James Papa Ioan Smale Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Papa Ioan Smale (Oshawa, Ontario), who passed away on June 14, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Papa Ioan Smale to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, James Papa Ioan shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid James Papa Ioan farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his children, Paul Smale (Jenn Barton), Melissa Petty (Steve) and Sarah Smale; his grandchildren, Peyton, Nicholas Smale, Rebecca and Benjamin Petty; and his brother Jack Smale (Liz).
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the McIntosh-Anderson-Kellam Funeral Home (152 King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H1B6). A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Donations in memory of Jim to Kidney Foundation of Canada (https://kidney.ca) or Canadian Mental Health Association of Durham (cmhadurham.ca) would be appreciated.
