Lt Ronald Stewart “Stu” Smith (Ret’d)

    • Lt Ronald Stewart “Stu” Smith (Ret’d)
    • RCE Badge circa 1939-45

    We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Ronald Stewart “Stu” Smith (Ret’d) peacefully at home in Ottawa ON on 17 December 2004 at the age of 84.

    Stu was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers, 2nd Divisional Engineers, 7th Field Company.  Just a week before the German surrender in the Netherlands his vehicle hit a road mine and both he and his driver were seriously injured.  Both recovered and Stu went on to pursue a successful 25-year career with the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources as a Civil Engineer.

    A memorial service will be held at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry Funeral Home, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on 21 December.  {gdJun2016kh}