Charles Wesley Smith

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, uncle, and partner, Charles Wesley Smith, who died on Sunday March 25th, 2012, age 46 years of age, of Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ontario.

Charles Wesley was born February 7, 1966 in Fort Frances, Ontario, to John “Fred” Smith and the late Eliza Smith.

Wesley was an important member to the leadership of Naicatchewenin First Nation and will be greatly missed. His strength, courage and wisdom will be hard to replace and the love he held for his community will never be forgotten.

Wesley was a very kind and caring individual. He had an avid appreciation for being outdoors, most of his time was spent outside, snowmobiling and four-wheeling were some of the many things that he loved to do.

Spending time with his family and friends was also very important to him. Wes leaves behind his best friend and loyal companion, Tubby.

Wes had an incredible sense of humor. He could always be found laughing, smiling and telling jokes. And it was usually always at someone else’s expense. Wes loved to joke around and play tricks on everyone he knew.

He will be sadly missed by this common law wife Lori Smith, son Jordan Smith, father Fred Smith and his brothers and sisters: Lisa, Orville, Priscilla, Doreen, Curtis and Duane Smith.

He will also be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews: Wendel, Braden, Alyssa, Travis, Tyler, Taryn, Monica, Darian, Kersten, Gabe, Gracie, Tim, Ben, Joelle, Zoe, Brianna and his great nieces; Danielle, Annalise, and Harley Ann Smith

His aunts and uncles: Gilbert, Delia, Wayne, Elsie, Lorraine, Florence, Louise, Alice and Gerald Smith.

Wesley was predeceased by his mother Eliza Smith in 2009.

Tribal rituals will be held in Naicatchewenin First Nation on Thursday, March 29th, 2012 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 30th, 2012 beginning @ 10:00 a.m. at the Naicatchewenin Community Hall, with Elder Gilbert Smith officiating.

Pallbearers are: Orville Smith, Curtis Smith, Duane Smith, Wendel Smith, Wayne Smith, Tony Marinaro, Jeremiah Windego and Donald Smith.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Clayton Windego Sr, Travis Smith, Glenn Smith, Ralph Galusha, Roger Smith and Dennis Smith.

Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.