SMILEY, Harland Melvin “Smiley”
January 24, 1937 - April 12, 2022
It is with heartfelt sadness that we, the family of Smiley, announce his passing. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 12, 2022 at the age of 85 surrounded by his loving family. Married to Marie Smiley (deceased) and supportive father to Jeffrey (Tricia Dewar), Janet (Robert MacLean) and Kevin. Proud grandfather to Jenna MacLean, Ryan MacLean (Melissa), Sara Smiley, Dominic Sbardella, Taguen Smiley, and great-grandfather to Reese MacLean.
Finding love more than once, loved by Deloris (Dot) Nixon and family; daughter Kim Wright (John) and granddaughter Madison Wright.
Survived by sisters Embyle West, Margery Mullen, Sadie Gilpin (Lindy), many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by parents Audrey and Henry Smiley.
At peace with his life, he will be remembered as a charismatic, well dressed, handsome, silver haired, joke telling, extraordinary, one-of-a-kind man known as just "Smiley". Smiley was born in Shawville, Quebec, and was a proud hard-working man who enjoyed a good game of cards. He worked for the Canadian National Railway, Via Rail, and retired into self employment running his own company, Smiley Building Materials “The Yard”.
A very special thank you to his doctors, the staff at Ottawa General Hospital, Hotel Dieu Hospital, and the Kingston General Hospital for their kindness and for helping take exceptional care of our father.
At Smiley’s request, no service will be held. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Suite 500-55 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario M4V 2Y7 or charity of your choice.