Edward James SMITH

SMITH, Edward James It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ed Smith on February 8, 2006 at Sarcee Carewest at the age of 91 years. He leaves behind to mourn, his loving wife Phyllis of forty-four years, stepdaughters, Elaine (Dick) and Betty Jean; children Christine, Craig (Beth), Janet (Ken); eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. He was born in Onoway, Alberta, the eldest son of a Pioneer family in the Edson area. He was a long-time active member of the Stampede City Chorus, the United Brotherhood of the Carpenters and Joiners Union and the New Democratic Party. A Memorial Service will be held at LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) on Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association (105, 7500 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 0L9). Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME, RECEPTION and CREMATION CENTRE, 304 - 18 Avenue S.W. Telephone: 228-4422.