Alison SMAIL Obituary
Born July 16, 1952 in New Westminster passed away May 2, 2012. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of my wife, our mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend. Survived by her husband Bill of 40 years; son Chad Smail (Nadine); daughter Leanne Brown (Mike) treasured grandchildren Dylan, Mackenzie, Ethan and Connor; mother Joyce Reid (Tom) and father Tom Browning; sisters Carol Charles (Nick) and Christine Walmsley (Derek); many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Leigh's family was the centre of her life. She loved quilting and still continued to create beautiful works of art with her limited mobility. She enjoyed spending time with her entire family, especially her grandchildren. She fought a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer and is finally at peace and soaring with the angels. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed. Memorial Service will be held at Maple Ridge Alliance Church, 20399 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge, BC. At 1 p.m., May 16, 2012. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Katy's Place, 10255 Jackson Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, V2W 1G5.
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15 Entries
Randi Nelson
May 18, 2012
Dear Bill and Family,
Leigh was a very special person, and loved her family so much. Always the biggest smile on her face when she spoke of family. Loved working with her at the Bay and we all missed the great smile she always had. She is not far away and will always be there to listen... Leigh, thanks for being part of my life!! Love Randi
Sandra Allen
May 8, 2012
To the family
I knew Leigh from a quilting class we took together. We had so much fun. She will always be remembered by me for her friendly smile and demeanor. I will think of her often.
Sandra Allen
Carol Kleckner
May 8, 2012
Not sure what to say. We had some fantastic fun happy times at Birch Bay. Hawii was awesome. She fought her cancer with all she could. She approached this awful disease with optimisim and hope. It is sad she is gone, but I do thank God that she is no longer in pain.
Our condolenses to all her family.
Carol & Gary.
Marilyn Butler
May 8, 2012
Bill and family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time. So glad for Leigh though, that her hard fought battle is over. Now there is another angel in heaven :-)
Marilyn and Fred
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Karin Huber
May 8, 2012
Dear Bill, Chad, Leanne and your prospective families,
Brian and I want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember Leigh's inviting smile and quirky sense of humour. You will always see that in her children and grandchildren as she continues to be here through them. I know they have an extra special angel watching over them now,too! Karin and Brian Huber
Donna Duncan
May 8, 2012
"May the love of your family that surrounds you give you strength". Leigh's laugh and smile will forever be with us.
Libby Duncan
May 7, 2012
Dear Bill & Family I have wonderful lasting memories of working with Leigh for many years at the Bay. She was a wonderful person who I will always remember with great fondness.
Warm hugs to all of you. Miss you Leigh...Love
Libby Duncan
May 7, 2012
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die". Leigh will be forever in so many hearts. We will always remember her beautiful smile, and joy in life. Love, Lynn, Wade, Kim and Shannon
May 7, 2012
Mom, life will never be the same without you. Happy you are finally at peace, but missing you every minute of every day. Love you so much.
Leanne,Mike, Mackenzie,and Connor
May 7, 2012
Bill & Family, Just wanted to say I was sorry to hear of Leigh's passing. I enjoyed working with her at the Bay - she always had a ready smile for everyone. She was a great lady. I will miss her.
Phyllis Whittaker
May 7, 2012
Well Leigh your fight is now over... It has been a pleasure knowing you. You will forever be remembered as the rum and coke lady... the fabulous Quilter, mother and grandma Kitty... You are going to be greatly missed.
I know I will miss seeing you...
Lindsay and Heather Brown
R & K Mellors
May 6, 2012
Will be greatly missed.
May 6, 2012
Leigh you fought a hard battle right to the end. You were loved by so many and will be deeply missed.
Elaine & Steve
Helene Magee
May 6, 2012
My thoughts are with you and the family. Leigh was always so full of life. May she rest in peace.
Anne Coupland
May 6, 2012
Hi Chris and family. I'm in Copenhagen today. After Chris and I emailed last week, and she advised that Leigh was in Hospice, I took the opportunity to light a candle for her in the 17c Cathedral in the Old town of Dubrovnik, Croatia on Thursday, May 3. Not something I have ever done before, but it struck me as the thing to do at the time. I guess it was. My thoughts are with you all, across these many miles.
Love and special thoughts, Anne Coupland
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