To Wendy's Family:
I have been retired for some time but remember the day we hired Wendy. I was so shocked to hear of her passing. she was always very vibrant,compassionate and full of life. She will be sadly missed by those she worked with.
Just remember to cheerish those memories of Wendy as noone can take them away.

My condolences to justin and marli. My family has has the blessings of knowing your mom for 15 years and my daughter was her little friend. She couldn't wait to come over to grandma and grandpas house to see her friend your mom was a wonderful person and may her soul rest in pest. She will surely be missed. Love. All ways. 
                                                   Johnson family(next door neighbours)

Justin and Cheryl. We are deeply saddened for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

To Wendy's Family.  Please accept my condolences.  Wendy was a exceptional human being, a role model to many including myself.  I worked with her for many years and learned so much from her.  She was both a co-worker and trustworthy friend with a great sense of humour!  She will be missed!  God Bless!

My deepest condolences to the family and friends and may God give you the strength through this difficult time. I had the great pleasure of working with Wendy at EDS. Wendy was an awesome employee and well sought out, but what I remember best of Wendy was her smile, kind spirit and great attitude. She had a great positive energy about her.  I know she will be greatly missed by her peers and customers at GM and HP/EDS. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends in this time of need.  God Bless

Justin and Cher. Sorry I cannot make it today. I just wanted to let you both know that we are thinking about you and if there is anything we can do don't hesitate to ask. Steph & Bryan

My sincere condolences are extended to Wendy's family. I will remember Wendy as a compassionate, intelligent, hard working colleague.  She was mature, calm, and possessed a great sense if humour. I enjoyed our chats during our many years working together. Her beautiful smile will remain in my memory.  Rest in peace Wendy. 

Donna McEvoy

Justin, Cher and Marli,
Though I am usually never at a loss for words, today I cannot find the right ones to say. Just know that I love you all and I will always be there whenever you need me. I love you.

To Marli, Justin and the rest of Wendy's family
My heart aches for the loss of a wonderful mother, sister, daughter and friend. Wendy was truly a wonderful person and I consider myself blessed to be able to call her my friend. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you today and every day.

Marli, Justine and Janine, I was very sad to hear of your Mom's passing.  I worked with Wendy for many years at GM.  We had some great fun together even though we were working hard meeting demanding timelines.  I have lost touch with her over the last few years but I can still hear her laughter.  She loved you all and will be missed by many.

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Wendy's passing. Wendy and I were best friends all through High School and beyond. Unfortunately, life caused us to go our separate ways. After 30 yrs we found each other again and it was like no time has passed. We shared stories and laughed like we always did. We still had so much in common. Unfortunately I never got a chance to see my best friend again. Wendy, thank you for being my friend and enriching my life. You will forever be in my heart. Marli, Justin and Janine, I am so sick with the loss of my friend, I can only imagine your loss. I do know you guys were her world and she was so proud of all of you. Marlo, Debbie, Barbara and John my condolences to all of you. 
Sheri Wilbur Woodcox

Today I have to say good bye to my best friend, my Mother. I love you so much Mamma and hope that I will become half the amazing, kind & beautiful woman that you were.
Love,

Marli xo

To Wendy's family: my condolences on your loss.  I was lucky to have the opportunity to work with Wendy at EDS and she was a wonderful lady.  I always enjoyed her company. She will be missed.

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.  I worked with Wendy at EDS/HP for many years.  She was a wonderful person.  She was dedicated to her work, intelligent, kind and always had a smile on her face.  She will be missed by so many.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My most deepest condolences to Wendy's family.  Difficult times are ahead, and you will need to find strength among family and friends, of which Wendy had many (look no further than this guest book for evidence of that).  

We were all blessed to have a good person like Wendy enrich our lives.  She will be dearly missed.

My deepest condolences to the family and may God give you the strength through this difficult time. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I felt when I heard of Wendy's death. I had the great pleasure of working closely with Wendy over the past 10 years. Wendy was a person with high integrity and morals, very  family oriented, passionate in her work, caring of others, friendly with a great sense of humour, and was well liked by everyone. She will be greatly missed by her peers and customers at GM and HP/EDS. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Justin, Cheryl, Marli and Janine,
In the past months we have been through a lot together and we have seen how much you all loved and respected Wendy. You do her great honor in how you are remembering her. She will rest easy knowing that she left the world a better place through her easy beautiful smile, her loving, gentle heart and the children she left behind to continue her legacy to us all. 
We are both here for you all whenever you need us. 

Love,
Kim and Landon
(Moom and Nod)

Justin, Marli and Janine, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  Although I did not know your mother personally, I am sure she was an amazing lady just like her children.  I have heard many great things about her and she will continue to live on through you.  Rest in peace Wendy.   xoxoxo

We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother. We know that you are going through a difficult time and no amount of words will take the pain away. As hard as it seems, you will get through this. It's the memories that will help take away the pain and make you smile again. Remember that we love and care about you and are always here if you need us. Love AC & UJ

To Wendy's family, I am very sorry to hear the sad news about Wendy.  I worked with Wendy at EDS/HP for many years.  She always had a smile on her face, and was always a pleasure to be around.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Power

To Wendy's family and friends, 
I was so sorry to hear of Wendy's passing.  Wendy was a friend and co-worker to so many of us at EDS/HP.  She will always be remembered for her caring and warm personality as well as her strong work ethic, she was one of a kind. She will be missed dearly.

