Obituary of Judy Barbara Smith
Peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 79. Judy (nee Roberts) was the beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Smith of Prince Albert. She was the caring mother of Michael Robert Smith (Marie) and Kelly Ann Lacroix (Dan). She was the fantastic grandmother of Mitchell (Hannah) and Gaige. Judy will be missed by her sister-in-law Arleen, her brother-in-law Duncan (Kim), and her brother-in-law John Harvey (late Shirley) and several nieces and nephews. Judy was born in Montreal. She was the eldest daughter of Bruce and Janet Roberts and the sister of the late Jill Aline Roberts.
Judy was a truly lovable, caring person. She loved children, especially her own and doted on her grandsons. Also, she ran home care where the children were treated like her own. Family members enjoyed her efforts to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. She always included friends at family events and could she ever cook and bake! Nobody could prepare a roast beef dinner as well as Judy did. And her baking skills were wonderful. Friends and neighbours waited anxiously for her Christmas baking. Her husband Bob introduced her to camping and she enjoyed it so completely that it became an annual event for the family. When the children became adults, they continued the event and began adding trips and adventures. After travelling to every corner of Canada they set their sights on other adventures including trips to Scotland, Australia and New Zealand. Judy’s most impactful period in her life was her decision to upgrade her work skills through college courses and then earned a position at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Starting as an administrator, she was soon promoted to Director of Volunteer services in 1991. When she began there were 125 volunteers; when she retired in 2005 there were 650. In 1996 she was asked to create a program to support homeless people in the downtown Toronto area. Within 3 months she had created St. Mike’s Out of the Cold program. She recruited and trained 150 volunteers, designed the program, sought donations of money and materials and opened the doors each Saturday night in Winter. The program fed hundreds of people and provided shelter for up to 40 each week. She also made clothing available to guests and patients who needed items. This was considered one of the best shelters in Greater Toronto. Judy retired from St. Michael’s in December 2005.
Judy’s family will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry on Monday, November 10th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in Port Perry United Church, 294 Queen Street in Port Perry on Tuesday November 11th at 2 p.m. Rev. David Clinker will preside. Private interment at Prince Albert Pine Grove Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Canada or Diabetes Canada. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com