It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Monica Duguay-Smith, loving wife of 39 years to Todd Smith, and best mother in the whole wide world to her two girls, Nicole (Marty) and Natalie (Daniel) Smith.
Monica is predeceased by her parents, Lucien and Leona Duguay of Hamilton, and her beautiful sister, Denise Davidson. She leaves behind four sisters - Diane Duguay, Jackie Gerow (both of Hamilton), Lorraine (Bob) Curliss of Caledonia, Claudelle (Robert) Boudreau of Cambridge and one brother Mike (Tammy) Duguay of Brantford, and she will be missed beyond measure by countless nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, colleagues and students. Monica dedicated her life to the education of young children and spent over twenty years as an Educational Assistant. Monica’s love and care for her family and friends was unparalleled. The best way to honour her and uphold her legacy is to love your nearest and dearest fiercely, with all your heart. And feed them well.
Special thanks to Dr. Morgan and Nurse Amanda at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, for their enormous empathy and care through the end of Monica’s life.
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at Coutts Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 96 St Andrews St, Cambridge on Friday, February 17 from 7-9 p.m.
Fond memories and donations to Indigo Love of Reading Foundation may be shared through the funeral home at www.couttsfuneralhome.com.