I remember orange ice cream floats and gifts from far away places when you would come home.  I remember you always believing in me, even when I made bad choices.  I remember big, long hugs and "I love you sweetheart". I remember waiting for you at CFB Esquimalt to get off a big destroyer in your uniform with barret on and how proud I was that you were my dad. I remember an amazing grandpa to my son, a loving husband for 49 years to mom and a friendly,  helpful man to everyone he knew and met. A smart man who knew so much about so many things, who would light up when he spoke of his days in the Navy, had funny sayings and pet names. I think of you every day. I can't believe you are gone, I miss you.  Although I'm sad that if I ever get married I won't have my dad to walk me down the isle. I'm so grateful for you and so fortune to have had you as " my dad " for 47 years. Until I see you again I know that you are in heaven with your parents, sister and brother as well as many others.  I'm happy to know that you're a young,  healthy man again, free from cancer and pain and  playing golf, fishing, playing hockey, dancing or playing cards while you enjoy a glass of wine. Thank God for you Dad, I love you!

Miss you Loren and very saddened by your passing.I am very grateful for the time you we had in this life until the next time we meet I will hold on to the smiles and laughs you brought in to my life Robert Mallinson AKE. Booby

Lorne a great husband and father and friend to many, myself and my family will always keep him our thoughts and our hearts. To Linda,Kelly and Claudine our thoughts and prayers are with you  Lorne will be greatly missed.

Linda and family...My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your great loss. Lorne was a"man among men". Kind, considerate, helpful, caring and I had great respect for him. Rest in peace Lorne. So long for now. Joan

Lorne was and still is,a great man.We always had a joke for each other. I will miss him. God bless Lorne and his family.

Lorne will definitely be missed. He was such a loving, caring man and always had a warm hug and a smile.  My heart goes out to Linda, Kelly, Claudine and family.

Linda, Claudine and Kelly my thoughts, love and prayers are with you and yours.

I'm sorry to here about your dad Claudine. Our thoughts are with you and Kelly at this difficult time! Both Wendy and I know the sorrow of losing our parents.

So sorry for the loss of your Dad , Claudine and Kelly he was a wonderful person Love to all of you

The agony of losing the pillar of the family... there are just no words.  My heart has been with you all throughout this sad journey, sending silent strength, and continues as you find your way in your changed existence.  Lorne forever lives on in you, his family.  Carry forward his legacy with pride.  

Rest in Peace, Lorne Smith.  Your life is celebrated.

Our condolences. Keep the memories close to your heart and he'll always be with you. The Sidebottoms, (Marlene,Shaunette, Jodie and Cory)

Our deepest sympathies from Russ,the kids and myself. Lorne was an amazing man. I have awesome memories from my childhood that I will cherish .Love and hugs to all of you at this sad time, Linda,Claudine and Kelly and your families .
Lori and Russ Ball

Nothing can compare to the grief experienced from losing a loved one, especially when it is a parent. They are the link to our past and greatest influence on our path in life...Sending you my deepest condolences Claudine to you and your entire family. In your time of grief, the best way to remember and honour our parents is hold the wonderful memories and life experiences they gave us close to our hearts and to pay them forward! Sending you big (((Hugs)))

May you all find comfort in your memories.

When they told us that he would be leaving us soon, my world came to a screeching halt.

When he told me he loved me and called me Sweety or Princess, my heart skipped a beat.

When he accepted me (and my girls) as family, I felt such profound gratitude.

When we shared poems, songs and oh so many stories, a very special bond was made.

When I had to say goodbye, my heart simply broke.

I know am so incredibly blessed to have been loved by Dad Smith. I will miss him so far beyond words and tears.

I'll carry him in my heart forever. He will never be gone from those who loved him.

To All of you. My heart goes out to you all at this time. Your loss is great, this I know, may you find comfort in the many happy and cherished memories you have. I love you all

To linda, Claudine, Kelly  and Families: My condolences to you all on the loss of your loved one. I have many fond memories of Lorne, May he rest in peace. Thoughts and Prayers are with you today and in the coming days as You prepare to say goodbye to a  kind and gentle man . My fondest memory is of the times when I would have car trouble and go to him for advice. He would give me this long explanation of how the whole car worked(as He was famous for). Then I would look at him and say So Lorne is that a yes  I should take it to a garage  or no it's  nothing to worry about.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

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Ronald Lorne Smith

28 April, 1938 – 4 December, 2014

Burkeview Memorial Services

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