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GRAHAM DONALD SMITH
Born: Mar 06, 1959
Date of Passing: Feb 15, 2022
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GRAHAM DONALD SMITH
March 6, 1959 - February 15, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Graham Donald Smith, on February 15, 2022, at 62 years.
Graham was predeceased by his longtime partner Marie Baydak; parents, Don and Muriel Smith; and dogs, Char and Willy. He is survived and sadly missed by his sister Barb (Kurt) Gottfried; niece Brittany (Brian) Marwick; nephews, Kristofer and Jason Gottfried; and cousin Wendy (Patricia) Smith.
Born in Winnipeg, Graham grew up in beautiful Fort Garry, attending Crane, Viscount, and Massey where he made many lifelong friends. In his youth he played hockey, baseball, and golf. Raised in a football family, he remained an avid Blue Bomber fan, rarely missing a game on TV.
Graham worked for the City of Winnipeg Parks and Recreation Department before settling into a successful career as a car salesman, working at several dealerships. He retired early due to a serious back injury. Always well groomed and very sociable, he spent many happy hours at the Keg and Tony Roma's in earlier years, and in more recent years, with friends from the Corkhead Tour. Graham had fun nicknames for many of his friends and they had several for him.
Graham was a kind and gentle person who loved dogs, often putting their needs above his own. Char and Willy gave Graham and Marie many years of joy.
Graham's greatest pleasure was spending summers at Pye's Landing at the Lake of the Woods; boating, fishing, barbequing, morning newspaper and coffee on the deck, suntanning, and lots of fun times with many dear friends.
Graham loved people and people loved Graham. He met friends wherever he went and kept them for a lifetime. He was bright, funny, engaging, and he loved to make people laugh. Everyone who knew Graham has a great "Graham story". He was a true original who lived life his own way. He will be sorely missed, especially his daily phone calls.
Celebration of life to be announced at the Lake of the Woods in the summer 2022.
NEIL BARDAL
FUNERAL CENTRE
204-949-2200
neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 19, 2022
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Graham & I were friends for many years ! We laughed together often & teased each other incessantly ! I loved him & will treasure his memory ! - Posted by: Jim Wall (Friend) on: Jun 03, 2022
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It is with great sadness to hear of Graham's passing. I didn't know Graham or Marie well but they have been my neighbors for 28 years. Will miss him coming stopping for a chat. Rest in Peace - Posted by: cheryl (neighbor) on: Apr 15, 2022
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Great guy--him and I always had fun together--mostly nonsense. I miss him already. Doug Westcott - Posted by: Doug Westcott (friend) on: Feb 20, 2022
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The unofficial Mayor of Pyes. Many lovely Thanksgiving meals with Marie and Graham - always daper. And a gentle man. Rest easy - Posted by: Linda (Camp friend) on: Feb 19, 2022
