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Ronald Smith Obituary
Ron was a 1956 graduate of Algonac High School. He joined the US Air Force in 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1960. He worked in retail business and plastics until his retirement in 1991. Ron enjoyed fishing, bowling, traveling, and doing outdoor yardwork. He loved spending with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Charlene, children Debra Maes, Dana (Bill Sowders) Todino, and Lori (Jason) Grove, grandchildren Jeremey, Justin, Katelynd (Brad), Nicholas (Susan), Noah, Abigail, Collin, Caden, and Madelyn, great grandchildren Ryan, Allison, and Asher, and a sister Dorothy McArthur. He was preceded in death by his first wife Louise, a son Jerry, and a son-in-law Keith.
Mr. Smith will be instate at 10:30 AM, with mass at 11:00 AM, Tuesday December 31, 2024 in the Our Lady on the River Parish St. Catherines Catholic Church, Algonac. Visitation 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday December 30, 2024 in the Young Gilbert Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Algonac.
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Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, CSJ
December 29, 2024
Dear Charlene and family,
Please know that I sincerely share your sorrow and hold you in prayer for God's consoling, strengthening grace and love. May our gracious Creator God of life embrace and welcome Ron to the fullness of the promise of everlasting life, incorruptible, beautiful and joyful as he receives the reward of his compassionate, creative, generous, faithful life and continues to love, cherish and guide you in a deeper presence. Ron's gentle, supportive, welcoming acceptance of me and his gracious smile are treasured gifts that will remain in my heart always with gratitude.
St. John Chrysostom reminds us that "Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before - They are now wherever we are."
Peace, love, prayer,
Sister Mary Ann Ankoviak, CSJ
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