Obituary of Karen Ann Smith

SMITH, Karen Ann (nee Evans) of Port Dover passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on November 16, 2024 in her 82nd year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Colin. Cherished mother of Charlene Smith (Ronald Haantjes) of Carlisle, Carl Smith of Simcoe,  and Colleen Smith of New Brunswick.  Loving grandmother of Geoff Pleli (Jordan) and their children Keith and Blake. Dear sister of Diane Telfer, Jane Kapel, Miriam MacKenzie and Wendy Evans all of Port Dover. She will be fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces, nephews, Colin's family and all other extended family. Karen was predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Reta Evans, granddaughter Brooke Smith, and siblings Dale Evans and Cindy Gaston. Karen was a longtime employee of Simcoe Leaf Tobacco and a former member of the Kinette Club of Simcoe. She was an avid genealogist and spent many hours researching family connections. In keeping with Karen's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 1pm to 4pm at the Erie Beach Hotel, Harbour Hideaway Walker St. Port Dover.  Arrangements have been entrusted to THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 519-583-1530 Port Dover. For those wishing donations to Grace United Church would be greatly appreciated. Online donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca