GERALD SMITH

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GERALD SMITH

Gerald Smith, aged 93, passed away peacefully in Calgary on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
Gerald was born and raised in Winnipeg having attended Greenway, General Wolfe and Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute. On completion of his schooling he worked briefly for the Western Grain Company before joining CN Railway. With the exception of two years in the Army, Gerald remained with CN for 39 years before retiring in 1982. Gerald served in many Management positions in the Sleeping & Dining Car Department, Express, Passenger and Intermodal Services at several locations including Chicago, Toronto, Montreal and Saskatoon. In 1970 he returned to Winnipeg eventually retiring as Manager Intermodal Services. Shortly after retiring, he and his loving wife Lorna moved to Calgary to be near two of their children and their two granddaughters.
Left to mourn are his three children: Carol Ann (Dwight) Harley and their daughter Kathleen and her children, Merlin and Arthur; Kevin James (Eileen Klippert) and Kevin's daughter Christine all of Calgary; and their son Gary Robert of Winnipeg. Gerald was predeceased by his parents, John Ross and Jessie Smith, his infant son Jeffrey, and his loving wife of 56 years, Lorna Marie Smith (nee Wood).
Respecting his wishes, no services will be held. Cremation has taken place and interment will follow. He will be laid to rest in the family plot beside his loving wife and son in the Garden of Eternal Life, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Winnipeg.
Thank you to Dr. Albuquerque, and the staff at the Colonel Belcher for the care they have provided to Dad.
Flowers are respectfully declined. Friends who so desire may make a donation in his memory to the Veterans Food Bank, #1, 4619 - 6 Street N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 7C3, Telephone: 403-277-8387.

To express condolences, please visit: www.mountainviewmemorial.ca

Mountain View Funeral Home
403-272-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 21, 2019