Aubrey SMITH

SMITH, Aubrey - In loving memory of Aubrey Smith, 72 years. Beloved husband, dear companion and lifelong friend of Joan. Beloved father of Grant (wife Pat) of Woodbridge, and cherished grandfather of Shelley, passed peacefully at home on Friday, February 8th, 2008. He will be dearly missed by his family-stepfather Gordon Grills of Little Britain; Judith (husband Bob) Marquis of Newmarket; Margaret Harrison (partner Ken Smith) of Oakville; nephew and nieces, Paul, Robyn, Heather and Brittany; his Aunt Doris Stewart of Beaverton; and many cousins. He formed many life-long friendships by whom he will be lovingly remembered. Aubrey spent his working life in Education, beginning teaching in a one-room school in Orillia in 1958 and retiring from the Ministry of Education as a Supervisory Officer. While working he earned a PhD in Education, was for many years Principal of the Toronto Teachers Summer School for Special Education, was a past President of Province of Ontario's Education Officials Association (P.O.E.O.A.), and was a charter member of Teacher's Lions. He had a passion for children and it showed. Aubrey loved nature and spent as much time out in it as he could. He always kept hounds and enjoyed running with them. He fished every spring, hunted every fall and went cottaging/camping year round. Many fond memories and warm friendships were forged through these interests. Grant shared a number of his adventures, some became organized annual events. Aubrey has asked for cremation. A visitation will be held at the JACKSON & BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 33 Larch St., Sudbury, 2pm to 4pm and after 7pm. with a celebration of his life scheduled for 8:30pm on Wednesday, February 13th, 2008. A special Memorial Service and interment at the Old Stone Church in Beaverton will be celebrated at 1pm on June 20, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations to Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Flowers, donations or messages of condolence can be arranged on-line at www.lougheed.org 10986574