Doreen Smith

Passed away peacefully at Wingham & District Hospital on January 23rd, 2026 in her 81st year.

Loving Wife to her best friend Carman Roy Smith for 61 years.

Proud Mother to Barry Smith of Parry Sound, Barb (Ken) Fedy of Kemble, Mike (Leeanne Robinson) Smith of South River, Gary Smith of Parry Sound, Brian Smith of Muskoka and Sarah (Sheldon) Philpott of Kitchener.

Adoring Nan to Kelly Smith (Justin Roberts), Dennis Smith, Cameron (Sally) Fedy, Nevin (Kelsey) Fedy, Daniel Smith, Dezirae (Mitch) Slote, Cooper and Spencer Philpott and to her great-grandchildren Riley, Damon and Ella Roberts, Nora Slote and Finley Fedy.

Sister to Gloria (Jim) Sebastian, Ron (Mel) Heibein, Rosemary Hare, Joan (Murray) McCracken, Rick (Charlotte) Heibein, Roger (Margie Fenner) Heibein and Lori (Mark) Dobson.

Sister-in-law to Ross Smith, Fred (Teuni) Smith, Roger (Donna) Smith, Fran Gibbons and Marilyn Smith.

Missed by nieces, nephews, cousins and neighbours. Special thanks to a caring neighbour Carol who provided comfort and support during this difficult time.

Predeceased by her parents Bruce and Pearl Heibein, her father and mother-in law Allan and Mabel Smith, brothers-in-law Alan Hunter and John Gibbons, brothers and sisters-in-law Harvey and Marion Smith, Joe and Bev Smith, Doreen and Vern Willoughby, Shirley Smith, Lloyd and Beryl Smith, Larry and Elaine Smith, Grace and Harry Smith, Glenna and John Seddon,

Doreen was an avid card player and a sharp-shooting crokinole tournament champion. She loved creative cooking and staying connected through social media. She cherished her Cousins Luncheons and her lifelong friendships with the Trowbridge Girls. Doreen enjoyed fishing, camping, and baking cookies for her grand dogs. She especially loved Christmas, watching videos of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, reading, pickling and preserving just about anything, and quilting. For many years she was an active member of The Southline Women’s Institute and she had a fondness for anything with a rooster motif.

Most of all Doreen loved her family and the laughter, joy and fun that always filled each and every gathering.

Cremation has taken place.

A celebration of Doreen’s life will take place in the spring to honour a life well lived.

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to Huron Safe Homes for Youth, Goderich or Huron Perth Centre for Youth, Stratford to help disadvantaged youth or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca

Cards of sympathy may be sent to Unit 3 91135 Belmore Line, Wroxeter ON N0G 2X0.