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Reverend Wilfred T. Smith
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Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Cleveland in 1956. Emeritus Pastor at St. Mary of the Assumption (Mentor), and parochial victor at St. Philip Neri, Holy Name, St. Robert (Euclid), St. Mary's (Wooster), St. Peter (Brookpark) and Immaculate Conception (Madison); frequent celebrant of Mass at the Lake County Fair and at Beaumont for the Boy Scouts.
He attended St. Christopher's Grade School in Rocky River, was a graduate of St. Ignatius High School, Class of 1947, St. Charles Borromeo, Catonsville, MD and St. Mary's Seminary, Cleveland. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, St. Mary of the Assumption Men's Club, Holy Name Society. A Jolly Fellows Classmate, card player, golfer, model railroader. A Faith-filled man who brought fun to many situations. We have been richly blessed.
Survivors include his nieces & nephews: Sr. Carol Anne Smith, HM, Kathleen (Robert) Chevalier, Joanne (George) Young, Bernard (Mary) Smith, David (Anne) Zeber, Philip Zeber, Laura (Bob) Maloney, Ray Zeber, Nancy (Joe) Spicuzza, Susan (Enaiat) Kohansall, Judy (Tom) George, Capt. Rick (Bonnie) Zeber; Great-Uncle to 25 and great-great-Uncle to 14.
Fr. Smith is preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd W. and Gertrude Smith, siblings: William J. (Anne Marie) Smith, Lauretta (H.W) Zeber, nephews: Rev. Paul F. Smith, William Joseph Smith and John Robert Smith.
Vesper Service will be 3 pm Tuesday August 30, 2016 at St Mary of the Assumption Church, 8560 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Ohio 44060. Followed by visitation from 4-8 pm Tuesday in the church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Wednesday August 31, 2016 at the church.
Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brookpark, OH.
Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland Area Chapter, P.O. Box 74924 Cleveland, Ohio 44194-4924.
Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Ohio 44060.
Send flowers and offer condolences at www.brunners.com.
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Terry May
January 28, 2020
I think of you often and of how much you helped me. You were not only my Pastor while at St. Mary of the Assumption Church ... you were my friend. I will never forget you.
Ed Wilke
July 28, 2018
I just found out about Father's passing. I was a member of the parish from 1984 to 1994. My memory of Fr. Smith was his helping me thru some tough times in the early 90"s. After I moved, I lost contact with him He was a very loving person, and I've never forgotten him.May you rest in peace, and that the Lord will hold you in the palm of his hand.
J Dabrowski
January 17, 2017
I'm here at Jennings nursing home to say Hi, on Jan 17, 2017 - Like I did last June.
I now know you're in a better place!
Until we meet again, so long for now ...
Thanks for all you did for me!
Marilyn & Tom Herbert
September 2, 2016
Rest in Peace
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August 31, 2016
You could not help but love Fr. Smith. Children in droves would flock to him in the vestibule after Mass and just cling to his vestments. When he greeted you, no matter how many times he said, " Good morning, glory", you loved hearing it. It lifted your spirits immediately. He had a way of giving you his undivided attention any time you talked with him. And the next person got the same undivided attention. He was, indeed, lavish in his attention, generosity, and guidance.. so full of common sense. But most of all, I remember before and after every Mass , even daily Masses, Fr. would kneel down on the altar server kneelers, hand to his chin , gaze at the tabernacle and pray.. for a long time.. He never broke that habit.. He was a model of prayer. How he will be missed.
Maureen Metelko
August 30, 2016
Our prayers to the family.
Rest in peace, Fr. Smith
Gary, Maureen, Caitlin, and Shannon
Shelly Szegedy
August 30, 2016
Always lit up a room!
August 29, 2016
Heartfelt condolences to Fr. Wilf`s nieces,nephews and families.
May all the years of warm and wonderful memories he leaves all of you bring comfort and smiles during this difficult time
Not only did he marry and bury our family/friends but was also a dear friend to all..He will truly be missed.
Rest in Peace Fr. and again enjoy your nickle and dime card betting games and your miniature train set up 24/7...
May the perpetual light shine upon you.
Millie Major
Alpharetta, Ga.
Terri and Walter Hoag
August 29, 2016
Father Smith was a "spiritual joy" to
work with in our early days at Saint Robert
Bellarmine.
He provided encouragement as we formed the Bellarmine Chorale and moved through the
enormous possibilities of Vatican II.
May the Choirs of Angels greet him!
Kathryn Stevens
August 28, 2016
God bless you, Father Smith. I'll always remember your kindness.
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