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In Memory of
Hon. David Paul SMITH, P.C., Q.C.
1941 - 2020
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Sean Michael Kennedy posted a condolence
Sunday, March 15, 2020
David was also a special presence in my life. On Parliament Hill and through his friendship with my Mother, the late Mary Kennedy, he greatly assisted my securing articles at his then-firm Lyons, Arbus in 1981. There he introduced me to Jim Coutts, to whose campaign in Toronto I was essentially seconded for a time, to my delight. Over the years we maintained contact, with David as chair of FMC and I as a senior lawyer with a federal crown corporation. No matter my location, Toronto or Vancouver, whenever he was nearby on firm business he made a point to call or, frequently, grab a bite and talk. I will always remember his kindness and warmth, his wealth of hilarious stories, and the occasional hymn. David’s example showed me how to put faith into practice, and for that I am the most grateful. My deepest sympathies to Heather and the family.
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Robert Daudlin posted a condolence
Friday, March 6, 2020
Heather and family,
Darlene and I learned only today of David's passing and wish to join with others whose live were touched by him during his long and fruitful career. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob & Darlene Daudlin
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Nathaniel Erskine-Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Senator Smith was one of the first to host me in his office and welcome me to the Hill in 2015. He was such a gentleman, generous with his time in answering my questions and giving me advice.
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Brian McAdam posted a condolence
Thursday, March 5, 2020
We offer our sincere condolences to Heather and family on the passing of David.
Brian and Lillian McAdam
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Brian Greenspan pledged to donate to Salvation Army
Thursday, March 5, 2020
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John Sewell posted a condolence
Thursday, March 5, 2020
David and I were members of Toronto City Council in the 1970s. We had many political differences, and I was in my polarizing mode of politics which did not help our relationship. As I grew older I found ways not to be so harsh and David never held my past against me: he was always friendly and cheery and he treated me well. We spent a very pleasant time chatting four or five months ago at a funeral, and I again admired his good and humane approach to life. I regret I am unable to attend his celebration at the end of March. I extend my condolences to Heather and the family.
John Sewell.
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Doug and Julie McDermid posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Heather:
Julie and I were saddened to learn of David’s passing and extend our sincere condolences to you and to your family. We hope that memories of happy times together and of a life well lived, love from your family and support from your friends will give you comfort through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Doug and Julie McDermid
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Brad Halls pledged to donate to Salvation Army
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
In memory of the late David Paul Smith.
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Dick & Sharon Gray lit a candle
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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This was quite a shock!
Sharon has many fun memories growing up in the Smith clan. David was her 1st cousin, so she has 1st hand knowledge of David's hilarious antics. He was always fun to be around and full of stories. Always kind, generous and caring.
Dick and Sharon Gray
Sincere condolences to the family. We're spending a lot of time reminiscing and reliving the fond fun memories.
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Gurbaxsinghmalhi@gmail.com posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
My sincere condolences to Heather and The Smith Family. Senator Smith was a great man.
Hon. Gurbax Singh Malhi
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Marilyn Trenholme Counsell posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
I wish to express heartfelt sympathy to David’s loved ones especially Heather and his children. David has been a constant presence in our lives since 1997 when he took my daughter, Lorna, under his wing as a summer law student at FMC in Toronto. He was her mentor, her pal and in some ways a father like presence helping to overcome the loss of her Dad when she was very young. David became my friend in the Senate and later he shared my class at Mount Allison when I taught Political Leadership in Canada there. Whether the subject was politics, law or life itself, David could be brilliantly serious or hilariously funny. And oh how he loved the old hymns! I cherish all these memories especially the last time together when David and Heather took me to the Marshlands Inn for dinner here in Sackville. Together they were a truly remarkable couple, dedicated to their country, to their friends and their family. We have been blessed by David’s life. May he sing with the angels forever!
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Bill Wilkerson posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
To Heather and David's entire family, my sincerest sympathies on David's passing. David and I met when we were both executive assistants to a federal cabinet minister in Pierre Trudeau's first Cabinet in the 1960s, and we had a great friendship through the ensuing years of his political, ministerial and legal careers. His humour, his intelligence, his sharp instincts created a person worth knowing plus working and kibitzing with. A fine, fine person and great Canadian. Bill Wilkerson, Port Hope, Ontario Canada (905-885-1751)
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Janice Stein posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
I had the great privilege of knowing David at so many stages in his career. It was always educational, inspirational and great fun to spend time with him. David will be sorely missed by his family, his party, and his country. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that many will mourn with you.
