William Desmond Smith's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario

William Desmond Smith

July 21, 1938 - January 18, 2025 (86 years old)

Ottawa, Ontario

William Desmond Smith's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario
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William Desmond Smith

July 21, 1938 - January 18, 2025 (86 years old)

Ottawa, Ontario

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William Desmond Smith Obituary

The memory of William Desmond Smith of Ottawa, Ontario, who passed away on January 18, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though William Desmond has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 29th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home and Chapel (1411 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V1A6). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 30th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St Elizabeth Church (1303 Leaside Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z5Z8). A reception was held on Thursday, January 30th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ALS Canada, or charity of your choice.



Wed

Jan 29

Visitation

McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home and Chapel
1411 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V1A6

Thu

Jan 30

Funeral service

St Elizabeth Church
1303 Leaside Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z5Z8

Thu

Jan 30

Reception

St Elizabeth Church
1303 Leaside Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z5Z8

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