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

Guestbook

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Gord and Cathy McCarroll (Long time and close fried)

Entered March 23, 2026 from Scarborough

Fr. Ted you were an amazing Priest and wonderful friend and part of our family for 51 years. We feel such a void in our lives since you departed but know you are with our Heavenly Father enjoying the eternal banquet. You now have the peace you were longing for. You were a blessing in our lives. We will miss having you at Medora Lake & watching the Blue Jays with you but hopefully they will win the World Series this year! Rest in peace our friend.🙏🏻🙏🏻

John and Kelly Busby (Friend)

Entered March 23, 2026 from Campbellford

Ted you were a good friend to the family you will be missed always enjoyed your visit to Medora Lake love John and Kelly

Raymond Ferguson (Long-time Friend)

Entered March 23, 2026 from Toronto, Ontario

It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of Fr. Edward 'Ted' Smith. Fr. Ted and I grew up together in Holy Name Parish, attended Holy Name School together, and served Mass in Latin together, all about a million and a half years ago!

My condolences to all of Fr. Ted's family members and friends.

Eternal rest grant unto your Priest, Fr. Edward, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Requiestcat in Pace!

Kitty McGilly (Friend and fellow pilgrim)

Entered March 24, 2026 from Etobicoke

I will Always be grateful for his relevant homilies , his pastoral presence and his friendship..

Andrea Hampton (Parishioner from St.Paul’s Basilica)

Entered March 24, 2026 from Toronto

Fr. Smith had a wonderful sense of humour and put many parishioners at ease, especially the new catechumens, with his presence. My daughter and I travelled with him to the Holy Land on a pilgrimage in November 2019 with many other St. Paul’s parishioners. We had a wonderful blessed experience and it may be the last time I may ever get back to the Holy Land (world crisis’ such as pandemics and war has struck the region for the last 6 years). I feel grateful we spent this time with Fr. Smith. May his soul rest eternally with our Lord.