Ronald Allan Smith - 1934 – 2015
It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Smith announces his sudden passing on January 12, 2015 at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni at the age of 80 years. He died peacefully with both sons at his bedside. Ron was born July 5, 1934 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. He moved to Port Alberni in 1958 after marrying his soul-mate Shirley (Kempton). Ron is survived by his wife and life-long partner Shirley, sons Roland and William and granddaughters Deidre and Meagan, and many other relatives. Ron worked most of his life for MacMillan Bloedel in the local paper mill. He was a master builder and an outstanding sheet metal tradesman. Always willing to assist anyone who needed help, he lived by the philosophy that “it takes as much energy to be nasty as it does to be nice.” Ron was an avid fisherman and loved to travel with wife Shirley in their motorhome. He acknowledged that life was short with much to see and do, so he made sure to make the time to enjoy life. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s memory may be made to the B.C. Alzheimer’s Society. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca.