It is with great sadness that Equine Canada mourns the loss of Paul R. Smith, 70, who passed away June 17th in Calgary, AB. Originally from Goderich, ON, Smith was an accredited CEF/EC Jumper Judge and EC/FEI Steward who spent the majority of his adult life officiating at Spruce Meadows.
“Paul represented the pinnacle of passion and dedication to our sport. He has contributed significantly through his many years of volunteerism and will be remembered for his fairness and character,” stated Equine Canada President, Michael Gallagher.
Ian Allison, Senior Vice President, Spruce Meadows offered the following statement on behalf of the Southern Family, the Spruce Meadows Organizing Committee, the athletes, fans, media and officials who knew and worked with Paul through the years at Spruce Meadows;
“All of us at Spruce Meadows were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Paul Smith. Paul has been a part of the Spruce Meadows story from the beginning and was a true friend and fan of our sport and this venue. For decades his enthusiasm, commitment, wit and knowledge shone through as an FEI Official, sponsor and genuine fan of the sport. Paul was well known, liked and respected by all who knew and worked with him. He will be missed. Our thoughts go out to Dorothy and the entire Smith family.”
Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway’s Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, AB) on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.
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