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IVAN SMITH Obituary
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for IVAN SMITH
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Mahtorrie and Pamela Wilkinson
July 7, 2025
Our Deepest Condolences
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Ivan Smith. His unwavering support, leadership, and dedication to the community - especially to young business owners - made a lasting impact. Ivan was a true ambassador for Bermuda, and his legacy will continue to inspire many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, kids and loved ones during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories and strength in the love that surrounds you.
Cecily Smith
July 3, 2025
To LaVerne and family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Cecily Smith
July 3, 2025
To Dessaline and family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tanya Dyer
July 2, 2025
To Laverne and family of Ivan, I am so sorry to hear of Ivan's passing - he was so much fun to work with at USAir. Always so kool, and a smile - a gentleman with the passengers as well. May God bless you all and as I am, smiling with these memories.
HerbievSiggins
July 1, 2025
Had the honour and pleasure of knowing and working with Ivan during our time at USAirways. He was a tremendous Ambassador for Bermuda and will be a great miss. Rest in Peace Ivan
Earl Brown
June 30, 2025
Honoring my Good Friend "Brother Boots", Sorry I can't make it to your 'Celebration of life' service, but I will always celebrate and cherish our friendship---from the time we started school together and throughout your life. I want to Thank you for being my true friend. Earl Brown
Also, we all send love to your loving wife, Laverne and your whole family, praying that God's Comfort and Peace will surround them.
With Love,
Earl, Pam, Kevin, Lisa and Ryan
Wainscott `Boo´ Minors
June 30, 2025
Condolences to the family of Bootsie, a staunch n true St Georgian and a terrific Bermuda ambassador. I´ll always remember Bootsie for his easy going character and his quick wit, you were always guaranteed a good chuckle when he was around. My deepest sympathy to the entire Smith family !
Otto Trott
June 30, 2025
My condolences to all of Ivan "Bootie´s" family. My earliest memories of Bootsie was him and Andy Smith being boys a little older than me at Richard Allen AME Sunday School. Bootsie had a clear distinctive voice. More recently he was often the first Bermudian voice that visitors would hear arriving at the airport. Every word was clearly announced and his routine airline announcements sounded like he definitely had been taught to express himself clearly like one would when doing a formal recitation. You immediately respected him because of the way that he presented himself whether making announcements, dealing with passengers who had lost luggage or greeting them at his taxi. He was a good example for any young man providing good customer service. I tried to copy what he did because he was so good at what he did.
Earl "Lee" & Olney Bean
June 30, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers of comfort are with you, the entire family of Ivan Smith, as you travel this valley of grief. He will be greatly missed as a dedicated, true and knowledgeable Ambassador for Bermuda in the taxi industry. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Khalid Wasi
June 30, 2025
To the family of Bootsie Smith, you have my sincerest condolences.
I met Bootsie at the BTI. He was a couple of classes ahead of me in our high school. He was always a cheerful person with a jokey smile whenever he talked. He will e missed and Ipray for those who mourn. May Ivan Rest In Peace
Bermuda Technical Institute Assoc./Class of 1966
June 30, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of our fellow 'Techie', Ivan Rudolph 'Bootsie' Smith.
Rest peacefully, Boots.
Calvin E Richardson
June 30, 2025
Sending our Heartfelt Condolences to Laverne, Myron, Vanessa, grandchildren, siblings and entire family. We pray THE LORD will strenghen and comfort you at this difficult time.
Calvin, Frederick and Calvina Richardson.
Quinelle Simons
June 29, 2025
Sending our Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ivan (Bootsie) Smith
From Quinnelle and Vivian (Bootsie) Simons, Quinton ButterfieldJr and Family,Rosheena and Randy Masters and Family
Family
Winniefred Fostine-DeSilva
June 29, 2025
My sincere condolences to LaVerne and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I will remember Ivan as a gentleman and a true ambassador for Bermuda. RIP Ivan.
Norbert and Cornelia Simmons
June 28, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bootsie,
Stephen Paynter
June 28, 2025
Sincerest condolences to the Smith family and friends on behalf of the Paynter family. Sad to hear of Myron's passing but know that he will never be forgotten. May God be your comfort.
