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ROSS GEORGE HECTOR SMITH
Date of Passing: Sep 09, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROSS GEORGE HECTOR SMITH With his family at his side, on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Golden West Centennial Lodge, Winnipeg, Ross Smith passed away at the age of 78 years. Left to mourn his passing and to cherish his loving memory are his beloved wife Shirley of Winnipeg; children Brad (Karen) Smith and grandchildren Megan and Kayla of East Selkirk, MB, Brian Smith of Winnipeg, St. Amant Centre, Connie (John) Bagrie and grandchildren Kyle and Amy of Winnipeg, MB, Larry Smith and grandchildren Emily and Tori of Portage la Prairie, and David (Zita) Kinnear of Whitby, ON; siblings Shirley (Kevin) Shea of Ottawa, ON, Carolann (Dave) Scrim of Ottawa, ON and Charlie (Louise) Smith of Ottawa, ON; sister-in-law Phyllis (Art) McKenzie of Sioux Narrows, ON and brother-in-law Keith (Agathe) Kennedy of Montreal, QC, along with many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents George and Ivy Smith of Ottawa, ON, brother Dan Smith of Campbell River, BC and sister-in-law Margie Taylor of Winnipeg, MB. Ross was born July 16, 1934 in Ottawa, ON and attended Borden School in Ottawa and Alliston High School at Camp Borden where his father was stationed in the army. After his graduation in 1952, Ross worked for a survey crew for the Department of Highways. In October 1955, Ross applied to the RCMP in Toronto and on January 28, 1955, he was sworn into the Force. Ross's career in the RCMP spanned 24 years with postings in Brandon, Virden, Clear Lake, Carberry, Minnedosa, Stonewall, Dauphin, and Portage la Prairie where he was promoted to Sergeant. Carberry proved to be a special time in Ross's life where he met Shirley Kennedy who was employed as a registered nurse. They were married May 28, 1960. In March 1979, Ross retired from the RCMP and accepted a job as an insurance adjuster at the Portage Mutual Insurance Company. He worked at the Mutual for 23 years and spoke highly of the people he worked with there and the friends he met at the agencies throughout Manitoba. Ross was a man who made it his work to do what was right for the communities he lived in. Amongst his community involvement, Ross served 18 years as a councillor for the City of Portage la Prairie having served on every committee, chairing five of them. He served nine years on the Portage Hospital Board, 10 years on the Yellowhead Highway Association serving as president in 1991. He also served three years on the Portage Library Board, Director of A.R.C. Industries, and was president of Koko Platz Community Club as well as serving on Portage Minor Hockey Executive. He was also very involved with the fundraising committee of the Good Shepherd Parish. His faith was important to him and he was very proud when it was completed. Family and friends were very important to Ross. One of his greatest joys was following the sporting activities of his children and grand- children. He loved to joke and tease everyone but was always there to listen to a concern. He was a man of integrity and honesty and touched the lives of so many. He will be sadly missed. Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish, Portage la Prairie, led by Father Eric Giddins. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Ross's memory to the St. Amant Foundation, 440 River Road Winnipeg, MB R2M 3Z9. A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel 857-4021 A message can be left in the on-line guest book at www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Sep 12, 2012
ROSS GEORGE HECTOR SMITH With his family at his side, on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Golden West Centennial Lodge, Ross Smith passed away at the age of 78 years. Predeceased by his parents George and Ivy Smith of Ottawa, ON, brother Dan Smith of Campbell River, BC and sister-in-law Margie Taylor of Winnipeg, MB. Left to mourn his passing and to cherish his loving memory are his beloved wife Shirley of Winnipeg; children Brad (Karen) Smith and grandchildren Megan and Kayla of East Selkirk, MB, Brian Smith of Winnipeg, St. Amant Centre, Connie (John) Bagrie and grandchildren Kyle and Amy of Winnipeg, MB, Larry Smith and grandchildren Emily and Tori of Portage la Prairie, and David (Zita) Kinnear of Whitby, ON; siblings Shirley (Kevin) Shea of Ottawa, ON, Carolann (Dave) Scrim of Ottawa, ON and Charlie (Louise) Smith of Ottawa, ON; sister-in-law Phyllis (Art) McKenzie of Sioux Narrows, ON and brother-in-law Keith (Agathe) Kennedy of Montreal, QC, along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish, Portage la Prairie, led by Father Eric Giddins. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Ross's memory to the St. Amant Foundation, 440 River Road Winnipeg, MB R2M 3Z9. A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel 857-4021 A message can be left in the on-line guest book at www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Sep 11, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 12, 2012
