EDNA MAY SMITH

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EDNA MAY SMITH Peacefully with family at her side, passed to rest on Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at her residence, the Douglas Campbell Lodge, Portage la Prairie, MB, Edna May Smith, age 95 years, beloved wife of the late (Marsh) Adam Marshall Smith. Friends may pay their last respects at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel, on Friday, February 25, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. In fulfilment of Ednas wishes, friends are invited to join family for a time of visitation at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel prior to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, at which time the Funeral Cortege will proceed to Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Portage la Prairie where a graveside service will be conducted by The Rev. Jean Bryden. Edna was born on February 9, 1905, daughter to Ada and David Allan at Riding Mountain, MB. She was raised in the Glenella District and attended school there. In December, 1924 she married Marsh Smith and together they farmed the Smith family farm until 1943, when Edna and Marsh moved to White Rock, BC where they operated a 17 acre fruit farm along with a golf course. In 1958 they sold and returned to Portage, residing here until their passing. Edna was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed dancing and old time music especially when her husband Marsh played with his brothers and sisters. Edna was also a sports enthusiast who took great interest in hockey and baseball, knowing most of the players right up to a few years ago. Edna was predeceased by her parents, David and Ada Allan; her husband Marsh Smith; three brothers, Walter, Melvin and Francis, two sisters, Ella Bray and Margaret Watson. She leaves to cherish her memory and to mourn her passing, her two sisters, Birdie (John) Demeris of Westbank, BC and Irene Lawson of Winnipeg, MB; sister-in-law Hazel Allan of MacGregor, MB and a host of nephews and nieces, one being Pat Pilkington and her family who dearly treasure the time and love they shared with Aunt Edna. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Ednas memory to the Memorial Fund at the Douglas Campbell Lodge, care of Portage District General Hospital, 524 Fifth St., S.E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3A8. A tree will be planted in memory of Edna at Evergreen Memorial Gardens by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are entrusted with the arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 25, 2000