Simon Smallwood

Obituary of Simon John Smallwood

Simon Smallwood passed away at the Rosedale Hospice on Monday, July 3, 2006 after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. Simon was born on March 7, 1956 in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England. He immigrated to Canada as a young boy in 1967, settling in Calgary. Simon had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel especially by motorcycle. He took many great bike trips throughout western North America. Simon loved camping, hiking, the ocean, animals, was a great chef and a pinpoint historian. He had a great and wicked sense of humour and his smile was the sun. Simon will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Marisa and son Adam. He will also be missed by his dad and step-mom Barry and Joyce Smallwood; sister Jane and her partner Ken; nephew Andrew; nieces Samantha, Tasha and Elena; in-laws, Frances, Peter, Diane and Nina; Joyce’s children Kevin, Susan, Katherine and families. He was predeceased by his mother Della in 1994. A Private Gathering will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2006. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family would like to thank friends and neighbours for their kind support, and Doctors Holwell, Card and Grisdale as well as the heaven-sent staff at Rosedale Hospice. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice #900, 833 – 4 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3T5 Telephone: (403) 263-4525. In living memory of Simon Smallwood a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W., CALGARY. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.
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