SIDNEY HAMILTON SMYTH

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SIDNEY HAMILTON SMYTH We are sad to announce the passing of Sidney Hamilton Smyth on December 23, 2007. Sidney was born March 9, 1924 and was raised in the West End of Winnipeg. He enlisted in the RCNVR in July 1942, while employed at the Wheat Board. He served on the high seas mainly on the Cougar, the Ecoli and the Woodstock destroyers as a submarine detector and was demobilized in 1945 and returned to the Wheat Board. After returning to the Wheat Board he met Jeannette (Jeanne) and they married in August 1947. He remained at the Wheat Board until he retired. Sidney was predeceased by his parents Edith and Henry, his brothers, Harry and Billie, and sisters, Eileen and Patricia. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife Jeannette, daughter Dr. Laura Groening, grandchildren, Adam Groening (Carley), Emily McDonald (Sean), Katy McDonald (Jack), and Elizabeth and Louisa Smyth. He also leaves to mourn great-grandchildren Bianca, Zoe, and Ben. The family wishes to thank Tami and Dr. Pacen especially for their loving care. A private family service was held on December 28, 2007 at Waverly Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to honour his memory may donate to the A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's) Society of Manitoba, Room 108 North Pavilion, 2109 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 0L3. A bientôt, Sid. THOMSON IN THE PARK FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY www.thomsoninthepark.com 925-1120 Life stories may be shared with friends and family across the globe at www.mem.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2007