DOUG (SMITTY) SMITH

Condolences & Memories (30 entries)

• So, So Sorry to hear this news (a bit late mind you) Coronation Street just won't be the same..Rest our friend - Posted by: Glen & Cathie Caskie (Friends) on: Mar 25, 2012

• My sympathies to the family of Doug. I knew Doug many years ago from Cecil Rhodes school. RIP - Posted by: Sharon Martin (Anderson) () on: Feb 03, 2012

• To Bev and Family. Very sorry to hear of Smitty's passing. He was a great friend and always fun to be around. We got to know him over the past 8 years and spent many good times at the Base & Shooters Golf Courses. He truly was one of a kind, warm and sharing. We will miss him every day and will think of him on the 19th hole, enjoying a cool one. - Posted by: Gordon Swaile & PJ Reaume (Golf buddies) on: Jan 30, 2012

• all the rink guys and myself will miss you at the rink. R.I.P. Smitty. My smympathy to all the family and the Winnipeg Steelers hockey guys. My prayers are with you. - Posted by: Judy (canlan ice sports) on: Jan 28, 2012

• I'm gonna miss a very good friend, shared many laughs. Dougie was my very good neighbour at the trailer park in Winnipeg Beach way back. He was famous for saying...Ya, I'll pay 50 percent on that, whether it was firewood, beers. He would pick me up at work for an apparent"job interview", but really just to go out for lunch. miss you Smitty - Posted by: leslie hjorleifson (friend) on: Jan 28, 2012

• I am truly sorry to here Doug's passing and my deepest condolences to the family at this time of great sorrow. - Posted by: Judy Crawford (School Mate and friend.) on: Jan 27, 2012

• Sorry that I was not able to participate in the celebration of Smitty' s life on January 26. I was not in Winnipeg at the time. As most people know, Smitty and I had a special relationship. It is to him that I owe my treasured membership in the Winnipeg Steelers hockey team. To this day I am amazed that he convinced the real hockey players to let me play at it with them. - Posted by: Sidney Green (Friend) on: Jan 27, 2012

• Doug, you would have liked the party today. Miss you! Hope you're resting comfortably now. - Posted by: A Buddy () on: Jan 26, 2012

• As a fellow hockey player, referee and neighbour in the Maples area, I have great memories of Smitty. His infectious personality and keen wit always brought a smile to my face. He will be missed by any who knew him! - Posted by: John Neil (Teammate and friend) on: Jan 26, 2012

• I spent hundreds of hours playing ball hockey with Doug, Jim Pritchard, and many others at the Weston rink. I am shocked to learn that Doug has passed away. Deepest condolences to friends and family. - Posted by: Terry Jones (friend) on: Jan 26, 2012

• Sorry to hear of Doug's passing. We go way back and have many mutual friends from the Weston area. I really enjoyed watching Smitty play his game - he was amazing. Rest in peace Doug. - Posted by: Wade Christensen (Old Friend) on: Jan 26, 2012

• I shed a tear for you today, for the time we once shared together . . . and I hope you are at peace at last and know your memory will live forever. - Posted by: An old Friend () on: Jan 26, 2012

• I count myself as lucky to be among the 500 or so hockey players Smitty declared to be the "worst hockey player I ever played with!". A truly fun guy with a sharp edge that I always enjoyed. And a truly loyal friend. Rest in peace Doug. - Posted by: John McIntyre (friend) on: Jan 26, 2012

• I am in shock to hear of your passing. I remember your laugh, your jokes, your stories and your endless happiness. I didn't know you long but even in rough times you were happy and that's what I remember most. Rest in peace Doug. - Posted by: Nancy Goncalves () on: Jan 26, 2012

• Bev, our condolences are with you at this very sad time. Doug, we will miss you forever! Peace! - Posted by: Wendy Hanson Zilli (Friend) on: Jan 26, 2012

• My condolences to the family. Doug was one of a kind and he will be deeply missed by many. - Posted by: Denise Funk (friend) on: Jan 26, 2012

• Doug you will be missed at the provincal garage (vema) were you would come in for service and share stories and laughter. You shall be remembered. - Posted by: Alan (government employee) on: Jan 25, 2012

• From all the old Winkler Royals Hockey Team: Our deepest condolences to the family. He'll be truly missed from all! - Posted by: George "MADOG" Penner (Old Hockey Buddy) on: Jan 25, 2012

• Bev, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you, your girls and your extended family during this very sad time. My thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Jan (cousin to Bev) on: Jan 25, 2012

• Smitty was a great teammate and friend. He was fun to be around and his wizardry handling the puck was amazing. He has left us too soon and will be missed. - Posted by: Ken Stephanson (Teammate and friend) on: Jan 25, 2012

• Jim and I will surely miss you, as will my wife, Diane and family. My deepest sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Bill Pritchard (friend) on: Jan 25, 2012

• I am deeply saddened to learn of your partners' passing. Please know our thoughts are with you at this sad time and extending sincere condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (Canadian Cancer Society) on: Jan 25, 2012

• Expressing my deepest condolences to Doug's friends and family at this difficult time. Thinking of you all with sympathy, healing and love. - Posted by: Jaylene Hanson-Boon () on: Jan 25, 2012

• We are so saddened to hear of Smitty's passing. Although it has only been in the last few years we have known him, it feels like all our lives. He was an amazing man and funny as all hell. Words cannot express the loss felt with Allan upon hearing this news. His days with Smitty at the "Boy's Club" and beyond will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Charlene & Allan Gobert (Friends) on: Jan 25, 2012

• You will be sadly missed..with deepest sympathy... - Posted by: Joan Johnston (Friend of the family) on: Jan 25, 2012

• My deepest condolences on your loss! Dougie will be truly missed! - Posted by: Kerry LeBlanc (friend) on: Jan 25, 2012

• "ARE YOU KIDDING ME", Smitty you and your sense of humor will be missed, but not forgotten. Rest in peace Smitty - Posted by: loober (cohort) on: Jan 25, 2012

• We will greatly miss the banter that we all shared with you at our annual Weston golf tilts. Rest in peace, Smitty. Regards, Jim Chester - Posted by: Jim Chester (Old Weston friend) on: Jan 25, 2012

• My condolences to Doug's family and close friends. I will remember him fondly, he was truly one of a kind. - Posted by: Linda Percy () on: Jan 24, 2012

• It is with great sorrow that I was informed that Doug Smith passed away. Bev, I send you & your loved ones my love & deepest sympathy. I regret I will not be able to attend the Thursday memorial as I am out of the country. I first got to know Doug Smith in his offical capacity as "Inspector" when I was appointed Chair of the Manitoba Film Classication Board in 2000. Doug, as the rest of the MFCB staff, was supportive of the new board & me as chair and I could always rely on him to assist me when it came to complaints, inspections, etc. and provide essential background information that I required to do my job. Doug always worked very hard to ensure that the board was able to fulfill its mandate. He had a thorough knowledge of the act and inspections were numerous & inspection reports were detailed & well written. Requests for information were always back to me in record time. Doug was a dedicated civil servant who did his job effectively and brought to the board a sense of humour & a big heart that we will all dearly miss. While most of my relationship with Doug was professional, I did have the opportunity to play golf with him at Clear Lake. He was an avid skilled golfer & I play once a year but he made it a great game for me that I fondly remember and I and all board members will miss him deeply as a friend. Henry Huber - Posted by: Henry Huber (friend, Chair of the Manitiba Film Classification Board) on: Jan 24, 2012