Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Friday October 7, 2016, of Huron Park and formerly of Zurich at the age of 52. Cherished son of Joan (Merner) and the late Harold Smith (1996). Dear brother of Tim and Carole Smith of Hornby Island, British Columbia and Gerrald Smith of Huron Park. Dear brother-in-law of Lynn Smith of Tillsonburg. Predeceased by his sister Catherine Grieves, and brothers Doug and Dave Smith. Uncle Pete will be missed by his many nieces, and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Precious Blood Church, 200 Sanders Street West, Exeter on Saturday October 15th at 11AM with Father Len Desjardins officiating.
Cremation with interment St. Boniface Cemetery, Bronson Line, Zurich.
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).
Patricia Meidinger
So sorry to hear of your great loss, Joan. I remember Peter from school days, always had a greAt smile and kind words for everyone. Praying for you Joan in this difficult time!
Patricia Meidinger
So sorry to hear of your great loss Joan. I remember Peter from school days. He always had a great smile and kind word for everyone. Praying for you Joan in this difficult time!
Joanne Mcfarlane
Dear Joan
Sincere condolences to you and your family . Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Joanne McFarlane xo
Nadine McFarlane
Joan,
Terribly sorry to hear that Peter has passed away. Our sincere condolences at this terrible time for you and family.
Nadine and Cam McFarlane
Robb Fasken
Dear Joan and Family
I am so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. He was a good man and I am sure he will be missed by all those that spent any time with him. I know I will miss his shining face. Please accept my condolences.
Norm and Kay Tripp
Joan and Family…..Please accept our very sincere sympathy for the loss of your son Peter…in your heart he will always be……Norm and Kay
Henny Morrissey
So sorry for the loss of your son Joan. You are in my prayers.
Tom / Noella Triebner
Joan. Our sincere sympathy at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Noella and Tom
Cynthia Hand
The Smith Family, Our Deepest Condolences To The Family At This Very Sad Time,We Will Always Remember Our Dear Friend Pete With His Smile And Kind And Thoughtful Words,We Will Surely Miss Your Presence Pete..May You Find Peace God Bless
reinhard ande maria gotz
Dear Joan;
we are so sorry about you loss;
you are in our thoughts, at this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy
Reinhard and Maria Gotz
Vicki and Mike Ducharme and family
Dear Joan, Tim and Gerry: So very shocked and saddened by the news of Peter’s passing. He was a gentle little man.. who always had something positive to say. He will be missed for sure!
Sorry we will not be able to make Saturday’s arrangements..but know that we will be thinking of you all!
Hugs to all of you..
RIP Pete xoxo
Vicki Schroeder Ducharme and Mike and Family
cheryl blatchford
Joan
sorry for the loss of pete leaving my condolences
cheryl blatchford
Jane Dearing
Joan;
My sympathy is with you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely
Jane Dearing
Ken andShirley ( Heywood ) Simpson
Joan
So sorry to hear of your sudden loss of your son Peter.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley
Barbara Hoffman
Peter . Was one of the guys ,in school that always had a kind word to say to a student having a hard time. His sweet words kept me going in my darkest hours. I will never forget him .an angel in many ways. All my thoughts are with all the family. So sorry and sad. Barbara Hoffman
Adrienne Talbot
Dearest Joan,
I only just heard I’m sorry for your loss.
Adrienne
Shane & Connie Lesperance
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to all.
Lorna Stuart
Dear Joan
So sorry to hear from Eleanor of your son’s passing. It’s just dreadful to lose our children.
My prayers are certainly with you.
Sincerely, Lorna
(your Dove Nest friend)
Gerry Harris / Chris Ward
Joan , Gerry and the entire Smith family,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We will surely miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person. Peter was a good friend and will be missed daily by us.
Margaret Suplat
How very sorry I was to learn of the passing of Peter. I will always remember his gentle kind words and ways .
Sandy, Brian and Shawn Fields
Our Deepest Condolences to the family Pete was a very special person with a big smile that lite up a room. , He loved children every year he would go to our son’s house and make animal balloons for all the kids that attended the Birthday Party he was a good friend. Prayers for the family for strength to get through this lose he will be dearly missed God Bless.
Esther Hillman, Lynda Hillman-Rapley
My deepest sympathy to you Joan, Tim and Gerry and families at this very difficult time. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Redmond
Randy and I are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda (Bedard) Sangster and family.
So saddened by Pete’s passing.He was a dear friend for a lot of years.
We all will miss you Pete but remember you with smiles.
Joan,my heart is broken for you.May God guide you along and bring you peace.
Heartfelt condolences to you Gerry and your brother Tim.
Rest well Pete and watch over all of us.God Bless.
Masse Linda
Pete a dude of all to Love
Now he watches from above
A friend to all,always,a hug,
A man a friend,a snuggle bug.
He watches now from up above,
May we remember him with Love.
kari Hearn
TO Gerry [SMOKEY] and the entire Smith family . I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Pete. Been many yrs since him and I have talked but we did have some great times when he was living in the park all those yrs ago. Hard to hear of a friend ‘s passing and never really getting that chance to tell him how much they enjoyed their friendship. RIP Pete and I will light a candle in your honour for your journey
Kevin Geoffrey
Deepest sympathies from Geoffrey’s in Zurich Peter away smiling at you as he talk to you rest in peace my friend
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Joan and Family
We were shocked to hear the passing of Peter
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time
Bonnie Kirk
Sorry for your lose my thoughts are with you all
Margaret Brintnell
Joan – My sincere condolences to you and your family at this very sad & difficult time. I didn’t know him Joan but
I want you to know I am thinking of you.
Margaret Brintnell
Vicki and Randy Geoffrey
Dear Joan and family, we are truly sorry for this great sadness that has happened to you and your family. Know that you are in our deepest thoughts and prayers. Hold on to the memories to help you through the difficult days ahead. May you be at peace Peter in your heavenly home!?
Vera Armstr ong
Joan, S o sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know that I am thinking of you at this very sad time.
Treasure your memories.
V e r a
Joyce Baptie
Joan and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, it is heartbreaking to lose a family member.
Remember the good times.
Joyce Baptie
Patty Groot
Joan, Gerry and Family;
Our sincere sympathy throughout this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely
Joey and Patty Groot
Ena de Haan
Dear Joan & family,
What can we say, there are no words except you are a friend Joan and I give you a virtual hug until the real hug can be given……
You are on my mind and in my heart friend! Ena
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Joan,
I’m so sorry to read of your great loss. Praying for God’s peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jim Oesch and Krista Rathwell
I was saddened to hear of Pete’s passing ,may the lord help people understand is wish .thinking of all of you in your time of sorrow ,RIP Peter
Gord and Cecilia Smith
We are very sorry to hear of your loss..our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
sharlene jefferson/ randy hicks and family
Words can not express they way you must feel ,Pete was a friend and our neighbour.. We will always remember him with warm and dear thoughts .Joan we will always be there if you need any thing please feel free to ask …….To the rest of the family my condolence go out to you all .Pete will sadly be missed by many people may he rest in peace Amen
Deb (Merner) O'Hagan
Joan & Family,
So very sorry to hear about Peter, he was such a nice guy. Very bubbly and always friendly. He will be missed. Just try to remember all the good times.
Deb (Merner) O’Hagan, Jerry Elmquist,
Marcy Merner & Ken LaBelle
Alice Masse
Dear Joan & Family
our sincere condolences to the family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time
Alice & Don Masse
Alex and Donna Westman
So sad to hear of Peter’s passing.
Our sincere condolences to the family.