Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Chippawa Creek at Bella Senior Care, Niagara Falls, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Smith (2024). Dear mother-in-law of Manuela Smith. Loving grandmother of Alexandra Aylesworth (Kyle), and Jordan De Medeiros Smith (Krista). Great grandmother of Rogan and Hudson. Predeceased by her son Richard Smith (2022), brother Dr. Richard Nero (2014).
The family will receive friends at Patterson Funeral Home, 6026 Main St. Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 12 noon, with the funeral liturgy to follow at 12 noon.
As expressions of sympathy, donation to the Alzheimer’s Society, would be appreciated by the family. Memories, photos, and condolences may be made at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com