SMITH - Marie Therese "Terry" , It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Terry, on November 13, 2013 at Extendicare Michener Hill in Red Deer, AB, at the age of 89 years. Terry was born on August 22, 1924 in Battleford, SK. to Joseph and Yvonne Breton. In 1945, she married Ed Gallop, and together they had a son, Ray. Ed passed away in 1947, leaving Mom with a young baby to raise. In 1951, she married John Jacob "Jack" Smith, and together they raised three daughters. For many years Terry worked in the dietary department at Battlefords' Union Hospital, and she made many good friends at work that she kept up with after retirement. She was very involved in CUPE and rose to become president of her union local, as well as a member of the Labour Council. She was also involved with her church. Terry liked to travel, and in later years Terry and Jack enjoyed many happy winters in Brownsville, Texas. In 2002, they moved to Red Deer, AB. to be closer to family, and due to deteriorating health, she moved into Extendicare Michener Hill in 2010. Mom liked to have a good time, and could organize a party for any number of people. She was a sports fan, and enjoyed watching curling, football and the Toronto Blue Jays. She had a good heart, always cheering for the underdog. She loved her family and her dogs and the Christmas season. She was a very social lady and liked to sit around with friends and family, playing cards or board games or just visiting. She was a very independent and capable lady. Mom was predeceased by her first husband, Ed Gallop, in 1947, and by her second husband, Jack, in 2004. She was also predeceased by a son, John Jacob, in infancy; her parents Joseph and Yvonne Breton, and two brothers Gerard and Louis Breton. She is survived by her son, Ray (Marj) Gallop and children Kevin and Brent (Mandie); and three daughters: Linda (John) Zimmer and children Teresa (Adam) Cracknell and Kat (Marc); Rita (Ken) Schermann and children Tammy Simpson (Greg), Jenny Carviel (Ken) and Nancy; Betty (Wayne) McCaffrey and children Sara (Logan) and Stacey; great grandchildren Carter, Logan and Lily Gallop, Ashley Simpson, Samantha Carviel and Zack Nitch. She is also survived by her sister, Laurette Breton, and brother, Paul Breton. The family wishes to thank the staff at Extendicare Michener Hill for their excellent care over the last 3 years. A Memorial Service was held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. A Funeral Mass and interment will take place in the spring in North Battleford, SK. Memorial donations in Terry's name may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 100-119 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1Z6. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222
