It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Dennis Smith at the age of 90.
Jim led his life with a beautiful balance of grace and compassion. He was fiercely dedicated to our community and was delighted by the successes of his family. As the retired Director of Education, he was keenly interested in his students as they moved through the education system and transitioned into working life. His volunteer work with many organizations from Dragon Boats to Laurentian University, Health Sciences North, and St. Andrew’s United Church will be missed by many in Sudbury.
Jim is survived by loving wife Gloria Oldenburg and sons Jim (wife Lisa) and Peter (wife Marsha). He was devoted to his Grandchildren Samantha (Jeff McGarry), Katrina (Mario Marcantognini), Timothy, Bryson, and Jacob. More recently he was delighted to become Great Grandpa "GG" to Daphne, Maia, Micheal, Eleanor, Charlotte, and Mara. Jim was loving uncle to nieces Lori Smith (partner Tom Zanetti and sons Declan and Connor), Stacey Bellmore (Marc and daughters Dani and Mackenna), Glenda Oldenburg (sons Cameron, Evan, and Jake) and nephew Greg Oldenburg (Lisa and daughter Lauren).
Jim is predeceased in 1997 by his first wife Betty Lou (Lavigne), parents James (Jim) and Catherine Smith and brother Ken Smith (Ann). Dad was always there to celebrate our successes and to comfort us when challenges faced us. Jim touched the lives of so many in Sudbury and his beloved community of Creighton Mine where he was born. He will be missed! As Jim would say "Keep the Faith".
Special thanks to the amazing staff at Health Sciences North’s Emergency Department and 6 South for their wonderful care. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Lougheed Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 111 Larch Street at 2pm on Thursday, December 14, 2023. (Friends may gather at the church after 1:30pm Thursday). In lieu of flowers, donations to Health Sciences North, Sudbury Food Bank or St. Andrew's United Church would be gratefully received. For donations or messages of condolence, www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com.