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Henry (Harry) Newton Smith
May 30, 1935 - July 20, 2020
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Henry (Harry) Newton Smith – Cobble Hill
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our loving father and grandfather “HURRICANE” Henry Newton Smith on July 20, 2020. Harry was born in Trail, BC on May 30 1935 and was predeceased by his parents James and Lizzie Smith and brother and sister-in-law Newton and Marilyn Smith.
Harry had so much charisma and a larger than life personality. For those who loved him, life was full of fun and adventure.
Harry raised his kids with values. He leaves behind his loving children, Dana (Ken) Kloosterman; Kimberley (Bruno) Tassone; and James (Chanone) Smith; nine Grandchildren and fourteen Great Grandchildren.
Harry was a devoted athlete and had an illustrious Hockey career, winning the World Hockey Championship in 1961 with the Trail Smoke Eaters and the Allen Cup in 1962. There he developed friendships that lasted a lifetime and those friends always looked out for each other.
After his retirement from hockey he focused his energy on many business ventures. He never let the opportunity to make a deal go by. He always said, “Don’t wait for it to happen, make it happen!” or “There’s no such a word as CAN’T.”
Over the years, Harry was the Imperial Oil agent in Castlegar for 25 years and moved to Victoria in 1981 when he purchased GH Birnie Plumbing and Heating. Harry’s entrepreneurial ventures expanded to include many companies, notably: Save on Gas; Columbia Fuels; Coast Environmental and Enrico Winery to name a few.
Harry the grandfather was a gift to his grandkids. They will always remember the fishing trips and will miss him very much. He loved fishing, telling stories and jokes, and having a snooze on his boat where he spent many happy hours.
Harry always loved teaching and mentoring young hockey players, from coaching teams, putting on hockey schools or watching, he was always looking to impart his knowledge of the game to whoever would listen. In Harry’s memory please consider a donation to your local Minor Hockey Association, it would make him proud.
A memorial service will be held however, due to COVID restrictions, the service will be for immediate family only and by invitation. The family appreciates your kind wishes and stories. Dad left big shoes to fill and we will miss him always.
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From: H.W. Wallace Cremation & Burial Centre
H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Jurgen Weyand
Relation: Friend
We are sending our condolences.
Harry was a good friend for over 20 years. Like all great Athletes he was competitive and driven to succeed. His love of his kids and grandkids was huge, no matter what. His generosity was extreme.
We will miss him.
Jurgen and Angelika
From: Colleen Garner
Relation: Friend
Harry will never be forgotten.A colourful and larger than life personality, he will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
From: Keith Klimchuk
Relation: Harry was my Bantam Rep hockey coach
Harry was my Bantam Rep hockey coach, having previously hockey played against my father. Years later as we crossed paths at an airport, he took the time to reminisce and to interest in my pursuit of academics at UVIC. As a hockey coach, Harry pushed competitiveness but saw us as young men and took time to listen.
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