Obituary of Arnold Smith

Royal Canadian Navy

Royal Canadian Legion

Retired-Weavex

Retired-St. John Chrysostom Church Custodian

Passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital, Saturday March 30, 2019.  Leo Arnold Smith of Arnprior, Ontario at the age of 77.  Beloved husband and best friend of Karen, loving father of Lynn (Rex), Bev (Derek), Grandfather to three grandsons, 3 great granddaughters and 1 great grandson.  World’s best Popa to Sarah (Claude), and Melissa (Kevin) and World’s best “Great Popa” to baby Tristan.  Survived by his brother Leonard (Shirley).  Loving and wonderful uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his mother Mary Holland, father Carl, brothers Ronnie and his wife Marion, and his brother Carl.  He is also predeceased by his niece Sandra and his great nephews Lucas and Isaac.  Arnold served in the Royal Canadian Navy, was a Member of 3^rd and 4^th Degree Knights of Columbus and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.  Arnold was retired from Weavex in Arnprior and was also custodian of St. John Chrysostom Church for many years.  Arnold leaves behind a legacy of love and charitability, kindness, and generosity-a man who served his country, community and church with honour and pride.  Sincere gratitude to “Care Angels” Cheryl and Rich, who went above and beyond to ensure every need was met with compassion, dignity and respect.  A very special thank you to Dr. Zadow and the nursing staff at the Arnprior Hospital.  Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior.  Visitations will be held Wednesday April 3, 2019 between the hours of 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday April 4, 2019 at St. John Chrysostom Church at 11:00 a.m.  Reception to follow at the Boyce Reception Centre. Royal Canadian Legion service Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. followed by Knights of Columbus service at 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home.  In memory of Arnold, a donation can be made to the St. John Chrysostom “Bell Tower Fund” or to the Dementia Society.