Parcourez la nécrologie de Paul Smith Monday March 10th 2025 résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Paul Alexander Smith on Monday, March 10th, 2025 in his 88th year at Miramichi Lodge in Pembroke, ON. Born on July 21st, 1937 in Toronto, ON, he was the eldest son of the late Isabella (nee Stewart) and Wallace Alexander Smith.
Beloved husband to the love of his life for 64 years (his high school sweetheart) Katharine Anne Ziegler (Kathy). Dear father of Jeff (Karen) of Petawawa, and daughter Jennifer Smith of Toronto. Loving grandad to James Smith, Kristina Smith both of Ottawa, Sarah Steadman of Toronto and Amanda Hatton of Hawkesbury. Great grandfather to Katrina, Brian and Duncan.
Brother to Dr. Ronald Smith D.V.M. (Barbara) of Hamilton, and his nephews Brent Smith of Hamilton and Brian Smith of Sundridge. Predeceased by a granddaughter Alexandra Smith.
Paul’s 15 minutes of fame was when he discovered The Brockville Trust Burglary; at the time Canada’s largest burglary of a financial institute by Mafia types. Paul was a prosecution witness in numerous criminal trials in Canada and the United States.
Paul attended grade 8 at Victoria School and was a graduate at BCIVS in Brockville. He holds the degree of Bachelor of Commerce from Sir George William University (now Concordia) in Montreal, Quebec and MTCI of Queens University in Kingston, ON.
Family and friends may pay their respects at the Irvine Memorial Chapel at Roselawn, 2451 County Road 15, Maitland on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 10:30 am until 12 noon. A service in celebration of Paul’s life will be held in the chapel at 12 noon followed by a reception. Interment will take place in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society will be greatly appreciated by the family.
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Monday March 10th 2025
Décès pour la Ville:Maitland, Province: Ontario
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Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Paul Smith Monday March 10th 2025 et espérons que leur mémoire pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.