June Smith
June 22, 2019
June Sheila Smith (nee Graham), of Mount Forest, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Cecil Smith for 67 years. Loving mother of Kathy and her husband Lyle Bender of Mount Forest, and Debbie and her husband Bruce Witherow of Mount Forest. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly and her husband Sean MacMillan of Dundas, Kelly Bender of Waterloo, Kevin Bender and his wife Manda of Holstein, David Witherow and his wife Lydia Tietjen of Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, and Paula and her husband Jeff VanKessel of Oshawa. Great-grandmother of seven. Dear sister of Marie and her husband Eric Hansen. Sister-in-law of Sherman Smith and his wife Joyce. Predeceased by her brother George Graham and his late wife Gladys, her brother-in-law Vernon Smith and his late wife Charlotte, and her sister-in-law Ilene and her late husband Wray Moore. Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Wednesday, June 26th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A funeral service celebrating June’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 196 Birmingham Street East, Mount Forest on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., with visitation being held at the church prior to the service from 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.. Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mount Forest or Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences
Dear Cecil, Kathy, Lyle, Debbie, Bruce and family, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. June will be fondly remembered for her genuine kindness, laughter and we will never forget that smile! Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Darlene Hewson, Jonathan Graham and Nicole Graham
— Darlene Hewson, June 26, 2019We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to June’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray and Marion Parker
— Ray and Marion Parker, June 26, 2019We are sorry, our sympathy to the family.
— Jim and Marion Lindsay, June 25, 2019My sympathies to your family Kathy and Lyle. The loss of a mother is one who can never be replaced and as time goes on we keep thinking of things we should have asked, done, or said. May you find peace with other family members as you go through this difficult time. Willa
— Willa Wick, June 25, 2019Kathy, Debbie and families. Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Pauline and Verne Mills, June 25, 2019Kathy, Debbie and families. Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Pauline and Verne Mills, June 25, 2019Kathy, Lyle, Debbie, Bruce and family, our condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
— Cheryl Murphy, June 25, 2019Debbie, Bruce & family: We send our deepest sympathy to you. - Thelma & Barry Rawn
— Thelma & Barry Rawn, June 25, 2019Dear Cecil, Debbie, Cathy & families, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a lovely lady. We all enjoyed her visits to the shop & I'll remember her fondly. Sincerely, Donna Shaw
— Donna Shaw, June 25, 2019Kathy, Debbie and family, our deepest condolences in the passing of your Mom. Thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
— John & Patti Weber, June 24, 2019My sincere condolences to you Cecil and family on your loss. I will be on a bus trip starting Wednesday and will not be able to attend visitation or funeral
— Robert Adams, June 24, 2019