Smart, Wilda 'Kathleen' Susanna
Kathleen (nee Wyville) Smart passed away peacefully at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in her 87th year.
She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Smart who predeceased her in 2005.
Kathleen was the dear mother of Garry and his wife Sheila of Meaford. She was predeceased by son Larry in infancy.
She will be missed by her sister Ina (late Allen) Alexander and brother George (Pauline) Wyville, all of Meaford.
Kathleen will be remembered fondly by by her sister-in-law Myrtle (late Clarence) Wiley of Meaford and was predeceased by sister-in-law Eleanor Becker.
She was a wonderful aunt to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Born in Euphrasia Township, the eldest child of Everett & Annie Wyville. She attended SS 18 Riverdale before starting her working career which included Steadmans, Meaford, Junior Footwear in Markdale, Hilltop Hotel, 20 years at Amerock, and Meaford Golf Club. In between she found time to pick apples at Lambe’s for many years. Kay was an extremely hard worker.
With the closing of the Amerock, Kathleen and her sister Ina started Georgian Bay Town & Country Catering. This became a family affair with Raymond and Allen helping out along with many other family members depending on the event.
She married Raymond Smart in 1958 and they started out married life on the Smart family farm near Harkaway before moving to Meaford in 1960. In 1966, they moved to the farm on Highway 26, where Kathleen lived until 2023 when her health no longer permitted her to be there alone.
Her son Garry, shared the love of farming with his parents and led them into breeding Limousin cattle, now being some of the longest Limousin breeders in Ontario. Kathleen would often speak of the cattle that she cared for and share her experience and knowledge. She loved the cattle and would often be seen with the men showing cattle at the local fairs. She spoke fondly of her favourite Australian Blue Healer Dog – ‘Silver’.
Church life was important to Kathleen and she was a very active member of the Meaford United Church, UCW the Busy Bees Unit. She was acknowledged as a life member of the UCW in 2004.
She was a loving and proud aunt to so many, spending lots of time following them through dancing, hockey, ball and music events. Her nieces and nephews were very important to her. In later years, she was a great fan of the Owen Sound Attack hockey team.
She and Raymond enjoyed times travelling and camping. They have crossed Canada and often enjoyed a warm holiday in the Southern US. A highlight, was the year she joined Ina and Tracy on a trip to Austria.
Kathleen had a love for baking which she continued to develop with her years catering. Her pies and especially butter tarts were always in demand and a special request of many.
Kathleen’s family extend their thanks to the staff of Meaford Long Term Care Centre who have shown such care and compassion to her while she resided there.
Family will receive friends for visitation at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 4 until 7 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the Meaford United Church on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11 o’clock with visiting the hour prior to service.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society, Meaford United Church UCW (cheques Only Please), or the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
Details
Visitiation at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford from 4 until 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:00 AM
Service at the Meaford United Church, visiting the hour prior to service.
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Friday, March 29, 2024
Kathleen shared a room at the Nursing Home with our Mother Florence Lynch until Mom passed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Garry and Sheila and the extended family. Kathleen was a wonderful kind lady. Carol and Ken Ormsby
Friday, March 29, 2024
Dear Garry & Sheila, Ina, & George & families, We are saddened to hear of Kathleen’s passing. I worked many years at Amerock with Kathleen where we shared lots of laughs & good times. She was certainly a very hard worker & showed some of us up with fast pace. I’m sure you will have many precious memories to share & treasure. Rest well my friend, you will certainly be missed.
Friday, March 29, 2024
Ina , Tracy, Mike & Alex, Gary& Sheila & George & Pauline, my sincere condolences to all of you and your families. So sorry for your loss of Kathleen. In reading her obituary, she certainly lived a full life. I am so happy to have known this lovely lady. May your great memories sustain you at this difficult time.
God Bless !!!
Donna Timmins
Friday, March 29, 2024
Garry and Sheila,
So sorry to learn of the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful lady with whom I shared alot of laughs and good times. It always hard losing a parent but she is at peace and no longer suffers.
Cherish your memories of a beautiful person
Friday, March 29, 2024
Garry & Sheila, sending our condolences to you in your loss.
Friday, March 29, 2024
Our condolences to you Garry and Sheila, Ina, Tracy, George, Pauline and your family. Have many memories of Kathleen since when we were neighbours at Rosedale to present. May you rest in peace. Heaven has gained another angel.
Friday, March 29, 2024
Garry ,Sheila and extended family our condolences to you all. Kathleen was always so friendly asking after family and friends we always enjoyed her weekly visits, thinking of you all at this time .Hold your memories close.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss Garry, Sheila, Ian and George and families. Kathleen was a kind and hard working lady with the best pies and tarts. Thinking of her fondly in all the many activities she supported. She and Ray were both very helpful always lending a hand. God must have needed a special volunteer. Our sincere condolences. Jim, Donna and Morgan Shortt
Saturday, March 30, 2024
So sorry to hear about your Mom Garry. We always looked forward to seeing her and those special butter tarts at your farm. She will be missed by all. Take care.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Garry,Sheila, Ina, George and families, my sincere sympathy in the passing of Kathleen. She was a friend for many years and didn’t mind sharing a few recipes with me,especially that delicious turnip casserole. She was my phone lady and we often had great chats that way as well as at church and Busy Bees.Such a lovely person,May your wonderful memories of her bring you peace and comfort.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Dear Garry & Sheila,
I am so sorry for your loss. May time heal you. My deepest condolences.
