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In Memoriam: Dennis Smith
2014-02-25 08:36:58 by Todd Hoare
Dennis Smith, among the early founders of modern-day biomaterials and a well-known mentor to many senior scholars who have shaped CBS, has passed away. His obituary is copied below. If you have memories of Dr. Smith you would like to share, please sign his on-line guestbook of condolences.
DENNIS CLIFFORD SMITH Professor Emeritus from the University of Toronto, OC, DSc, FRSC. Recipient of the Order of Canada 2007. Passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital on Friday, February 21, 2014 in his 86th year. Dennis, beloved husband of Eileen (nee Tierney) for 59 years. Loving father of Christopher (Grange) Smith, Frances (Robert) Tuer, Hilary (Douglas) Astley-Smith, Gregory (Noriko) Smith, Helen Smith, Dominic (Helen) and granddad of 13. Dear brother of Sheila (Ieuan) Evans, Norma (Peter) Green and Hugh (Debbie) Smith. Visitation will be held at the Chatterson Funeral Home, Collingwood, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will follow 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 63 Elgin St., Collingwood. Spring interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Collingwood. Donations made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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