Arlene Agnes Smith (nee Miller) of Eganville, passed away peacefully with her daughter Lorraine at her side at Marianhill on Saturday, May 9 at 85 years of age. Loving and caring mother of Lorraine Keller (Roger). Wonderful Granny to Tracy Keller (Sid) and Krista Keller (James). Proud and loving great-grandmother of Daryan (Tristan), Landon, Riley, Joelle and the late Bradley. Caring Nana of Brennan and Michael McGrath. Arlene is survived by her sisters-in-law, Laureen Miller, Marlene Miller, Cynthia Miller, Judy Granzie and Maggie Lavigne. Arlene was predeceased by her husband Fred “Smitty” Smith, who died in 2004 as well as her first husband Mervin Granzie who died in 1980. She is also predeceased by two daughters Judy and June, her sister Rhoda Sevigny and brothers Norman Miller, Harvey Miller, John Miller and Donald Miller as well as her brothers-in-law Dawson Granzie and Ronald Lavigne. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Zohr Family Funeral Home in Eganville. Private services are being held at this time and the family has requested for those desiring, donations may be made in memory of Arlene to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Grace Lutheran Church in Eganville.
When tomorrow starts without me and I am not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes are filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you loved me, as much as I loved you,
And each time you think of me I know you’ll miss me too,
But, when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.
When tomorrow starts without me,
don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me….
I’m right there in your heart.