Glenda Mattes
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Sincere sympathy to Garry and Sheila and Kathleen’s extended family . She was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed by all. Jim and Coreen Clarke
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Garry,Sheila and the entire Wyville and Smart families. Our deepest condolences to you all. Kathleen was a cornerstone in our community, especially our agricultural family. Her tireless efforts will not be forgotten.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Condolences to the family and friends of Kathleen.
She will be missed, but always remembered.
Evelyn Luongo
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Garry,Sheila and family, our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of your mom she was a great lady !
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Ken and Marilyn Towey.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Gary and Sheila, remembering Aunt Kathleen brings back so many memories such as knowing you couldn’t call her between 7 pm and 8/9 pm as she was in the barn caring for her calves, laying with them and talking to them as well she loved her donkey. Maybe not the last donkey lol. Will miss her coconut pies and butter tarts. But most importantly, she was such a caring, hardworking, loving and a down right genuine person. She always saw the good in everyone. Never judgemental. She was easy to love. Our family will miss her dearly.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Garry & Sheila, Ina, George and family
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories
to forever hold in your heart.
A beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady.
Those that touch our lives stays in our hearts forever
Sincere sympathy
Bob & Leone Allan
Brian, Jen & Hailey Allan
Sunday, March 31, 2024
My condolences to Ina and family, George and family, and to Garry and family, as well as other relatives and friends. You will have many great memories of your mother and sister.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
So sorry to hear of your loss Garry and Sheila. I worked with them at Amerock. A nice couple. rip
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Dear Garry & Sheila and all extended family of Kay. Rick and I express our sincere condolences on Kay’s passing. Kay was always warm and friendly, yet, never would deter from voicing an honest opinion, and usually, rightly so. Her work ethic was always “full speed ahead”. There was always more she could do, and most often, it was for someone else’s benefit. Having tried all the tips, Kay offered me through the years, to have my meringue turn out as perfect as hers, for lemon meringue pie, I never succeeded in having it as great as Kay’s. So every time, I knew there was Kay’s “lemon meringue pie” near, I was never satisfied until I secured a piece and ate every scrumptious morsal of a piece of Kay’s. Kay’s work ethic, is beyond my reach and the bar is set high, for every piece of lemon pie to be as scrumptious as Kay’s. Not only for Kay’s work ethic, the bar is set high, or her baking, but also for her faith and friendship. Kay has left a wonderful impression of “how to live life to it’s fullest”, for us, as a guide to follow. Memories of Kay will forever make us smile just for knowing her. God Bless, as we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Monday, April 1, 2024
Garry and Sheila,
Just heard about your Mom. I knew her when she boarded at Aunt Eva’s and she was always nice to me as just a kid. She catered some of our special events for Mom and Dad and they where the best. You will have wonderful memories I’m sure.
Sharon and Gord
Monday, April 1, 2024
Garry and Sheila, our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Mom. We pray that you will find comfort and peace during this sad time as you remember your treasured times together. Our sincere condolences.
Monday, April 1, 2024
Garry and Sheila,
We send our sincere condolences at the passing of Garry’s mother. The loss of a parent is such a difficult time. Our best thoughts are with all of you. Vern and Shirley
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Garry, Sheila, Ina, George and families…
We were saddened to hear of Kathleen’s passing. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. We will miss our visits with her and of course her famous tarts. Sending our deepest condolences and hugs to everyone.
Sean & Deena McBrien
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Garry, Sheila and family,
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. It’s so difficult to lose a parent.
Will be thinking of you during this time of loss.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Garry and Sheila- I was sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My parents, Gordon and Betty Taylor, enjoyed the company of your mom and dad very much, and spoke very fondly of them both. My sincere sympathy to you.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Garry and family. So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Dear Garry and Sheila,
We extend our deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your Mother. She was loved and cared for by so many and will be remembered by all those who knew her.
May you keep those memories safe in your heart knowing that love never dies.
Alan and Jo-Ann
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Garry and Sheila
Please accept my deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your Mother. In our younger years we were always in contact with your Dad and Mom. Our family had many good times together. Frances (Smart) Edwards.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Garry, Sheila, Ina, George and extended families.
We are very sorry to learn of Kathleen’s passing. I know mom really enjoyed her friendship through the church. Hoping a lifetime of great memories will ease your pain.
Lori, and Kathy Bumstead
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Our Deepest Condolences of the passing of your mother. Cherish her memories.