Lillian Reid-Smith
Lillian passed away on March 1st, 2010 at the age of 78 years. She is survived by her loving family: children; Karen (Tony), Brenda, Louise (Don), Clayton, Colin, Margaret (Greg), grandchildren; Matthew, Rachel, Brittany, Carly, great-granddaughter Emily and nieces, nephews and friends. A Celebration of Lillian’s life will be held on Monday March 8, 2010 at 11am at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 4276 Hastings St. Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
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To my dear friend Brenda and the English Family.
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. Your Mom had a very full life, remember the great times.
Hugs,
Patti
Marg,Clayton,Colin and family.
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Sending you sincere condolences for your loss.
Take care
Nancy
Sorry for your loss-but your MOM is at peace now-no more suffering-I know it’s hard but you all will get through this.
You were very luck y to have your Mom for so long and that she knew all of her grand children and great grand children,and her own kids being in their 50′s.She was one terrific woman and yes she did things her way. It may not have been the way everyone wanted but hell she had a good time ,fun,love of life and her family and friends>Rest in Peace Diamond Lill – and thats how I will remember you always as Diamond Lill with a great big smile on her face -my love to you all
Dear Karen, Brenda, Louise, Clayton & Colin, Margaret, grandkids and families,
I was so sorry to learn Lil had been hospitalized and as telephone contact just didn’t work I will always be saddened we didn’t get a chance to visit one more time. Lil was special. She was extraordinarily, over the top, special!
Especially when she worked for her Member of Parliament, many, many people were listened to – Lil ‘got it’ really quick – and she helped all kinds of people connect with what they needed. She was also a top notch election day organizer and when she wanted something to happen, she could pack up the car with her kids – or friends – and get it done…
There was nothing – however wierd it may look – Lil wouldn’t do for a friend…., just before she went to Ireland, my folks had just come back and they were trying to supply some Parish with cards recycled each day from Casinos. I asked Lil if she would mind taking some in her suitcase to see if the folks really wanted them. Lil said, “Sure! Why not!” She got them to the people within hours of landing and I bet those cards and others like them are still in operation in Irish pubs, or church halls to this day. We joked about this as her “foreign aid project”.
Once one of Lil’s detractors called her a Stalinist Feminist; when Lil learned who said this and when and where and who else was in the room, she asked, “I wonder what they’d say about me not being a racist because that’s always been as important to me as Women’s rights…” She was always on the side of rights – and justice – and social and economic equality and I will always fondly remember her smile, her style, her wit. My sincere sympathy to her kids and particularly beloved (boy oh boy could she brag!!!) grandkids.
So Long, LiL. It’s been good to know you.
Yer pal,
Malcolm Crockett, MSW, RSW
Victoria
My Dear Brenda and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy during this time of saddness. Focus on the wonderful times you all had with her. Know that she is at peace and watches over you all.
Take good care
Ildi
Margaret,Greg,Brittany,Carly and English Family;
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing,We hope you find a little comfort knowing our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Marcie,Randy & Family.
To Brenda and all your family,
You are in my prayers of comfort and healing. I never met your mom, heard lots of stories and I know she led a great life, because look at the great family she has raised and praised! She is safe now, and you can have comfort in knowing she is watching over you all – so be good!
Love and Prayers, Heather
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Dear Brenda, Matt, Emily and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother. Lil was a special lady and she will be missed. Know my thoughts and heart are with you as you go through this sad time.
Sue
To the English family
Auntie Fay & I send our condolences on the passing of your mom. We have many fond memories of her when you all were young and we gathered for all the holidays. You are in our thoughts and prayers on this sad day.
Love Auntie Lynne & Auntie Fay