Obituary of Russell Smith

SMITH, Russell Bradnee At Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on November 12, 2010, of pancreatic cancer, in his 69th year. Russ is survived by Pamela, his devoted wife of forty-four years. Brother of Stephen (Jane) and Fraser (Edi). Loving father of Mandy Birch (John), Jennifer Evans (David) and Henry. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Frances and Claire Birch and Matthew and Thomas Evans. Attended Upper Canada College (Class of 1961), University of Western Ontario, and York University Business School. Russ was formerly President of Bate Chemical Company and a member of the Toronto Rotary Club. He owned and operated Checkmate Horse Trials and Equestrian Centre in Feversham, Ont. for twenty-five years. His contribution to eventing was recognized in 2009 when he was inducted into the Canadian Eventing Hall of Fame. The family will receive friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home A. W. Miles Chapel at 1403 Bayview Avenue in Toronto from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 18. Funeral service to be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity College Chapel, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, on Friday November 19th.