Percival James Smith

We are saddened to announce the death of Percy Smith on May 9, 2026, who passed away peacefully in Surrey, British Columbia, one day short of his 103rd birthday. Percy, born in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), was the last surviving child of parents Peter James Smith and Mabel Ethel Florence Smith (nee DeWitt), both deceased. Percy will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. Percy is survived by his family Peter Smith (spouse Elizabeth Smith), Rus Smith, Wendy Jivraj (spouse Ray Jivraj) and Baden Smith (spouse Barbara Smith), three grandchildren Erin Smith, Patrick Smith (spouse Maya Smith), Melissa Smith and great-granddaughter Mia Smith.

A World War 2 veteran, Percy served in the British Merchant Navy between 1942 and 1946. In later years, Percy was active in many community and service organizations throughout his life. A scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of Canada, community hockey coach, member of the Lions Club, Rotary Club, the Canadian Merchant Navy Association, the Burma Star Association, the Royal Canadian Legion, White Rock / South Surrey Mixed Singles Over Sixty and the Probus Club of White Rock & South Surrey.

The family appreciates the thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parish of St. Mark - Ocean Park.

Funeral service to be held at St. Mark’s Anglican Church - Ocean Park, 12953 - 20th Ave, Surrey, BC on May 28th at 1PM.

Please join us to celebrate this incredible life and share stories.

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be.

Because, I will remember you all, and look on with a smile.

Understand in your hearts, I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

Author - Joey Beighley