Suddenly as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Friday, November 30, 2018 of St. Pauls and formerly of Huron Park at the age of 26. Loving spouse of Alisha Pennington. Proud father of Ivy Smith. Loving son of Gerald Smith of Huron Park and Shannon Westlake – Romphf of Exeter. Dear brother of P. Quintin Smith of Huron Park, Chelsey Romphf of Port Franks, and Shawn Romphf of Port Franks. Dear grandson of Floyd Westlake of Exeter and Mary Westlake of Hensall, Joan Smith of Huron Park and the late Harold Smith (1996). Loving nephew of Dan and Cheyenne (Westlake) McClinchey of Hensall and cousin of Cloe and Kyle. Lovingly remembered by Todd Overholt of St. Pauls and Jenn Pennington and Pat Williams of Lucan and their family.
Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Thursday evening from 6-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, December 7th at 11 AM. Cremation with a private family interment Bluewater Bronson Line Cemetery, Zurich at a later date.
Donations to a trust fund for Zac’s daughter Ivy would be appreciated by the family (Cheques made payable to Gerald Smith and Alisha Pennington – In Trust).
Please dress casually for Zac’s visitation and funeral service.
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).
Kyla
I grew up with zack all throughout primary and secondary school road the bus together everyday!!! I only just found out!! You were always nice to me no matter what and I will never forget that!!! So many memories!!!!
Kim Mckay
To the Westlake & Smith families
So sorry for your tragic loss, prayers to you and your family!
Camilla Robichaud
Thinking of you at this time.
Brenda & Greg Dayman
To the Smith & Westlake Families
So sorry for your Tragic Loss….Our thoughts are with you all.
Stephen Anderson
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to all.
Fred
Judy Stuckless
Jerry and Family our thoughts are with yous
Jim & Deb Whitmore
So sorry to hear of your loss and tragedy. Love prayers and thoughts be with you all during this time of greif
Lynda. Jaymee and Ali Heywood
Thinking of you all at this time.
So sorry for your loss.
Carroll Misikowetz and Family
Words cannot express my feelings for the Smith Famiies loss of Zach, who was taken too soon from this world and now will be looking from heaven and taking care of you and yours. A special prayer goes out for his little girl Ivey and his wife so they will not struggle and look back everyday on the love you all shared.
louise haggitt
Gerry , Alicia , Ivy and family .
So sorry to hear of Zac’s passing you are all in my prayers. He may be gone but will live on in the hearts of you all. Every time you look at Ivy you will see him , you will speak of him often so this little lady will know what a great dad she had. Rest In Peace .. Zac
Carol Somerville
Joan and family:
Sending my deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family at this very sad and difficult time.
Carol
Shane & Connie Lesperance
So sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to all Zac’s family and friends.
Zac will be missed by many.
Taken too soon.
R.I.P. Zac
Greg McAuslan
Sorry to hear about your loss. My heart and prayers go out to all the family and friends.
Colin and Bernadette Pavlick
So much pain in the lost of a child my heart is aching for the family .. …We are thinking of you Gerald and your family our deepest sympathy ……..Colin and Bernadette
Cheryl white
So sad to hear of your loss. Deepest sympathy to your family at this very hard time.
Adele Brockett
Gerald and family,
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I am thinking of you at this very sad time. My condolences to you and your family. Let the good memories help you through this difficult time.
Adele Brockett
Judy Newman
Alisha. so sorry for your and Ivy’s loss. My prayers are with you.
John & Arlene Berendsen
So difficult to find the right words to say…
We are deeply sorry to hear of Zach’s passing and what your family has to go through.
Sending our heartfelt prayers for comfort now and in the days ahead
Rob Ducharme
Gerry I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family
Nicole Jensen
Gerald,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Nicole Jensen
Devin
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending my condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
William Crawford
Gerry and family
Very sorry to hear about Zac.
My sincere condolences to the family.
God bless you all in this very hard time.
May Zac Rest In Peace.
Grant Martin
Aisha, Tami and I are so sorry for your loss of Zach. He was a good father to Ivy and a loving spouse to you. He’ll always be with you, don’t ever forget that….
Grant and Tami Martin
Ailsa Craig
Bonnie Hammond
Dear Alisha,
So sorry for the loss of your loved one Zac. His love will always be with you in your heart.
Jo’s mom
Faye Skinner
Joan: I am thinking of you at this difficult time and sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mike and Karen Porter and family
Gerry and family we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time
Sandy Taylor
Our thoughts are with you Jerry and Shannon and families at this time of sorrow.
