Obituary of Douglas Brian Smith

February 5, 1945 – Edmonton, Alberta

November 1, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Douglas Brian Smith of Calgary, AB, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the age of 79 years. Douglas was born in Edmonton, AB, on February 5, 1945, and married Judy Smith in 1966.

He is survived by his two sons, his eldest Collin Smith and daughter-in-law Simi of Calgary, second son Frazer Smith and daughter-in-law Suzanne of Sherwood Park, and his grandson Aidan Smith of Calgary. He is survived by his mother Ethel Jamieson, siblings, Barrie Smith, Janet Smith, and Wayne Smith, and many nieces and nephews.

Doug's immediate family would like to express their gratitude for the tremendous support received in the last stages of his life from family, friends, and the staff of Chinook Care Center in Calgary.

Doug spent most of his life raising his family in the Edmonton area before relocating to Calgary to spend time with his grandson Aidan. He enjoyed his time with family at events with activities such as playing cribbage, parties, barbeques, and camping. Doug enjoyed his career as an instrument technologist in the oil and gas sector.

He has been cremated and a private memorial service will be arranged at a later date.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, www.cancer.ca.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Doug’s family here.

In living memory of Douglas Smith, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.