Esther Sarah Smith (neè Bergen) passed away in her sleep Monday March 12, 2018 at Roberta Place Long-term care in Barrie, Ont. She was in her 92nd year.
Wife of the late Edward (Ed/Eddie) Smith of Barrie, ON; loving mother of the late Ed Smith of Ottawa, Reg Smith of Kemptville and Marina (Smith) Johnson of Barrie; proud Grandmother of Michael, Gregory (Greg), Geoffrey and Genevieve (Gen) Smith and Daniel Johnson; Great-grandma to Elliott and Morgan Smith.
Esther was a resident of Roberta Place for the past 14 yrs and has considered Barrie her home since 1945. Esther has been an active volunteer in the community, serving on committees and as an active member of a number of organizations. Esther has received several volunteer awards for her dedicated work. As well, Esther took an active role in her church, first at Trinity Anglican, then at St Giles.
A Celebration of Life will take place at Roberta Place Long Term Care in the large activity room on May 26, 2018. Service to begin at 2 pm with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society www.cancer.ca , Heart and Stroke www.heartandstroke.ca or a charity of your choice in Esther's memory would be appreciated.
Amanda Thomas and family
Posted on: Friday, March 16, 2018Our condolences to you marina and Daniel, sending you love. Rather than mourn the loss of the flame, celebrate the warmth and the glow it gave.
Janis
Posted on: Sunday, March 18, 2018My deepest sympathy to Marina and family on the passing of your Mom Esther. I knew she had been at Roberta Place for a while and passed like my Mum Audrey in her sleep at the age of 92 as well. God Bless you and the family, you are in my prayers. Condolences Jan Craig
Karin Bidell
Posted on: Monday, March 19, 2018Our sincerest condolences to the family. Aunt Esther will always have a special place in my heart. I recall from my childhood precious memories of her coming to visit us in BC as well as us travelling to visit her and Uncle Ed and family. Family was very important to her.
Our last visit out to Ontario was when I was 14 years old, I believe. I loved the special buns she made and asked for her recipe which I still have, but it was the love she poured into them that made them taste so good. I think she made goose while we were out that time if I remember correctly.
She will always have a special place in my heart, and she will be missed. However, I rejoice more in seeing her in Heaven one day. Oh, what a joy that will be, to see Jesus our Savior. She is blessed to be in His presence face to face where there is no suffering or pain because Jesus was her all in all.
Prayers for the family.