Smythe, Orville Charles
Surrounded by family on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at St. Catharines General Hospital in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn for 55 years, dear son of the late Elexey Kent and William Smythe, loving brother of Jim (the late Lily) Brittain, the late Gord and Mary Brittain, the late Gladys and George Coote, Lloyd and Lois Brittain, Fred and Bev Smythe, much loved uncle of Tammy and Phil Wicks, Wendy, Bill, Tim and Vanessa, Brian and Roseanne Cheropita, Susie McCartney, adored great uncle of Kyle, Corey, Kailey, Cole, Keaton Cheropita, Mallory and Greg Matuszek and extra special Godfather to Alexa McCartney. He will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Mr. Smythe served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 30 years and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #24, R.C.E.M.E. Association in Kingston. Orv truly was an Officer and a Gentleman.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Orv's life will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 2-4 at Antipastos, 87 Hanover Drive, St. Catharines. Memorial condolences to Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences www.butlerniagara.com. Butler (905) 646-6322.