Raymond David Smith

Raymond David Smith

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond David Smith on September 28th, 2022 at the age of 97 at the Neepawa Health Centre with family by his side. Raymond was born on April 24th, 1925 in the RM of Rosedale to Joseph and Clara Smith. Raymond was the 3rd oldest child of 6. He grew up on a farm by Polonia. 

On October 29, 1951 Ray married the love of his life, Charlotte Kwiatkowski and they had eight children. Ray and Charlotte raised their children and farmed southwest of Polonia until 2001. That year they moved their house into Neepawa where Ray resided until his passing. Ray and Charlotte were married for almost 71 years. 

Ray was always a farmer but also worked for MTS, Railroad, Manitoba Hydro, Riding Mountain National Park, and the Department of Highways. He worked with the Department of Highways for 24 years then retired in 1990 and continued farming until 2001. 

Ray was a very kind and sweet-hearted man who loved to laugh, play jokes and spend his time outside working on the farm. A few of his favorite things were listening to old time music, watching boxing, and visiting with all his family and friends, but the 19 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren really brought joy and laughter to his heart, lighting his eyes up with happiness. He was so proud of his family and loved his family time, taking long Sunday drives and picnics. Ray also enjoyed going on trips, playing cards and going to dances and for coffee with friends to McDonalds, Chicken Corral and Tim Hortons. He was always happy to visit and be around family and friends. All who knew him were blessed to have Ray in their lives and he will be greatly missed by all.

Ray was predeceased by his daughter Maureen, his parents Joseph and Clara, his siblings: Donald, Melvin, Dave, Marie and his little brother Leonard, his grandson Cody, and his son-in-law Brian. 

Ray is survived by his wife Charlotte, his children Rob (Cathy), Harvey, Gord (Sherry), Laurie (Glenn), Lynn (Blaine), Pat (Wayne), Karen (Colin), 18 grandchildren Ryan (Andrea), Kevin (Amanda), Crystal (Earl), Candace (Matt), Rick (Quenton), Shane (Veronika), Travis (Sara), Jennifer (Ben), Raeghan (Chad), Ashley (Jamie), Brandi (Will), Mitchell (Kaylene), Tyler (Tara), Kristyn, Kayla (John), Scott (Allison) Brittany (Jerry) and Kyle (Bryanna) and 30 great grandchildren. 

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the health care staff at Neepawa Health Centre for their compassionate care.

We would also like to thank everyone for the calls and visits, food, flowers, cards and donations to palliative care. 

Funeral Service was held at St. Dominic’s Church on October 4, 2022 with Fr. Jorge officiating.

White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa 

in care of arrangements.

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