Obituary of William "Bill" Smith

In Memory of William (Bill) Edward Smith
August 5, 1949 to October 2, 2025

Mr. William E. Smith of Carbonear passed peacefully away at St. Luke’s Home, St. John’s on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Age 76 years.

Predeceased by:
Parents: William & Mildred (Peddle) Smith
Brother-in-law: James (Jim) Pike
Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law: Frank Pike & Bernice Pike

Leaving to mourn:
Wife: Donna
Daughter: Lisa (Fred) Tempel (British Columbia)
Grandchildren: Anjali, Jessica, Katy
Son: Keith (Clarke’s Beach, NL)
Step-Daughters: Joanne (Terry) Wells (Ontario) and Karol-Ann Tilley (David Brothen) of Paradise, NL
Step-Granddaughter: Jane Wells 
Sisters-in-law: Carol (Max) Powell & Juanita Pike (Gerald Slade)
Brother-in-law: Danny (Glenda) Pike

Also, Bill's Aunt Dulcie and his cousins of the Rideout and Fry families with whom Bill was very close. He will also be missed by other extended family and friends.

Bill grew up in Spaniard’s Bay and became a high school teacher of math and sciences. He taught in Norman’s Cove, Harbour Grace and Carbonear. He loved teaching and his students. He loved to travel and especially enjoyed his winters in Florida. He was a socialable, people-person who loved his Bay Roberts friends for “Music & Friends” times. Boxing Day was not to be missed for it was a tradition enjoyed by all.

He was a dedicated Masonic member of Lodge McLeod, Bay Roberts. There, many
friendships were made and social times enjoyed. He was a member of the Mazol Shriners Carbonear Club, where he was always ready to participate in fundraising, meetings, and good times.

On Bill‘s behalf, I would like to thank all staff who worked at the Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion, the Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion, and St. Luke’s Home, who provided him with compassionate care and comfort.

Visitation will be held at Noel’s Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear on:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bill's funeral service to take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. from Noel’s Memorial Chapel, Water Street, Carbonear.

A family burial service will follow at Greenhead Road, Anglican Cemetery, Spaniard’s Bay.

While not expected, donations in his honour may be made to:

Mazol Shriners Children's Transportation Fund, 3A Masonic Ave, Carbonear NL, A1Y 1A9. Tax receipts are available and a return address is needed.