Nancy

To Wendy's Family -  My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time of sorrow. Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of Wendy's passing. I worked with Wendy for many years. She was a wonderful coworker and friend. She was such a happy person & could always make me laugh. I will miss her tremendously. 
Rest in piece my dear friend….
With Heartfelt Sympathy…

To Wendy's Family

I worked with Wendy on some projects at Ally.  She was a project manager always in demand.  She was able to stay calm and focused no matter what the situation was. We were happy when Wendy was selected to be the PM on the projects we were working on.  She will be greatly missed.  My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time.

To Wendy's Family - My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time of sorrow. Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of Wendy's passing. I worked with Wendy for many years. She was a wonderful coworker and friend. She was such a happy person & could always make me laugh. I will miss her tremendously. 
Rest in peace my dear friend...
With Heartfelt Sympathy..

To Wendy's Family

I was very saddened to hear of Wendy's passing. I have been retired for 9 years from EDS/GM but remember Wendy fondly.  I can still picture her walking by my desk with a lovely smile on her face as she was heading to a yet another meeting.  Wendy was always happy, always friendly. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron Sheyan

To the friends and family of Wendy,

I worked with Wendy on a number of projects at Ally and stayed in touch with her after those projects ended. The first thing that always comes to mind when I think of Wendy is pure joy. She was truly a wonderful person. I can not express how saddened I am to hear of her passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

In 32 years of working with scores of people, Wendy stands out as one of the best!  She was always ready and willing to help with a smile.  A TRUE leader among leaders.  Be free now Wendy and soar the heavens!

To Wendy's Family:

I knew Wendy through work - our paths touched now and again over many years. She was such a truly nice person and always so effective at her job - that is a hard balance to strike, but she did it with grace and style. I'll miss her smile.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim

My deepest condolences on the loss of Wendy. I have known her  for many years as a friend and co-worker. She will be missed immensely.

My condolences go out to Wendy's family and friends. I worked with Wendy at EDS/HP for many years and she was always a cheerful and positive person. She will be greatly missed.

Wendy will be missed.  I've known and worked with her over the years EDS/HP 
RIP Wendy

Justin and Marli and to Wendy's family,

I was shocked to have heard of the news of Wendy's passing.  Wendy and I worked at EDS in the 90s.  She was one of the key people who hired me on, fresh out of school.  She was wonderful to talk to, and she always had the time to talk about her kids.  I am so sorry for your loss and may you find strength during this difficult transition.

Eric Guenette - HP

Justin and Marli,
I am very sorry to hear about your mothers passing.  I worked with Wendy many years ago.  She was an absolute pleasure to work with, so very patient and brilliant!  She always spoke very highly of the both of you, she loved you very much.  My heart and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family.

Marli and Justin
My heart goes out to you both at this difficult time. Your mom was truly wonderful to me and Tara. The love she gave to Evan and Nathan, so freely, is a testament to her true nature. She was an inspiration in the end, by the courage she showed. I will never forget her bravery. Marli, you have that same courage, and openess. You get that from her. She was so proud of both you and Justin, never forget that. Remember to lean on those who love you. We are here. Rest in peace Wendy.

Family and friends of Wendy.  I never worked directly on a project with Wendy but we passed each other in the halls of Whitby North and CHQ for many years.  She was always ready with a smile.  We would also chat abiut PM 'horror' stories.  Wendy was a very conscientious person and often took on too much work.  My thoughts are with each of you as you grieve.  She will be missed!

To Wendy's family.  I was a co-worker of Wendy's at EDS and was very saddened by the news of her passing.  My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

To the family of Wendy. I had the pleasure of working with her for many years let me say that I deeply, sincerely sympathize with you in this hour of sorrow. Until we can see more clearly than with the eye of faith, until we better understand the great simplicity that is the mystery of life, until we more fully realize a close companionship with departed loved ones, we will know heartache and sorrow, a tear of affection and regret. But through the ages, a faith in immortality has sent a steady light of hope, shedding its gentle radiance over man, awakening him to broader views and clearer visions, grounding a sturdy faith, an eternal hope, a perfect confidence that make the vicissitudes of life but stepping stones to higher things. It banishes the shadows of grief and we look forward to a reunion that is everlasting.

To Wendy's family,
I am so sorry to hear of Wendy's passing.  I worked with Wendy at GM and EDS. She was a smart and wonderful person.  May it help in some way to know that friends are sharing the sorrow in your heart and may time ease the pain that no words can.
                                                                     Evelyn Instenberg (Toronto, ON)

My thoughts are with your family. May she Rest In Peace. xo

Friends and Family of Wendy - my condolences on your loss.  I had the pleasure of working with Wendy last year and she was a everything you could ask for in a team mate.  My thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.  Patty Nowak - HP

Marli, Justin, Janine and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  Words cannot express how saddened I was to hear of Wendy's passing.  I worked with with her for a number of years... she was a truly remarkable person...I know she will be missed by many!  My deepest sympathies.

Cher,Justin, Marli and Wendy's family... thinking about you at this time of your loss... wish I could be there with you...hold on tight to your family and friends and remember the good times.. Loving thoughts to all.. Carolea (Nana Fox)

This is a very difficult time for our family.  Wendy will live forever in our hearts and souls.  Rest in peace my most amazing sister.  Love you Wen.

To Wendy's family,

I was so saddened to hear of Wendy's passing.  I worked with her at EDS/HP for many years.  She was a wonderful person, always so friendly, kind and positive.  She was admired and liked by so many of her co-workers. 

My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time. 

Diane

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Wendy Lou Smith Bates

June 22, 1964 – January 15, 2013

Oshawa Funeral Home

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