Obituary of Thomas Crosby Smith

Peacefully with his family by his side at L.H.S.C. University Hospital, Thomas Crosby Smith, of Sarnia on Sunday, March 23, 2008 in his 76th year. Son of the late C.W. John and Harriett (Jewell). Loving husband of 55 years to Phyllis (Woodward). Devoted father of John (Brenda), Mary-Anne (Steve Tower), Richard (Robin), Carolyn (Brent Armstrong) and Catharine (Steve Rose). Cherished grandfather of Christine, Justin, Jennifer, Tara, Aaron, David, Colleen, Danielle, Scott, Paul, Sarah, Jordan, Adam, Deirdre and Gillian. Dear brother of Griffeth, Pauline (Bell) and the late Campbell. Tom was born on August 19, 1932 in Chatham, Ontario. Tom provided 45 years service with Canadian National Railways, 12 years as District Chairman and General Secretary Treasurer the Order of Railroad Telegraphers/Transportation Communications Employees Union/Brotherhood of Railway Airline Clerks. Tom was also a member of and past distinguished President of the Optimist Club Sarnia Inc. and Lt. Governor Zone 6 Southwestern Ontario Optimist 1998/1999. A memorial service will be held at Laurel Lea St. Matthew’s Prebyterian Church, 837 Exmouth Street, Sarnia at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26th, 2008. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to his favorite charity, Conductive Education Program (children with Cerebral Palsy) P.O. Box 22075. Sarnia, ON N7S 6J4. Online condolences can be expressed at www.loganfh.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Logan Funeral Home, London, (519) 433-6181. Services: Service Date Wednesday, March 26, 2008