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The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the death of Donald J. Smith, OLS# 1205 The family of Don Smith is deeply saddened to announce his sudden but peaceful passing at the Perth Smith Falls District Hospital, on Wednesday, September 16th. Don was a loyal and loving husband, father and grandfather; dedicated professor and Ontario Land Surveyor; avid volunteer, Mason and Shriner; passionate outdoorsman, gardener, geocacher and stargazer. Don was brought up with a sense of family history. His connection to his family, his community and his chosen profession was strong. He was a licensed Ontario Land Surveyor (O.L.S.) with experience in Land Surveying Projects in both Land Titles and Registry Systems, in the field, office and classroom. His career in surveying began in 1959. He became an Ontario Land Surveyor before there were formal programs in University and College and before the terms Geomatics and GPS were part of our lexicon. He spent 13-years working in private practice with companies in North Bay, Sudbury and Kitchener, Ontario. This was followed by 26-years teaching the Surveying Technician/Technology and Civil Engineering Technician/Technology programs at Northern College, Porcupine Campus, Timmins, Ontario. Don was dedicated to his profession. He participated as a member in committees, advisory committee’s, North Eastern Regional Group of the Ontario Land Surveyors and attended as many annual meetings of the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors as possible. Throughout his life and career, he upheld the values of equity, diversity and opportunity. Don shared his knowledge and time without boundaries. Don loved history, community, gardening, geocaching, astronomy, genealogy, photography, token collecting and especially his family. Don was also a Shriner serving as Secretary and President of Timmins and District Shrine Club. In remembrance of Don and in lieu of flowers, contributions to The Shriners Hospital for Children in Notre-Dame-de-Grace, Montreal, Quebec would be appreciated. A private family service to celebrate Don’s life will be held at a later date.
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February 2024
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