Obituary of Karen Leigh, B.A., MLS Smith

March 9, 1941 ~ March 21, 2019 Suddenly at the Village of Glendale Crossing, on Thursday, March 21, 2019, Karen Leigh Smith, a long-time resident of London, Ilderton and Inverhuron Beach passed away in her 79th year. She was predeceased by her parents A.E. “Pete” Smith (1993) and Dorothy (Stott) Smith (2006). Karen will be remembered as a loving sister and aunt by her brother Peter Gerald Smith (Judy); their children David Andrew Smith, Jennifer Lynn Smith; and their children. Fondly remembered by many cousins; by Lily and Grant Hopcroft; and by their daughters Lara, Lisa and Christina. Karen was a teacher and librarian for many years with the London Board of Education. She was always an active volunteer during her life, was past president of the Ontario and Canadian Library Association, a retired board member of the City of London Public Library Board, and a former board member of the Middlesex-London District Health Unit. She always tried to help others in whatever way she could – a helping hand, a thoughtful word, a loving word. We will miss her unfailing support and unconditional love in our lives, but the values she instilled in us will be our guideposts as we continue life’s journey. Rest in peace, Karen; we will carry on for you. A funeral service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Karen are asked to consider the Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of their choice.