EDWARD (TED) SMITHSON

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EDWARD (TED) SMITHSON It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather Ted, who passed away on March 17, 2003 at the Health Sciences Centre after a lengthy illness. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Olive of 54 years; sons, Don (Norma Jean), Bruce (Corrine) daughter Diane (Karl Stenberg) daughter-in-law Betty Smithson; grandsons, Phillip, Chris and Chad Smithson, Gordon Stenberg and granddaughter Jennifer Smithson. He was predeceased by his son Kenneth on January 20, 1999; sister Catherine Stewart; brother Robert (Betty) and his parents, Robert and Margaret. He is also survived by brothers, Harry (Vi), Joe (Bev) sister Janet (Ab) Tager; brother-in-law Jack Stewart and many nieces and nephews. Ted was born in Eden, MB on July 15, 1923 and spent his early life farming before moving to Winnipeg in 1955. He worked as a pipefitter at CNR until retirement. He had many hobbies. He played with the Eden Manitoba Baseball Club and was inducted into the Manitoba Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Victoria Curling Club, as well as a member of the Brooklands and Weston Legion. He enjoyed playing pool with the many friends he made there. He enjoyed camping, fishing, watching sports and playing cards with his grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Interment will follow at the Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be his brothers-in-law, Vic Kaspick and Don McIntosh; nephews, Rick and Bill Smithson and Gary and Doug Trager. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3L 1P6. In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away. You suffered most in silence, You fought so hard to stay. You faced your task with courage, Your spirit did not bend But still you kept on fighting Until the very end. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 20, 2003