JK
June 28, 2025
He was a wonderful friend and father who will be remembered for his kindness and generosity. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. May he rest in peace with God by his side.
Ilona (PC) Smith
June 28, 2025
To Bootsie´s wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, extended family and friends please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences. I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
God bless you, comfort you and give you His peace during this difficult time. R.I.P. Bootsie
PC Smith
Toronto, Canada
Eugene & Delia Foley
June 28, 2025
To: LaVern and the Smith Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Our acquaintance with Ivan Rudolph (Bootsie) Smith, started as first-year students at Bermuda Technical Institute. Ivan and his colleagues from Shinbone Alley were a lively and friendly group that we St. David´s Islanders befriended early and enjoyed interacting with.
As friends, we shared various interests, hobbies, and concerns. Many permanent friendships were created and developed from those early exchanges, and Ivan was in the middle of all of them.
Ivan was truly a special classmate and lifetime friend who lived his life with purpose and passion. We will remember him for his kindness, laughter, and vibrant spirit.
May your hearts find peace and comfort in the memories and joy he brought to life. We hope that you find consolation in knowing that he has touched so many lives in a positive way.
May the peace and comfort of God help you during this challenging time.
Robert Mello
June 28, 2025
Dear Smith family. Our sincere condolences upon the passing of Ivan. I always enjoyed his calming conversations and his opinions. With our deepest sympathy, Bob Mello & family
Deborah (Bascome) Simons
June 28, 2025
Saddened to hear of Bootsie's passing. I'm reminiscing of happier (and fun) times as children playing together in Shinbone Alley - skylarking, running races - in and out of Aunt Rete's house. What wonderful memories!
Family, cherish those memories. May God grant you comfort and peace. Love you guys.
Su Jones
June 28, 2025
I was sad to read of Ivan´s passing, Rest easy my friend. I have many fond memories from working with you at RG. Blessings to your family.
Cyril De Rosa
June 27, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the Smith family!
Cyril, Barbara De Rosa
Ian M.
June 27, 2025
Sincere condolences to Myron and family.
George Butterfield
June 27, 2025
Laverne, Dessaline and family,
Deepest condolences to you and your family on the lost of Ivan. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
George Butterfield
Jo Burgess and family
June 27, 2025
To the family and friends of Ivan " Bootsie " we send our Heartfelt Condolences and Prayers to each and everyone of you. May he Rest in Eternal Peace God Speed Bootsie.
Kotoni, Kenlyn Simmons & family
June 26, 2025
My family and I offer our condolences. May your memories comfort you. Cause you to smile and laugh at the many moments shared.
Manuella John
June 26, 2025
My sincere condolences to LaVerne and the Smith family. Praying you have peace and comfort as you go through this period. Let the good times put a smile in your heart.
Irving Raynor
June 26, 2025
LaVerne and family you have my sincere sympathy in your loss.
You are in my prayers.
Andrea McKey
June 26, 2025
To the family of Ivan, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. Please accept my sincere condolences.
During this difficult time, I pray that God´s loving arms surround you and bring you comfort and peace. May His grace strengthen you and your family in the days ahead, and may the cherished memories you shared offer you solace.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Virginia Dowling
June 26, 2025
To Cousin LaVerne, I would like to convey my sincerest Condolences on the loss of your dear husband Ivan. I have know Ivan for a while, as he and cousin Gary(Bulla) were very good friends.
May God wrap his Loving arms around you and uphold you with His right hand. Cuz continue to keep his Legacy and Memories alive. Let us remember that to Be Absent from the Body is to be Present with the Lord. Yes tears will come, but let them flow. Weep may endure but for a night but real joy will come in the morning.
Cuz hold on to God's unchanging hands. Bro. Ivan(Bootsie) Rest In Peace in the arms of our Father.
Virginia(Annie) Dowling,Conyers Georgia
Brant Wilson
June 26, 2025
To the family of mr Ivan Smilth my condolence to u may he rest in peace Ivan was a great ambassador for Bermuda he always had a great smile for u he will b missed he maybe gone but not forgotten we wi see him again sata
Shelly Todd
June 26, 2025
To ny dear cuz Verne, sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved husband Ivan! I pray Grace and Peace over you as your joy in the Lord will strengthen you!! One love, Shel !
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