CLARENCE EDWARD SMITH

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CLARENCE EDWARD SMITH October 26, 1929 - October 24, 2011 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Clarence Edward Smith, a dear husband, dad, grandfather, Ole Papa, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and Mayor of Cross Lake, MB. Surrounded by his family, peacefully on October 24, 2011 Clarence passed away at his home in Cross Lake, MB. Clarence was predeceased by his parents Jean and Willie Smith, his sons, Dennis and Alfred Smith; grandson Dalton Smith; sisters, Margaret Bayer, Martha Bailey; brother Donald Smith; brothers-in-law, Hank Remple, Raymond Bayer, Bill Hollingsworth, and nephews, Dean Smith and Billy Beacham. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lillian; children, Glenn, Roy (Judy), Irvin, Warren (Lydia), Jason (Muriel), Marilyn (Joey), Kay (Ron), Vivian (Alex); daughter-in-law Linda; sisters Muriel, Lorraine, Hilda; brother Sydney; 22 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and numerous relatives. Clarence was born in Island Lake, he met and married Lillian in Oxford House, together they raised nine children. Clarence joined the Hudson Bay Company in 1951, he worked in Sandy Lake, ON for over eight years until he was transferred to Oxford House, MB in 1959, where he lived for eight years. He was then transferred to Cross Lake, MB where he continued to work for the company which later became the Northern Stores until he retired in 1994. Clarence was a very community oriented man and became involved in the community. He became Councillor in 1971 and then became the Mayor of the Community in 1997, he served in this capacity until his passing. He was dedicated to the betterment and development of the community. Clarence was a devoted family man, he loved spending time with his family, most of all his grandchildren. He was an avid gardener and a Montreal Canadiens fan. He had a great sense of humour, he will be truly missed by all that knew him. Wake services will be held at the home of Lillian Smith. Funeral services will be held at the Rev. Johnston Garrioch United Church on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in Cross Lake, MB.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 28, 2011