith of London and Debbie and Roger Garnis of Clinton. Fred will be missed by the Benoit and Dickey families.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Saturday, January 15th from 9:30 AM until the memorial service at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.



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  1. cheyenne mosurinjohn

    February 2, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Doug, Donna and your families. I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing, still have lots of good memories of living next to you guys when we were little. Again my sincere condolences.

    Cheyenne

  2. Jim and Sue Jesney

    January 14, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    We are sorry to hear about Freds passing. have been friends since way back in our childhood days in Crediton. He would help you if you if he could.. He was a good guy and you should be proud of him. We are here for the family if need be. Bless you all

  3. Sherrie Thomson (Glanville)

    January 14, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Doug & Donna,
    You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. R.I.P. Fred.

  4. Dave Frayne

    January 14, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    to the Family
    Fred was a Francistown boy and we all played together in our younger years, He would go fishing with my mom, myself and other boys from the north end.
    May your memories bring you comfort.

  5. Lynda Hillman-Rapley

    January 13, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Doug and Donna, I am so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Eileen is so right, we have lost so many “dads” that were so near and dear to us.

  6. Brian and Michelle DePaepe

    January 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Donna & Jeff and family –

    We’re so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.

  7. deb smith & mike horner

    January 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will be here for all of you’s if needed. see you’s on Saturday. xoxoxox

  8. Tom and Sharon Takahashi

    January 13, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Doug, Pat, Kristen, Terrance and Dakota.
    Our thoughts and hearts are with you all at this very sad time. We are so happy to have had the honor of meeting your Dad/Father-in-law/Grandpa/Great Grandpa. May you each draw great strength from your family and friends. Love you all.
    Our condolences to all of Fred’s family.

  9. Helga and Family

    January 12, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Dear Donna, Jeff and Family

    So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.
    Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you through this difficult time.

  10. Fred Smith

    January 12, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Dear Donna, Jeff and Family
    Sorry to hear about Fred. We would be there if we could but as you know we are in Florida. We will be back Feb. 2 or 3. Please give our sympathy to the rest of the family. Talk to you when we get home.
    Love Uncle Bob and Aunt Wanda

  11. Brenda & Paul Baker

    January 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Donna, Doug, Debbie, Ron & Ken
    Haven’t seen Fred in many years but remember our younger days and what a great cousin he was. Glad I have those special memories. Our love and deepest sympathy to you all.
    Brenda & Paul

  12. Eugene & Linda Webber

    January 12, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    We offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time….Remember the good times……….”One Day At A Time “

  13. Jamie and Patti Hunt

    January 12, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Jeff & Donna, Doug & Pat and Families,

    Our deepest sympathies. We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.

    You are in our thought and prayers. See you Saturday.

    Jamie, Patti and Family

  14. laura beck hogg

    January 12, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Rest in peace Fred,
    We had many good talks, the odd beer, and remiscing of old times.

  15. Bob and Erin (Benn) Ironside and Family

    January 11, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Your family is in our prayers. Sorry to hear of Fred’s passing.
    Bob Erin Ben Maddie and Cameron

  16. Donna and Jody Mosurinjohn and family

    January 11, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Dear Doug and Donna and families….We are sorry to hear of your dads passing..please accept our sympathies and remember the memories of all the good times..your dad was certainly too young to be called home, so take care of each other…we were neighbours for many years in Huron Park and that just seems like yesterday..again our deepest sympathies

  17. Al and Vickie Harvey

    January 11, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Doug Donna and Families

    Sorry to hear about Freddies passing. He always was a great guy to us.
    I am sure you will miss him greatly.

    Cousin Al and Vickie Harvey

  18. Eileen (Price) Mawson

    January 11, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Donna, Doug and Family. So sorry to hear of your dads passing. Wasn’t but a couple months ago my family went through this with my fathers passing, and my heart truly goes out to you! Hang in there! oxoxox!

  19. MICHAEL HIGGINS

    January 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    FRED WAS A REAL GOOD GUY
    MY SYMPATHY TO ALL
    REST IN PEACE FRED

  20. Brenda Rooseboom

    January 11, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    My Sympathies to Doug, Donna and family. I will miss having my neighbor to share Hellos and small talk across the yard.

  21. noreen riley-smith

    January 11, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Doug,Donna and family my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad,grandpa,brother.i have known and hung around your family as a kid..we all grew up in that small little area known as Huron Park.i use to see your dad once a week.he would come in to new orleans pizza to get a pizza for him and his kitty.i would ask about you guys and he would ask about my dad.i am gonna miss his weekly visit and the small talk.your dad has earned his wings to be a special angel watching over you all.you will be in my thoughts and prayers

  22. Mel and Kathy Winger

    January 10, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Sorry to hear of Freds passing,we knew Fred a long time, all the way back to when he delivered bread for toastmaster, nice man.

  23. Chuck and Phyllis Collett and family[jesney]

    January 10, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    We are sorry to hear of Fred,s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you

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