It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis Joyce Smellie on Sunday April 28, 2024 at 81 years of age. Phyllis died peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer/Dementia. Predeceased by her Father Alfred Smellie (Bernice) and sister Hazel Francis (David). She is survived by her children Jennifer (Desai), Sandra (Tony), Ann Marie (Andrew), sister Edris Smellie Martin grandkids Michael (Nicola), Sharrine (David), Trevor, Jasmine (Shaquille), Jarrod, along with grandkids, great grandkids, many cousins, nephews, nieces, great nieces and great nephews.
Phyllis was born October 1, 1942 in Kingston Jamaica and raised in Clarke Castle, St Mary, Jamaica. She immigrated to Canada in 1972. Phyllis was hard working and driven and instilled these traits in her kids and grandkids.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday May 11, 2024 at 3 pm at Keswick Christian Church, 2 Old Homestead Rd, Keswick, ON, L4P 3C8, followed by a reception. The service will be streamed online for those unable to attend.
We would like to send a special thank you to the staff and volunteers at the Fairview Lodge Long Term Care facility in Whitby for their care and compassion over the past 17 years. In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association Canada.