Sandy Taylor and family
Raili Vanderwiel
I can’t even find the words. So sorry to all of Zac’s family and friends
Darrell and Bevie
Our deepest condolences are with you and your family,,thinking of you Gerry,so sorry for this loss in your life.
wally..honey/lynn n family
Gerry, Shannon and Family..our deepest condolences to u and the family man,,,verry sorry bout zak,,,,prayers r with you mann,,,,,,
Catharina de Haan (aka Ena)
Dear Joan, my most heartfelt sympathy to you and your son Jerry with the untimely death of Zachary. May God be with you and grant peace & comfort.
Paul & Melissa Nadon
Words can not express how saddened we our by this terrible tragedy!!! So sorry for your loss Gerry , Alisha & Family !!!
Mike Giles
So sorry to friends and family. Rest in peace man.
Sherrie Glanville
Joan, Jerry and family. My deepest heartfelt sympathy at this very sad time.
Sherrie
Dave, Deb, Mackenzie, and Danielle Simmonds
Gerry, are hearts are broken for you, Joan, Ivy, Alisha, and all of him family. Our deepest and most heart felt condolences.
Shelley R Geoffrey
Gerry, Joan and family. So sorry for ypur loss of Zach. Sending you love and hugs my friend
Love from Kevin, Shelley and Jessica
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Jerry family and Joan
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of your son and grandson
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Zurich Ont
Bonnie Kirk
Gerald so sorry for your loss he was way to young to go my thoughts are with you I’m going to try and make it to visitation hugs
Carol and Randy Redmond
We are so very sorry to hear of Zacs passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. GOD BLESS
Yvonne mcleod
My heart breaks for your family at this time.zach was deeply loved by so many.my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this awful time so sorry for your loss
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Gerry and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your son. No parent should ever have to bury their kids. Thinking of you. Hugs!!
Steve & Brenda Edwards
Gerry & Shannon & Families
Shocked and very saddened by a life cut way to short.Such a terrible loss.Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
sharlene jefferson
Joan, Gerry and family,
Sorry for the loss of your grandson and son. You are in our thoughts and prayers and if you ever need anything, please let us know.
Sharlene, Randy and family
Your Next Door Neighbours
Cindy Dukeshire
Dear Gerald and Family,
There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am to hear about your son. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Sending you my deepest condolences, I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Cindy Dukeshire
Rob and Lisa Miller
Gerry Shannon and Families
Sending our deepest sympathies. Thinking of yous at this very sad time.
Kathy and Terry Sutton
We are both so very sorry to hear of Zach’s passing. We met Zach only recently and we were so impressed with the pride he showed in his new baby daughter Ivy. Just last week he was showing us videos of her – he was so proud and so happy, a wonderful young man who will certainly be missed by many. Sincere condolences to the family during this most difficult time; may he rest in peace.
George and Sue Wilson
Alicia, Ivy,Gerry, Shannon, Quintin, Chelsey, Shawn, Floyd, Mary, Joan, Cheyenne and Dan and family, Heartfelt condolences on the loss of Zac. Cherish your precious memories and hold them close to your heart. May you find peace and comfort from your faith, family and friends. Our children are not supposed to go first. We know very well the loss of a child due to a car accident. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Linda Sangster
Gerry,so very sad to hear of the loss of your son.What a difficult time for you and all family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Stay strong together.
God Bless.
Joanne Walzack
Gerry
I am so sorry to hear about Zachary. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Paul & Debbie Stewart
Deepest condolence to the families at this sad time . Prayers are with you all
Ken and Sylvia Mittelholtz
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your son and grandson.
Thinking of you at this time..
Sherri Govier and family
Deepest sympathies to you Shannon, Mary and the entire family for the loss of such a young and promising soul. May God give you all strength during this difficult time. Sending prayers.
SandiBrintnell
So sorry for your loss. We send our condolences to you all. Thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Sandi and Rob Brintnell
Bill & Cathie Wuerth
So sorry for your loss, our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Cheryl Gavreluk, Marc and Dylan O'Brien
Gerry, Shannon and Family
Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to all of you. Our hearts break for you over your tragic loss. Sending you peace, love and light.
Cheryl, Marc and Dylan
George&Barb Eisenschink
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Jerry and your family. Our hearts bleed for you, our thoughts are with you .
Jenn Kelley
Gerald;
I cannot express how my heart is aching for you and your family at this time. Sending my condolences at this extreme time of sorrow. Thinking of you and your family.
Jenn Kelley