{"id":37286,"date":"2026-06-13T13:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T17:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jjcardinal.ca\/m-robert-bob-leonard-smith\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T10:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:40:14","slug":"m-robert-bob-leonard-smith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jjcardinal.ca\/en\/m-robert-bob-leonard-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr. Robert “Bob” Leonard Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"

1939 \u2013 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Leonard Smith on June 8, 2026.
\nBob passed away peacefully after a courageous three-month battle with various health
\nchallenges at St. Mary\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n

Bob will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Shirley; his children, Kathy (Ed), Debbie, and
\nStephen; his siblings, Marion (Al), Don (Hyun-Mi), and Merrill (Gina); and his sister-in-law, Jill
\n(Cameron). He also leaves behind his dear friends, Don McEwen, Ron Patterson, Marsha
\nGouett, the Four Men For Lunch club and his cherished fellow parishioners at St. Stephen\u2019s
\nAnglican Church.<\/p>\n

Born at home on George V Avenue in Lachine to Robert Smith and Eileen Leonard, Bob\u2019s
\nlifelong devotion to St. Stephen\u2019s Church began at just eight years old alongside his maternal
\ngrandparents. He remained a pillar of the church community throughout his life, a dedication
\nhonored in 2011 when he received the Bishop\u2019s Award from the Diocese of Montreal.<\/p>\n

Bob met the love of his life and future Reverend, Shirley Elmslie, in the 10th grade. Married in
\n1962, they were just days away from celebrating their 64th wedding anniversary. Bob shared his
\npassion for the outdoors with his wife and children, encouraging countless adventures in
\ncycling, swimming, and cross-country skiing. His legacy is filled with memories of family
\ncamping trips, days at the cottage, and annual bike rides to Lake MacDonald with his son and
\nfriends. He cherished his many cousins, nieces and nephews and he enjoyed large family
\ngatherings with both the Smith and McAskill clans. He fondly remembered his many travels to
\nBermuda with Shirley to visit lifelong friends Terry and Barbara Huntington.<\/p>\n

Bob\u2019s impactful teaching career began in 1961. Adored by students and colleagues alike, he
\nbrought vibrant energy to his schools by organizing ski trips, coaching basketball, and hosting
\nearly-morning air hockey games in his classroom.<\/p>\n

Our family is profoundly grateful for the exceptional care Bob received at St. Mary\u2019s Hospital.
\nBob himself was appreciative of the good care he received. He engaged pleasantly with the
\nstaff, maintained good spirits, and even commented that he felt \u201cpampered.\u201d\u00a0 In lieu of flowers,
\ndonations in Bob\u2019 s memory may be made to the St. Mary\u2019s Hospital Foundation (3830
\nLacombe Ave., Suite 1510, Montreal, QC, H3T 1M5) or St. Stephen\u2019s Anglican Church (25 12th
\nAve., Lachine, QC, H8S 1B2).<\/p>\n

Visitation will be held on July 4th, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm at St. Stephen\u2019s Anglican Church
\n25 12th Ave., Lachine, QC, H8S 1B2.\u00a0 A service will follow at 12 pm, after which there will be a reception.<\/p>\n

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