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Stephanie Jean Smyth

September 6, 2019

Stephanie Smyth
It is with profound sadness we announce the tragic death of Stephanie in Victoria.       Stephanie was the cherished daughter of loving father, Chris Montgomery, granddaughter of devoted grandparents Jane Holland, Russ and Linda Smyth and Lorraine and Larry Montgomery. She is survived by uncles Ken, Bob, Malcolm, cousin Mikhala, extended family and friends.       Predeceased by her mother, Melissa, stepbrother Chris and uncle Matt.       Steph grew up in Vancouver surrounded by a close knit group of friends. She loved music, the outdoors, children and spending time with her family.        Steph was a compassionate, courageous, beautiful, loving person with a wonderful sense of humour.  She was well supported at Thrifty Foods as a valued employee. Steph’s death is a tragic example of the devastating impact mental illness can have on anyone.       A memorial service to honour and celebrate Stephanie’s life will be held at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Road, Victoria BC at 2:00pm on October 6.       No flowers by request. Donations may be made c/o Community Living Victoria Foundation, 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 2M7 to establish  Stephanie’s Legacy Fund to benefit young people needing mental health supports.

Messages of Condolence


Dearest Jane - sending you and your family so much love during this difficult time. Deepest condolences, dear friend. Love, Maria ~ Maria Glaze


So very sorry for your loss Jane, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. ~ Debra Appleby


Extending my sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family in the tragic loss of your granddaughter, Stephanie. ~ Debby Simcoe


Dear Jane, we are deeply saddened about the loss of Steph and, through you, know what a joy she was to her family. Sending you all our love and gentle hugs, xox Rhonda, Mike, Scott, Chelsea and Carson ~ Rhonda Burden


Jane: So sorry for your loss. Love to you and your family. Nancy & Tom ~ Thomas and Nancy Chan


Dear Jane and family, I am sorry sorry for your loss of beautiful Stephanie, my heart felt condolences, and know that we all love you and are here for you. ~ Bonnie Fallowfield


Dear Jane, To you and your family. My prayers are with you in this very dark and sad time of great loss With Love, Betty-Jean ~ Betty-Jean Feldmann


blessings to you and your family Jane ...no words ....simply an infinity of love beyond forever ...Daphne ~ daphne schenk


To my kindred spirit, Jane, May the love of friends and family surround you and sooth your heartache just a little in this time of sadness. Remember that each of us need only be responsible for today - not tomorrow or yesterday in this time of grief. Recall and cherish the great memories! Recall the brightest days despite the shadows. With love, Ethel ~ Ethel Magnus


So deeply sorry for your loss, Jane ~ Rachelle Czerwinski


Sincerest condolences for your heartbreaking loss. Rest in Peace. ~ Caron Graham


Dear Jane - Barb Goode and I have just recently heard about the loss of your precious grand-daughter and wish to extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you. Such a great loss for you to face and to bare. Your sorrow must be great and we send you our prayers and wish you some moments of peace when you think about the good memories you have had of Stephanie. Thinking of you at this time. Jule and Barb. ~ Jule Hopkins


Dearest Jane, Such a tragic loss of a beautiful young spirit. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family and sending you loving, healing thoughts and energy for your broken hearts. ~ Susan Cairns


Dearest Jane. I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you were the best grandma to your sweet girl as she struggled with mental wellness. I am sending you a great, big virtual hug, my friend. ~ Karen DeLong


Dearest Jane, I am just so so very sorry for your and your family's tragic loss of your beautiful beloved Steph. My heart aches for you. I send my deepest condolences and heartfelt love and caring. LOVE you Jane, Cathy ~ Cathy Anthony


Hi Jane, sending you and your family love hugs and prayers. ~ Wendy Hall


So sorry for your tragic loss Jane. ~ Barb Penner


Dear Jane & Family: This is devastating news. I am so sorry for the loss of a beloved granddaughter. Words seem so empty. Prayers for peace and understanding for all who loved her. I didn't know her but she looks so beautiful. Rest peacefully dear Stephanie ~ Sharron Billey


Jane Our thoughts are with you. Our sincere condolences. Wendy, Niel and Brent ~ Wendy Langridge


Dearest Jane and your family, our sincere condolences, there are no words, we are so sorry. With Love and great respect Kim, Matthias, Nick and Jacob Boening ~ Kim


Dear Jane, My very deepest sympathy for your heartbreaking loss. My love to you and hopes that all the caring you have given to others can come back to you now in this very painful time. Dana ~ Dana Brynelsen


Dear Jane, so sad to hear about the loss of your beautiful granddaughter. It’s so hard to understand why things happen the way they do. Love and prayers to you and your family. Sue ~ Sue Salter


I cannot imagine the sorrow. my thoughts are with you ~ Tim Stainton


Oh Jane. I am so sorry for your loss. ~ Odette


Dear Jane and Family , I'm so very heart broke for you and your family . Stephanie was a beautiful person. It hurts so much she has gone so young we are going to really miss her. My thoughts and heartfelt condolences . Love Robin and Family ~ Robin Mitchell


Dear Jane and Family....I am so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your love, Stephanie. I cannot begin to imagine your loss. I will hold you in light and hope to connect with you soon. Big Hugs, lots of love - if I could do more, I would. Love to you all.....Jenn ~ Jennifer Whitehouse


Jane, I am so sorry about your loss, I lost my stepson this year and I know there are no right words but just know people are thinking about you at this time. ~ Janet Forbes


Jane and family my heart is heavy with sadness for your loss. Sending you love and caring energy. Love James White ~ James White


So sorry to hear this news, Jane. My heart goes out to you. ❤️ ~ Stephen Russell


Dear Jane, I am truly heartbroken for you and your family. There are no adequate words of comfort at such a time. My heart and thoughts are with you all. ~ Jennifer Howard


Oh Jane, how sorry I am to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. ~ Edie Dibley


TO the Montgomery, Holland, Smyth FAMILY Life after death. Buddhists believe in a cycle of death and rebirth called samsara. Through karma and eventual enlightenment, they hope to escape samsara and achieve nirvana, an end to suffering. With every breath, the old moment is lost; a new moment arrives. Suffering is like a disease we have all contracted There is a pervasive belief in the Western world, generated and maintained by advertising, that it is normal to be happy and healthy, smiling with a beautiful/handsome face and body, surrounded by all the comforts of modern life. As a result, we also come to believe that to be sick, disabled, weak, in pain, anxious, discontented, unhappy or depressed is abnormal. So if I am, for example, suffering with a debilitating disease, or paralysed by grief, it follows that I will see myself as an oddity, not normal, and possibly feel that there is something really wrong with me. However, this does not accord with reality. The very first teaching that the Buddha gave was that our lives are in the nature of suffering. It is being genuinely happy and healthy that is unusual. Once we look around, and observe deeply, we see that every living thing suffers sooner or later. Furthermore the Buddha taught that there is a subtle level of discontentment or unease that is with us all the time in this life. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR(our) LOSS Jane, Chris, Lorraine, family and friends Stephanie will be missed deeply stephyy was smart, beautiful kind, and super funny ..good sense of humour xoxo Shalini Hunter ~ shalini hunter


Deeply saddened by your loss, there are no words, sending you much love, Debbie ~ Debbie Rhead