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Hi Shirley! Sorry to hear of your loss - in many ways this is a blessing. God has called him & he is now at peace. My prayers are God calls my mom soon. Take care & look after you now! - Posted by: Carolyn Hill (mom Dorene Westlake @ Golden West) (friend) on: Sep 17, 2012
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Ross was a well respected gentleman and his passing has left a huge void in many lives. It was indeed an honour knowing him and his family. He was dedicated to his career in the RCMP and then after retiring working with Portage Mutualas well as his time on Council in Portage and his involvement with the Yellowhead Association. May he rest in peace! - Posted by: Mayor Shirley Kalyniuk (Good Friend as well as an In-Law) on: Sep 15, 2012
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Shirley, Brad, Connie and Larry and family we offer our condolences on the passing of Ross. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Annette Adam on behalf of the Dion family who once lived next door. - Posted by: Annette {Dion} Adam (former neighbor) on: Sep 15, 2012
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Shirley, Brad, Connie and Larry and family. On behalf of the Dion Family we extend our condolences to you that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Annette Adam (Dion)on behalf of the Dion Family - Posted by: George and Vivian Dion and Family (Neighbors on Roe Street in Portage La Prairie) on: Sep 13, 2012
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I got to know Ross when I first joined the Yellowhead Highway Association. He was a very honourable man with a great sense of humour. While we shared many laughs, our support and interest for Manitoba's section of Hwy#16; brought our thought and interests together. I truly appreciated his friendship and commitment to our province! Sincere and heartfelt condolences to his wife, children, extended family and friends. - Posted by: Shirley Timm-Rudolph (Former Winnipeg City Councillor & former member of the Yellowhead Highway Association) on: Sep 12, 2012
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So sorry to hear about your father, Brad. My sympathy to you and your family. - Posted by: Sharon Pospishell (Co-Worker) on: Sep 12, 2012
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Sorry to hear the passing of your dad. Condolences to you and your family Brad. Take Care. - Posted by: Sally Darragh (Co-worker of Brad) on: Sep 12, 2012
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Our deepest sympathy to Shirley, Brad, Connie, Larry and their families. We always considered Ross a dear friend who was known for his laugh and fantastic memory. He never forgot a face or name and our clients in St Claude treated him with the utmost respect. We have such good memories of all the times we spent with Ross over the 23 years that we knew him when he worked as an insurance adjuster. - Posted by: Bob & Denise Hebert () on: Sep 11, 2012
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Ross was several years my senior so as a teenager I was obviously very impressed by the RCMP officer in the family. He used to take me on the occasional cruise in the RCMP vehicle, sounding the siren to my great fascination. Ross loved to tease & joke and one occasion that comes to mind with my sister Shirley was when he was stationed in Carberry & I was living in Wellwood at the time (I think I was 13 or 14). Ross told Shirley that the RCMP had discovered that I was the head of a street gang in Wellwood (population 50 when the train was in!!). He was asking for her advice on how to treat the case because he didn’t know how to approach it since I was his brother-in-law. The joke didn’t last long but my sister Shirley was very perplexed for a while!!! Ross will always be remembered as a man who enjoyed life to its fullest; whether it was through his work, community involvement or family activities. May God be with him. - Posted by: Keith Kennedy (Brother-in-law) on: Sep 11, 2012