Alvin George Smith

Alvin will be deeply missed by his wife Joyce (nee Burnett), his children Wendy and Christopher (Patricia), and grandchildren Osten and Madison. Much loved and devoted uncle to Michael and Dahlia Broomfield (Merrick, Janelle, Aaliyah), Audrey Bromfield, Reva Bromfield, Mark Fagan (Heather), Madge Esdaille (Chris). Cherished by several nieces and nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, brothers in-law Leslie, Astley, Alvin “Scotty” Burnett, and sister in-law Viv Burnett. Special uncle-in-law to the Burnett family (Lavern, Steve, Paul, Giles, Andrea, Sean, Alicia, Camille, Peta-Gaye). Predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Gilda (nee Baker), siblings Rennie, Gladys, Joyce, and their spouses, and dear niece Molly Bromfield. Will be greatly missed by numerous friends and good neighbours.

Alvin was born and raised in Chudleigh Path, Manchester, Jamaica in 1934. At a young age he became fascinated with automobiles and became an apprentice mechanic. At the age of 23, he set sail on a month-long boat ride to England where he perfected his trade. Alvin arrived in Canada in 1965 and settled in Hamilton, Ontario. Shortly after, he met his wife-to-be Joyce, at a chance meeting on his lunch break. They married in 1968 and started a family. Continuing his career path, Alvin worked for Ford Motor Company in Oakville for 29 years until his retirement in 1995 as a Quality Control Inspector. As a self-taught architect and craftsman, Alvin designed and built his dream house which became a welcoming home for decades. He enjoyed tending to his gardens, usually at the crack of dawn. For decades his favourite hobby was working on and restoring vehicles and preparing them for sale. Alvin was very handy, doing almost everything himself; plumbing, welding, electrical, woodworks, and mechanical. A totally committed member and elder of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, now amalgamated with Trinity. Alvin will be remembered for his booming voice which served him well as a choir member for 25 years, his sense of humour, as well as his words of wisdom, “It’s not how much you earn, it’s how much you save”. Alvin was called from this life into the promised inheritance of ever-lasting life in the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ. Special thanks to the caring staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Visitation will be at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm. Celebration of Life Service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 720 Ninth Ave, Hamilton on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 11:00 am. Proof of full vaccination, along with government issued ID, are mandatory to attend the Celebration of Life Service at the church for those age 12 and older. Masks are required. Interment to follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Hamilton.

For those who wish to attend the service via livestream please click the link provided;

https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/42579

Donations in Alvin’s memory can be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, Canadian Bible Society, Mercy Ships, Redeemer University, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be left at cresmountfennellchapel.com