Lena Smith
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Lena Hyacinth Smith, on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the VERY YOUNG age of 94.
Born in Westmoreland, Jamaica in 1930 to Maybell Gooden - Sinclair and Amos Edwards Reynolds, Lena grew to become a savvy business woman, before coming to Canada in 1964 through the Trudeau Domestic Scheme.
She volunteered in politics both in Jamaica and Canada. And was involved in several community projects.
Lena worked at Royal Arthur School, NCC Daycare, and various healthcare facilities thought out the Island of Montreal before opening her own seniors’ resident. She went back to school at the age of 64 and continued to care of people for MANY years.
She was a faithful member of Union United Church since she came to Canada and volunteered cooking and baking for various events. Soon she became famous for her Jamaican fruitcake which she sold to raise funds for the Reverend Este Scholarship.
She also enjoyed traveling and simply spending time with friends and family of ALL AGES!
Lena was a beloved mother of Glenville, Ralston, Cherry, Elaine, Ronald (Wade), Pete, Jennifer, Estelle and Michael; Grandmother to Paul, Levi, Mark, Gillian, Randolph, Amanda, Ariana, Jamaal, Latisha, Raven, Jevon, Jaylin, Melina, Troy, Samuel; great grandmother to 6; sister to Charles (Keith), Bancroft, and Winston.
Miss Lena, Miss Hya, you are a miracle! And you will be FOREVER in our hearts!
- Viewing will be held on October 31st, 6-9pm, and 9-10:30am before the funeral on November 1st, 2024
- Funeral will be at Urgel Bourgie/ Feron, 1275 Dollard, LaSalle at 1030am.
- Burial will be after the funeral on November 1st, 2024 at 1pm
- Reception will be taken place at MCSO, 7401 Newman Blvd, LaSalle.
We, the family, humbly request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Union United Church for the Accessibility Project. Miss Lena LOVED her Church!
Born in Westmoreland, Jamaica in 1930 to Maybell Gooden - Sinclair and Amos Edwards Reynolds, Lena grew to become a savvy business woman, before coming to Canada in 1964 through the Trudeau Domestic Scheme.
She volunteered in politics both in Jamaica and Canada. And was involved in several community projects.
Lena worked at Royal Arthur School, NCC Daycare, and various healthcare facilities thought out the Island of Montreal before opening her own seniors’ resident. She went back to school at the age of 64 and continued to care of people for MANY years.
She was a faithful member of Union United Church since she came to Canada and volunteered cooking and baking for various events. Soon she became famous for her Jamaican fruitcake which she sold to raise funds for the Reverend Este Scholarship.
She also enjoyed traveling and simply spending time with friends and family of ALL AGES!
Lena was a beloved mother of Glenville, Ralston, Cherry, Elaine, Ronald (Wade), Pete, Jennifer, Estelle and Michael; Grandmother to Paul, Levi, Mark, Gillian, Randolph, Amanda, Ariana, Jamaal, Latisha, Raven, Jevon, Jaylin, Melina, Troy, Samuel; great grandmother to 6; sister to Charles (Keith), Bancroft, and Winston.
Miss Lena, Miss Hya, you are a miracle! And you will be FOREVER in our hearts!
- Viewing will be held on October 31st, 6-9pm, and 9-10:30am before the funeral on November 1st, 2024
- Funeral will be at Urgel Bourgie/ Feron, 1275 Dollard, LaSalle at 1030am.
- Burial will be after the funeral on November 1st, 2024 at 1pm
- Reception will be taken place at MCSO, 7401 Newman Blvd, LaSalle.
We, the family, humbly request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Union United Church for the Accessibility Project. Miss Lena LOVED her Church!