Obituary of Douglas John Smith

SMITH: After a courageous battle, at the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Douglas “Doug” Smith formerly of RR 2, Zurich, age 66.  Beloved husband of Christine (Market) Smith of Zurich.  Loved father & father-in-law of Vicky & Rob Bushey of Goderich, Stacey & Guy Kirk of Hensall, Penny & Rob Martin of Goderich, Cassandra Smith & partner Dylan Veenstra of Hensall. Loving papa of Kaylyn Kirk, Liam Bushey, Madison and Jedson Martin. Dear brother & brother-in-law of Jim & Mary Ann Smith, Heather Smith, Pauline & Dave Turner, LeRoy Meloche, Mark & Jill Market, Ken Market, Theresa Market, MaryLou Martin, MaryAnn & Serge Desrochers, Brenda & Henry Martens, Karen Kelders & Ron Pieters, Catherine & Matt Relouw.  Loved by his many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Douglas & Cecilia (Whillians) Smith, father and mother in-law Howard & Evangeline Market,  sister-in-law Barb Meloche and brother-in-law Ernest Martin.  Resting at T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with visitation on Sunday, February 2, from  1 to 4  pm.  Where the Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11 am. Pastor Steve Albrecht officiating. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donation to Alzheimer’s Society of Clinton, Teen Challenge London or charity of choice.