Flossie Smith

It is with many positive reflections and fond memories, the family of Flossie Bell (Russell) Smith wish to inform you that she passed away peacefully on Oct 17^th 2011 at the Blenheim Community Village in her 96^th year.

Born in Raleigh Township, Flossie was the daughter of the late Wilaferd and Ada Pearl (Bennett) Russell. Beloved wife of the late John E. Smith for 68 years. Loving mother of Russell (Jean) Smith of R.R.#1 Blenheim, Sally (Bob) Cook of Alliston, Randy Smith (Isla Mae Cleveland) of R.R.#1 Blenheim, Doug Smith of Erie Beach, George (Mary Jane) Smith of R.R.#1 Blenheim, Sherry (Adam) Godfrey of Cedar Springs and Paul Smith of Blenheim. Proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 12 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Dena Drewery and Faye Stokes, both of Chatham. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Flossie was predeceased by her sister, Wilda Jenner, and her brothers, Lorne and Carl Russell.

Many of you will remember Flossie as ‘The Peach Lady’. She did the majority of her visiting with friends, neighbours and many cherished customers on the docks of Manitree Fruit Farm. Both she and her late husband, John E. were passionate about their farm and the community. All outings in their retirement years had to include a trip to the farm to inspect the various seasonal crops.

Family to receive friends at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 53 Stanley St, Blenheim on Saturday Oct 22, from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Cedar Springs United Church, 8643 Talbot Trail, on Sunday October 23 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Ed Nicol officiating. Interment to follow at Craford Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Flossie to Cedar Springs United Church, Craford Cemetery or the Blenheim Senior Centre would be appreciated by the family.