John Roy Smith — ST JOHN'S
SMITH John Roy Passed peacefully away on Monday, June 17th, 2019 at the Palliative Care Unit of the Dr. L.A. Miller Centre, John Roy Smith, age 72 years. Predeceased by his parents: William and Hazel Smith; five sisters; three brothers; and granddaughter. Leaving behind with cherished memories, his loving wife of 55 years Theresa (nee Crocker); children: John Jr. (Juanita), James (Lisa) and Hazel (Bill); four grandsons: John, Kyle, Jared (Brooke) and Cody; sister-in-law Elizabeth Smith; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. John was a lover of all sports, especially softball, and was inducted into the St. John’s Softball Hall of Fame in 1990. John also worked with the Newfoundland Telephone Company for over thirty-five years before retiring. A special thank you to the HSC staff, Dr. Siddiqui, who John referred to as “Dr. Sissy”, the Oncology team, and staff at the PCU Dr. L.A. Miller Centre for the care and compassion shown to John and his family during the past several weeks. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday, June 19th from 2pm-9pm. A service of remembrance will take place at Barrett’s Chapel on Thursday, June 20th at 11am, with cremation to follow. Burial service will take place on Friday, June 21st at 11am from Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.barretts.ca.