James Patrick Smyth Obituary
The memory of James Patrick Smyth (Chatham, Ontario), born in Essex, Ontario, who passed away on March 25, 2025 at the age of 93, 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.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Smyth and Marjorie Rose Smyth (Taylor); and his brother Joe (Patricia). He is survived by: his wife Louise; his children, Jill Dumart (Peter), Lynn Barnier (Dan), Kim Smyth (Mary), Scott Saunders (Kathy), Bradley Saunders (Stephanie) and Jeffery Saunders; his siblings, Elizabeth (Beth) White (Roger), Dan (Diane) and John (Carol); his grandchildren, Ashley, Matthew, Erin, Jaclyn, Avery and Emma; his great grandchildren, Aleks and Cullen; his godson Brian White; and his grandson Carson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
With respect to the observance of Lent, the family would like to ask that flowers not be sent to the church and suggest a donation to the Verspeeten Family Cancer Center at Victoria Hospital be made instead.
