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Beryl Edith Smith (nee Williamson)

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Peacefully after a brief battle with cancer Mum passed away on March 8, 2025 in her 91st year.

She was predeceased by her husband Jim, daughter Karen, father J.C. (Kelly) and mother Irene Williamson.

She is survived by her daughter Colleen Smith (Ron Almdal); son Norman Smith; son Lorne Smith; daughter Diane Kilcollins (Peter); daughter Sherril Smith; granddaughters Kendal (Richard), Crystal (Nick), Kaitlin (Scott); great grandchildren Sadie & Tobias; brother Alan (Marianne) and their family.

Mum was a very giving mother who loved family and friends. She devoted her life to her husband Jim, raising their 6 children and caring for Karen’s health and well-being throughout her life.

We thank the nurses at the Victoria Hospital for their care and to Dr. Penner for his impeccable bedside manner when he informed Mum of her diagnosis. We also want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Blom and the staff at Riverview 2 West for their incredible care and compassion throughout this very difficult time. In addition, we thank Rick at Interlake Cremation & Memorial Service for his outstanding service.

As per Mum’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be a private family interment at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of your choice.

Mum…..your love and kindness was immeasurable. We are forever grateful.

There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever.

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David Lorne Smith

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March 18, 1933 – September 18, 2024

David (Dave) died peacefully on September 18 at Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, at the age of 91. 

Born in Brandon, Manitoba in 1933, to Clarkson and Ada Smith, Dave was the youngest brother to Muriel, Doug, and Gord.  David was predeceased by his parents, sister Muriel and brother-in-law Don, and their sons Bruce and Malcolm, Brother Doug and sister-in-law Helen, and their daughters Lorraine and Sharon, brother Gord, and 9 years ago by his beloved wife Gwen. Dave is survived by his children Janet (Peter), Neil (Karen), and Carolyn, and his precious granddaughters Avery and Taylor. 

Dave attended Flemming Elementary in Brandon, following which the family moved to Winnipeg where he attended Isaac Brock Junior High, Gordon Bell High and Kelvin High, graduating in 1951-52. Dave didn’t thrive in his educational career until his university years. After a semester in Engineering, he switched to Agriculture where he completed both his bachelor’s degree and then his Masters degree in 1959.  Dave then worked as an Entomologist for the Province of Manitoba from 1959 until he retired in 1989.

It was in his early years that, through family, Dave developed his love of the outdoors, hunting and a keen interest in history – of the world, our families, and local Manitoba history. He loved Manitoba and the big prairie sky, and no matter where he travelled he always looked forward to coming home. 

As a teenager, Dave discovered his love and talent for the sport of basketball, contributing to several championship teams including the 1951-52 Gordon Bell City High School Champions, the Winnipeg Stellars, and then 5 years with the University of Manitoba Bisons where he was an All-Star twice, the Pat Gorman Most Valuable Player and when the Bisons won three consecutive WCIAU titles from 1954-55 through 1956-57. Dave was inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of fame both as a team member, and an individual player.

Ultimately though, it was when he met Gwen (Audrey Gwendolyn Horn) who was working as secretary for the Dean of the Agricultural diploma program at the U of M in 1957, that Dave found his life purpose:  husband, father, and then joyfully, grandfather. Marrying in 1959, Dave and Gwen built a life and a family together over their 56-year marriage.  Together, they believed in and stood for honesty, humility, hard work, the importance of family and community, and doing the right thing. 

Donations in memory of Dave can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba (in recognition of the incredible care they gave Gwen), or a cause close to your heart. 

Pictures will be added to Dave’s memorial page soon.

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William (Willie) Edward Smith

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William (Willie) Edward Smith

October 24, 1968 – December 14, 2022

Suddenly on December 14, 2022 at the age of 54 years, after a short battle with cancer, Willie of Winnipeg Beach, beloved husband of Diana Ducharme, passed away in the Johnson Memorial Hospital, Gimli, MB.

He was predeceased by his parents; Thorie and Irene Smith.

He leaves to morn his wife of 38 years, Diana, daughters, Ava and Nanci, fur baby Benji, sisters; Penny, Connie (Rudy), Rita and brother Thorie (Lori), many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

William spent many years employed with Mariner Neptune.

We would like to thank the staff at Johnson Memorial Hospital who were so accommodating and professional in their care of Willie.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, December 28th at 11:00 am, at the Selkirk Friendship Centre, 425 Eveline Street, Selkirk, MB.

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