​Margaret Smith of Ripley dies at the age of 86

Margaret Alena Smith of Ripley, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 at the age of 86.

Beloved wife, for 67 years, of the late Wesley A. Smith who predeceased her in June.

Born Sept. 18, 1937, in Kincardine, she was the daughter of the late Lolita (Stroud) and John Henry Quinn.

Dear mother of Rick Smith (Linda Fry), Mary Margaret Smith (Holly McKenzie) and Barb (Don) Murray.

Greatly missed by her grandchildren, Mike (Trish), Mark (Karen), Ashley, Kirkland (Brittany), Kurtis (Madison) and Amber; and great-grandchildren, Tanner, Reed, Marlee, Quinn, Callam, Stella, Bennett, Cassian and Emery.

Also survived by her sister, Edythe Cayley; sister-in-law, Della Quinn; and several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her siblings, Harold Quinn, Muriel Newton, Evelyn Murdock, Lloyd Quinn, Eloise Payne, Trevor Quinn and Earl Quinn.

Visitation will be held at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, from 6-8 p.m.

The funeral will be held in the chapel, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at 11 a.m., with interment to follow in Ripley Cemetery. Casual dress is requested.

Donations to Huron-Bruce Minor Hockey or the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.