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In his 94th year, our much-loved dad, grandpa and great grandpa died peacefully in his sleep Friday, January 26, 2018. Loving husband to the late Irene, married for 64 years. Mourning his loss are his beloved children Ron (late Sue), Brian (Taryl), Marilyn (Gord), Steve (Manon) and Paul, his 11 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents and siblings. An active golfer of 60 years, he was passionate about bridge and travel and was very much a part of his Catholic community. He served in the Essex Scottish Regiment from 1942- 1945 where he was involved in active combat in Europe. He was a 47 year employee of FW Woolworth Company, ending his career as a Senior Vice President and General Manager of Canada. Garnet was a gracious man and always brought out the best in everyone he knew.
Friends may pay respects at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block north of City Hall), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 4 – 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 196 Kenwood Avenue, Burlington on Monday, January 29, 2018 at 10 a.m. Reception to follow at the church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. For those wishing, a donation can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.