Janice Stein
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Michael & Arlene Atlas posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
My wife Arlene and I are wintering in Florida and were very saddened to learn of David's death from an obituary in the National Post this morning.
For many years, we had been fellow residents at 1166 Bay Street.
David was always warm and friendly and showed us many kindnesses over the years. We will certainly miss him very much, and extent our condolences to his family-he should have had many more years.
Michael & Arlene Atlas
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David Kilgour posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
David Smith was terrific at virtually anything he touched.
We will all miss him terribly.
David and Laura Kilgour, Ottawa
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Paul Forseth posted a condolence
Monday, March 2, 2020
I met David in Parliament when he became a Senator. He had a special enthusiasm for life, politics, friends, and good causes. He also was a great story teller and conversationalist. I count him as a friend. We spent some good times together, and had a lot of laughs, and also enjoyed life and times after politics. I am going to miss him very much. He served Canada well, and was loved and respected by many from both inside and outside of politics. See you on the other side David ! Paul Forseth MP 1993-2006
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Bob Publicover posted a condolence
Monday, March 2, 2020
I met David when he was studying law at Queens during the late 1960s, having previously served as a political staffer for Walter Gordon. He was decent, funny and brilliant.
Having served Canada with such energy and distinction, may he now rest in peace.
His family has my deep sympathy.
Bob Publicover
Waterloo Ontario
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Sergio Marchi posted a condolence
Monday, March 2, 2020
David was a good man, with a distinguished private and public sector career. He also had a brilliant sense of humour. He was always fun to be around, and I was pleased to have shared the political battlefield with him!
To Heather and the family, my condolences and prayers are with you.
May David now RIP.
Sergio Marchi
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Colleen Beamer posted a condolence
Monday, March 2, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
I have many wonderful memories of David at our Faught farm (Elmer & Laura ) when I was growing up. He would often be there with his mom Beulah when she came with the Bible College ensemble---and of course they stayed with us ---and sometimes Aunt Lottie would be there. We loved when he came.
May your memories be treasured.
Love Ralph & Colleen (Faught) Beamer. (Peterborough )
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Gord and Corina Glenn uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 2, 2020
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Dear Heather, Alex, Kate, Laura and family,
My husband and I would like to express our sincere sympathy for your loss. David was an extraordinary man. He had the rare gift of making everyone feel special each and every time one had the opportunity to be in his presence. My husband, I and our family were fortunate to know David and it was an honour to host him as our guest at our wedding ceremonies in both Canada and Romania in 2010. I am sharing a picture of David and me on July 29, 2010 from the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania. His enthusiasm and passion for different cultures were boundless and we cannot be happier to have had the opportunity to introduce David to the Romanian culture. We will forever have fond memories of David and his larger than life presence during such an important event in our lives.
We know that there are many like us who are deeply mourning David's passing as his was a life of service, compassion, love and excellence. May he rest in peace.
Gord and Corina Glenn
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Ginette Duplessis and Dr Alan R Acheson posted a condolence
Monday, March 2, 2020
We record our gratitude for the friendship that David offered us. It was his compulsive generosity to a stranger from Ireland, whom David had met on a train, that led to the profound change in both our lives from 2004. Of that change, David was wont to say, 'see it as the Lord's will'. He served that Lord through his gift of friendship, his caring attitude, and his affective faith.
We extend to Heather and her family our sympathy in their grievous loss, and with them share many memories of David's warm and spontaneous love.
Ginette and Alan
Cobourg, Ontario
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Lawrence B. Crocker pledged to donate to Salvation Army
Monday, March 2, 2020
My Deepest sympathy to Her Hon. Heather Smith and family.
An excellent person to always work with.
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Lynda Jordan lit a candle
Monday, March 2, 2020
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Dear Heather, Alex, Kate, Laura and family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of a wonderful man.
So many warm memories of meeting David.
We are grateful for his kindness to our daughter Andrea as a young woman
just graduated from university. He cared for her as a father at FMC.
Be assured that you will all remain in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
May David rest in peace safe in the arms of Jesus.
Jim and Lynda Jordan. Orangeville, Ontario.
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The family of Hon. David Paul SMITH, P.C., Q.C. uploaded a photo
Sunday, March 1, 2020
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