Murray Roger Smith
1943 - 2024
BIRTHDATE: February 13, 1943
PASSED: March 20, 2024
OCCUPATION: Canadian Forces Army
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ZODIAC: Aquarius
CREATED BY: Guardian Angel
BIRTH CITY: Toronto
BIRTH STATE: Ontario
BIRTH COUNTRY: Canada
CITY OF PASSING: Belleville
STATE OF PASSING: Ontario
COUNTRY OF PASSING: Canada
A FEW WORDS: A soldier, a father, a husband... a person who was not afraid to live, and not afraid to die. Known as Roger to many, he treated people right, he shared the little he had and had a loving heart. He will be missed...
SPECIAL MOMENTS
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He loved dogs ...
Roger with his white German Sheppard Duchess. Duchess was probably his first favorite of all his dogs in his life.
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He joined the army ...
Coming from a big family, Roger decided tojjjjn the Canadian Armed Forces
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He devoted his life to the military
A young soldier with a never ending drive to give
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With his son Murray, and brother Calvin
Camping, Boating and good company were important in his life
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HIs Family grew
Photographed at his granddaughter's wedding, Amanda.
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Truly his best friend
After becoming a widow, he returned to his old neighborhood to search for his childhood sweetheart, Georgette, who he found and spent the rest of his life with.
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Boating was a part of who he was
The summers were made for boating. All his adult life, he wanted to be near the water.
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Two of his grandchildren
Amanda and Phillippe seen here by his side.
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An old picture
Three of his first grandchildren. Amanda, Chantal, and Holden. Photo taken at the back of his home in Frankford, On.
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HIs friends from London, ON
Neighbor Frank, with Jimmy and Carl. The Connaught Street friends from 30 plus years ago
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His Wedding day
Shown here with his wife Renate who he met when stationed in Germany. She is the mother of his three children, Donald, Murray, and Angelique.
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Georgette, ...
Her inner strength walked silently beside him like a soldier
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Loved to think
Chess on the balcony in Mexico, exploring the world...
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Golf Day
Driving range in Frankford. Golf was his favorite sport.
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Souls connected
True love and unwavering support
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from Jena Lynde-Smith
Rest in peace Uncle Roger, you’ll be missed down here ❤️
GALLERIES
Family Love
Roger loved to golf although he would never be a pro, he was happy just being himself. He was always there for his family and was always telling a story.
A soldier to the end
Roger had his best friend beside him, Georgette. She was his high school sweetheart and when lost his wife who passed in her 30's, he went and looked for Georgette. She also lost her spouse and for almost 40 years they have been side by side. Here is a great picture of them.
GIFTS
Guardian Angel
Michel Tolleson Robles : 2 horses running free
Guardian Angel
A white Husky has a wolf-like appearance. It is one of the most stunning looking dog breeds. A true companion and loving friend with a playful heart. A gift that will be appreciated by any dog lover.