George “Alex” Alexander Smyth
elevated yWrSv February 12, 1937 ~ June 14, 2025
elevated yWrSv Visitation
Sunday June 22, 2025 from 4-7 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated yWrSv Funeral Mass
Monday June 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated yWrSv Inurnment
Monday June 23, 2025 Following Mass
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated yWrSv On June 14th, 2025, God peacefully called George Alexander Smyth at the age of 88. Known to most as “Alex”, to his wife as “Alec”, and to his grand and great-grandchildren as “Nanu”, he will be forever missed by those who were lucky enough to know and love him. He will be remembered and cherished by his loving wife, Phyllis, his daughter, Carol (John), his son, David (Filomena), his grandchildren Christopher (Lisa), Alexa, Matthew and Nicole, his great-grandchildren Samuel, Charlie and Noa, and his brother, Trevor (Lynette). He joins in heaven his brothers, Graham and Ivan.
elevated yWrSv Born in Carlisle, England, to Irish parents, Alex was a man of fierce independence, drive and intelligence. Initially accepted into medical school, he opted instead to travel to Canada to build a new life. A man of many skills and talents, he went from working the mines in Flin Flon, Manitoba, to working as a Purchaser for agricultural machinery manufacturer, Massey Ferguson, in Toronto. With his great business acumen, he later left Massey Ferguson and began his own successful landscaping business, afterwards becoming a commercial property builder and owner.
elevated yWrSv Indeed, as a man, Alex was strong, a provider, and a protector. As a cherished friend, he was a witty and willing companion; but most of all, as a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was everything: the sage advisor, the helping hand, the storyteller when you gathered around the table. He was the foundation on which his family – his legacy – was built, and whose memory will forever live on in them and through them.
elevated yWrSv If desired and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Salvation Army in memory of George Alexander Smyth.
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Carol. So sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of you. Love Joanne
So sorry to hear this, uncle Alec was a lovely man and he will be missed greatly by you all. It has been a good few years since we last met , but I remember him from when I was little and n his visits to England. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Alec 💙
With heavy hearts please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Uncle Alec will be fondly remembered by us.
Much love – Peter and Nadia DiGiacomo and Family
Our Deepest condolences. Uncle Alex will be missed. Thinking of you and sending our love.
Love Mike Formosa & Marjorie Wood
Uncle Alex will be sadly missed. Our condolences to you all. Sending all our love to all of you.
Monique, Mike, Nolan and Dalton Tainsh
Phyliss and family – our deepest condolences on the loss of Cousin Alex. We all recall his time in Flin Flon and how well he coped with that rugged environment with always good cheer. And then, we were excited to meet you on a holiday visit to nearby Lake Athapap. Missing yet another connection to the Old Country with this loss. RIP Cousin.
Our deepest condolences to the family,
Love always,
Dave, Micheline, Devin,
Justine and Colten
Alex will be missed. As an Uncle to Teresa, we would like to pass along our sincere condolences to Aunt Phyllis and the rest of the family. May Alex rest in peace.
Matthew, We are very sorry for your loss. May your Grandfather rest in peace.
We are thinking of you and your family during this time.
Phyllis, our sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time, from your neighbour Vittoria and her family.
Auntie Phyllis, cousins Carol and David, so very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of being a little girl coming for family visits with my dad (Charlie) and mom (Florence) and my brother Brian. Hugs to all of you.