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THORA SMITH

Date of Passing: Dec 22, 2006

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THORA SMITH December 22, 2006 Peacefully on Friday December 22, 2006 at the Grace Hospital with her family by her side, Thora Smith passed away. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Evan Macpherson, brothers Donald and Norman, husband Gordon Smith, cousins Nonie, Gladys and Bob Leslie, the Ashley cousins-in-law Laura, Margaret, Robert and his wife Brenda, and sister-in-law Frances Mary Smith. Left to cherish her memory are daughters Pamela and husband Garry Ferr, Deborah and husband Kendall Bingeman, brother-in-law Lawrence Smith, nephew Paul Smith and wife Val. Thora was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and came to Canada at age 2. She was a volunteer for the White Cross Guild at Winnipeg General Hospital for over 25 years, and was active in the Manitoba Pharmacists Women's Auxiliary and the Sunshine Girls bowling League. She particularly enjoyed volunteering at the airport as a Gold Wing Ambassador since the program's inception. Mother and Dad worked side by side for many years at the family drug store, Smith's Garfield Pharmacy at Notre Dame and Garfield, until its closure. Thora loved to travel, with Hawaii and Banff being special family destinations as was the lifetime family cottage at Whytewold. She was an avid gardener and passionate about her roses. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all the caring and compassionate staff on 5 North, Grace Hospital, especially Kristine, Lori Ann, Sarah, Val and Maria. A memorial service celebrating Thora's life will be held on Thursday December 28, 2006 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 4000 Portage Avenue at 3:00 p.m. with interment and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home And Reception Centre 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 28, 2006

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