Richard “Rick” Gerard Smith

SMITH, Richard Gerard (Rick)….

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Richard Gerard Smith, age 54, on August 15, 2020 in London, Ontario, of natural causes. Born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Rick was a son of Trueman and Verona (Marchand) Smith. He had a deep love for his family. Rick is survived by his wife, Mary Ann and his only child and love of his life, Nicole. He leaves behind his siblings Caroline (John) Burke, Ontario; Dr. Pat McKenna (Bob Chisholm), Antigonish; Dr. Trueman Smith (Laurie), Tennessee; Margaret Anne (Harry) Stewart, Calgary as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law Boyd McKenna, his grandparents B.J. & Eugenie Marchand and John E. & Libby Smith. Rick worked as an electrician. He was a generous, kind and loving man with deep roots in Nova Scotia. May he Rest In Peace. Cremation has taken place. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a private Funeral Mass will take place at St. Justin’s Catholic Church in London, Ontario on September 4, 2020. A Memorial Service in Nova Scotia will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Diabetes Canada, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com