In Celebration of
Rev. Edward Joseph Smith
August 8, 1947 - March 21, 2026
Smith. Rev. Edward Joseph Peacefully, on Saturday March 21, 2026, at Presentation Manor, Scarborough, at the age of 78.
Loving son of the late Edward Francis and Catherine Smith. Ordained to the priesthood, May 3, 1975 and celebrated 50 years of ordination. He will be lovingly remembered by his cousins, extended family, friends and parishioners.
Fr. Smith retired as pastor of St. Paul’s Basilica in 2021.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul’s Basilica, 83 Power St., Toronto, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
For those who wish, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Basilica, ShareLife and Covenent House.
Special thanks to his PSW’s and staff of Presentation Manor.
Online condolences and a link to the livestream may be may be found at www.turnerporter.ca
Loving son of the late Edward Francis and Catherine Smith. Ordained to the priesthood, May 3, 1975 and celebrated 50 years of ordination. He will be lovingly remembered by his cousins, extended family, friends and parishioners.
Fr. Smith retired as pastor of St. Paul’s Basilica in 2021.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul’s Basilica, 83 Power St., Toronto, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
For those who wish, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Basilica, ShareLife and Covenent House.
Special thanks to his PSW’s and staff of Presentation Manor.
Online condolences and a link to the livestream may be may be found at www.turnerporter.ca
Funeral Details
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St. Paul's Basilica Parish
83 Power Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 3A8
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Wednesday, 25 Mar 2026 11:00 AM
Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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Wednesday, 25 Mar 2026 2:30 PM
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