Obituary of Paul Smith

(Retired CNCP Telecommunications) Suddenly at the Arnprior Hospital on Friday morning, February 19th, 2016; James Paul Smith of Arnprior passed away at the age of 82. Beloved husband and best friend of Lillian (nee Clouthier). Dearly loved father of Rick (Carol-Anne) of Braeside; Mike (Cynthia) of Almonte; Sherry-Ann Orton (Rob) of Airdrie, Alberta; Helen McCredie (late Iann) of Norway Bay and Claire Morash of Arnprior. Predeceased by his daughter, Connie Maleau (Hector of Ottawa) March 13, 2007. Cherished and proud “Poppa” of Jeff, Willy, Courtney, Melanie, Tristin, Ayrian, Nathan, Jansen and Mitchell and “Great-Poppa” of Tristah Lilly, Ceilidh, Zahara and Lillian. Dear brother of Bernie (Louise) of Vancouver; Charlie (Deb) of Port Stanley and Margaret “Mardie” Robinson (late Jack) of Smiths Falls. Predeceased by 4 brothers: Frank, Eddie, John and Michael and one sister, Maureen “Molly” Clouthier. Paul will be long remembered for his pleasant and kind demeanour. His love of family and friends and his faith in God will live on in all who knew him. Friends are invited to join Paul’s family for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in St. Peter Celestine Church, Pakenham on Monday, April 25th, 2016 at 11 o’clock. A reception will follow at the Pakenham Community Centre. Interment St. Peter Celestine Parish Cemetery, Indian Hill Road, Pakenham. In memory of Paul, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Hospital Partners in Caring Foundation or the Arnprior Legion, Branch 174. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.