Paul Anthony Smith
elevated A8pVa June 24, 1959 – May 17, 2025
elevated A8pVa Obituary
elevated A8pVa Paul Anthony Smith, 65, passed away on May 17th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
elevated A8pVa Paul was born on June 24th, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario. He graduated from Michael Power High School and Humber College and went on to pursue public service with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Oakville Transit as respected Operator, Instructor and Supervisor.
elevated A8pVa He married Eva in 2023 and together they travelled far and wide, sharing beautiful sunsets, cherished adventures with loved ones, and recently expanded their family with a puppy, Callie.
elevated A8pVa Paul was known for his work ethic, his support for charities, his love for classic rock, and his charismatic personality. He enjoyed golf, concerts, running, and quality time with friends and family.
elevated A8pVa Paul is the son of the late Patrick and Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Smith. He is survived by his wife Eva, his children Danielle (Quentin) and Alex (Abby) with ex-wife Denise, his grandson Benjamin, and his siblings, Anne (Randy) and Michael (Maria).
elevated A8pVa Paul also had the privilege of knowing his biological family. His biological mother Jeanette (pre-deceased), and his brother Damon (Sherryl) and sister Trina (Earle). Paul was very fortunate to have so much love in his life.
elevated A8pVa Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 28th at Assumption Catholic Funeral Home, and a funeral will be held on Thursday May 29th at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Additional details of the visitation and funeral are located on the website. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to John Howard Society: https://johnhoward.on.ca/hamilton/.
elevated A8pVa We thank you for your love and support through this difficult time.
elevated A8pVa Paul had a life well lived and a soul well loved.
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Visitation
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home Chapel
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated A8pVa Funeral Service
Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home Chapel
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated A8pVa Burial
Assumption Catholic Cemetery
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
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elevated A8pVa Donations can be made in Paul’s memory to the John Howard Society
I spoke to Paul about 3 days ago he had given me his condolence on behalf of my father. I lost my Dad May 2nd. And now I get this sad news about Paul. Not fair. Rest In Peace my friend.
Such shocking news if there was ever a guy that I thought would outlive us all it was Paul.
We worked together at Davenport Division, played soccer and hockey together at The TTC.
A great person who deserved a long happy retirement.
R.I.P.
Paul such a fine fellow , good dancer too and a good husband .Far too young for this loss for your wife .
Such a great man …lots of patience and always trying to make you better and strive for more …miss those hockey days. TTC and Oakville were lucky to have you and I had the pleasure of working with you at both !!!! Gone to soon. RIP my friend
my prayers at this time bobbytripp
Such a sad news for me when I heard in one of our friend that Paul past away..I was so shock ..because an amazing people like him is deserved to have a long retirement with happiness to his loving wife Eva …Rest in Peace and condolences to the whole Smith Family
Such sad news to hear of Paul’s passing! First met him couple years ago at my brother in law’s retirement party. (Eva looked after Kev’s elderly father) .Our sincere condolences to the Smith Family. RIP Paul
Sad. Russell from 557 remembers the day you came home to StClarence. My condolence to Anne Marie and family.
I was so sad to hear of Paul’s passing. Having known Paul for many years and recently speaking with him, I always found Paul to be a very kind, thoughtful and very caring person. He will be greatly missed. I send my deepest condolences to all his family and close friends at this sad time.
Paul was an incredibly positive influence when I first joined Oakville Transit. I always looked up to him, and he will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences to his family and friends; he was a truly great man
My sincerest heartfelt condolences to Eva, Danielle, Alex and the entire family. His magnetic personality drew people to Paul. He had a generous, loving spirit and shared lots of smiles and laughter with everyone.
RIP Paul, I’m sorry you had to go so soon.
I had the opportunity to work with Paul Smith both in the subway and at the Operations Training Centre. Paul brought a steady presence, deep operational knowledge, and a strong commitment to safety and service. His calm leadership and ability to mentor others made a lasting impact on those around him. It was a pleasure working alongside him.
My story comes from recess at St. Greg’s. It seemed like we played ball hockey every recess through grade 7 and 8. Back then, hockey sticks were allowed in school.
There were two intermediate classes and 2 paved areas for hockey. One area was preferred because it had fencing, the ball didn’t go astray, the other did not. Each class would pick runners to claim the preferred area. At the sound of the bell, they would blast out of the classroom and sprint down the hall…Paul was often first out the door.
Paul was a key player and often got picked early for teams. Probably due to his seemingly endless positive energy. He was a team player,passing the ball and setting up goal opportunities. He was a good stick handler and quick on his feet.
Rest in peace Paul
My condolences to his family
Our deepest sympathies to Paul’s loved one’s. We have many fun and happy memories of Paul and will miss him a lot. We will always remember him and grateful to have known him and for his friendship.
He is gone way too soon, rest in peace Paul.
We will always cherish the memories we shared with Paul. We are very sorry for your loss. Paul was such a wonderful friend, we will always remember him for his humour, generosity and care. He will always be in our hearts and prayers and we will never forget the time we spent together with the kids. Our last trip with him and Eva was amazing! Gone too soon my friend 😘
Rest in peace Paul condolences eva
A wonderful person , gone too soon, He was my trainer Iur thoughts and prayers go out to the family , especially Alex
My sincere condolences to Paul’s family on this sudden loss. Paul and I were balcony neighbours for many years at The Masters. He was always charming, witty and helpful. And the life of the party. All fond memories.
May he rest in peace.
Eric and I have known Paul for a few years…he always had a smile, loved events at the masters. He was a special soul, who will be missed by many
Our sincere condolences to his lovely wife Eva and his entire family.
Paul is a great man. Thank you bud for being a spot in my life . I will miss that amazing welcoming smile of yours. We worked many good years at TTC and you were one of the best. Last time we spoke, it was about an incident at TTC that you are helping me and Lucy(screen writer) recap. And I remember us laughing because I told her that you look exactly like David Hasselhoff. I truly wish that you had more years to enjoy retirement and that we could share more laughs. Love you Paul
Paul was such a nice man. Quick with kindness and caring words. He was an important friend to my dad.
To Eva, Danielle,Alex ,Benjamin, Anne, Michael, Damon, Trina and extended faily I offer my deepest sympathy.
I was honoured to be given an opportunity some years ago to meet and chat with Paul’s biological mother Jeanette who has since passed on.
“We will never see the likes of him again”.
Requiescat in Pace.
Our deepest condolences to entire family . We had the privilege of getting to know Paul when our boys (Gianfranco & Alex) played hockey together . We will cherish the great times we shared and hold the memories close to our hearts . Rest in peace Paul 🤍🙏🏼
Condolences to Eva, Danielle, Alex, and extended family. I’m glad to have our catch up chat last year. Those sparkling eyes and charisma never diminished. Rest in peace.
Lovely remembrances of Paul throughout his high school years at Michael Power. Always smiling with a positive outlook and a friend to many. May his spirit rest in the Lord’s peace. Fr. John Vetere
I was a classmate of Paul’s at Michael Power. He had a perpetual smile and tremendous sense of humour. A fine fellow taken far too soon. Rest in Peace my friend.
Paul trained me as a supervisor and was an inspiration with his boundless energy and enthusiasm. He refereed hockey seemingly seven nights a week and still showed up to work the next day ready to make the city a better place. It has been well over 20 years since we spoke but I will always remember him as and aspirational leader and one of my mentors. He has passed way too young, but I am totally confident he lived a full life.