Russell Frederick Smith

1929 - 2017

Russell Frederick Smith obituary, 1929-2017, Whitby, ON

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Russell Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 20, 2017.

SMITH, Russell F.
Peacefully at Port Perry Place on Friday, October 20th, 2017 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Helen for 67 years. Loving father of Brian R. (Marilyn) and Cindy Thompson (Rob) and daughter-in-law Janet. Predeceased by son Glenn. Proud grandfather of Jordan, Kevin, Bryan, Sherri, Kerri and the late Derek. Great grandfather of Elisia, Glenn, Patrick and Conner. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234) on Monday, October 23rd, from 12:00 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Covenant House – Toronto or Hill House Hospice - Richmond Hill would be appreciated.

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October 22, 2017

Mike Bardgett

Sincere condolences to the Smash family. We were neighbors on Merrian Rd in Scarborough for many Years. Russ was a great neighbor and friend to our family I will always remember him and Helen fondly. The Bardgett Family

October 21, 2017

Margaret Chellew

I only knew Russell briefly when I visit my Husband at Port Perry Place and he was truly a wonderful Gentleman and his Wife Helen is just a real sweetheart they truly had True Love it was so evident. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.

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Margaret Chellew - Port Perry, Ontario

October 21, 2017

Julie Barrett

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you celebrate the life of Russell Smith & grieve his loss in your lives and in your family. Sending you my deepest condolences.

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