Obituary of Patrick George Smith

SMITH, Patrick- Peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 12th, 2012 at Niagara Gardens Retirement Home at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Cherished father of Annette and Jack Reuvekamp, Linda and Brian Bishop, all of St Catharines and Sam and Nancy Smith of North Tonawanda. Loving Bumpa of Jennifer, Patrick Gerald, Sarah and Patrick William. Special brother of Doreen Southon and brother in law of Katherine Smith. Patrick is predeceased by his several brothers and sisters. He will be sadly missed and always remembered by several nieces, nephews and friends. Patrick served five years in World War II with the First Special Service Force. He was employed by the City of St. Catharines for 37 years. Patrick was an avid and honored lacrosse player and was inducted into the Ontario and Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame and was a member of the St Catharines Old Boys Lacrosse Association. The family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St Catharines on Sunday from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place on Sunday at 4p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 169 St. Paul Crescent on Monday at 10:30a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to Hospice Niagara would be appreciated by the family.