Mavis passed away peacefully in her sleep at home after a long illness on August 9, 2025. She was 91. She leaves her husband of 68 years Lindsay, daughters Robin, Janice (Clement) and Kelly, granddaughters Sarah (Hugues) and Julie, a cousin, nieces and nephews and families, brother-in-law Eric (Diane) and family, and friends near and far who are like family.
Mavis was born in Montreal and trained as a registered nurse at the Montreal General Hospital. She met Lindsay through a fellow nurse and friend from Stanstead.
Their lives revolved around family and friends, traveling all across Canada and the U.S. with their girls. Mavis worked for a time at the Orleans County Hospital in Newport, Vt. She taught Kelly to read and volunteered at Kelly’s school, at the local Red Cross, and also at the ACW and Guild of Christ Church, Stanstead.
She cared for and supported Kelly her whole life and baby-sat her grand daughters.
She loved her flower garden, summers at Seymour Lake in Vermont, afternoons baking and making jams and relish, snowmobiling and sugaring with friends, and Sunday drives.
A special thank you to the palliative care team, including Dr. Alarie, Viny, Marjolaine, Brittany, Kylie and especially Karina, and others for their compassionate care.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Christ Church Hall, 548 Dufferin St., Stanstead.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, we would ask for donations to the Foundation of Prader Willi Syndrome Research Canada, 9-13085 Yonge Street, Suite 370, Richmond Hill, ON, L4E 0K2, or Activity fund of the Maison des Ainés in Coaticook, 203, rue Jeanne-Mance Coaticook, QC, J1A 1W4, where Kelly now lives.
Sympathy Messages
Mes sympathies à toute la famille spécialement Janice. 🙏🏻💐😘
- Normande Ferland , on
August 20, 2025
Sincere sympathies to Lindsay, Janice, Clem, Robin, Kelly and the girls.
- Roger et Marise, on
August 21, 2025
Janice, Robin, Kelly and Mr Smith,
My deepest sympathy. Thinking of you all.
Mariette
- Mariette Beaulac, on
August 21, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with my Uncle Lin and my cousins. All my love always
Kim
May my support warm your heart
- Kim Morris , on
August 21, 2025
Mr Smith , Janice , Robin, Kelly and family.
My deepest sympathies . A very big loss of such a wonderful lady . Will remember her fondly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Lise Carbonneau, on
August 21, 2025
Our most sincere sympathy to your entire family.
- Laurel & Jack, on
August 21, 2025
Deepest sympathies to all of you for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman who will be deeply missed.
- Brenda Sisco, on
August 21, 2025
For Janice,
A loss is never easy, and my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. May the love that surrounds you bring comfort, and may cherished memories offer you peace and strength in the days ahead. My deepest heartfelt sympathy for your entire family.
- Kathy Sheldon, on
August 21, 2025
"For My Aunt Mavis’
You held my hand for just a while,
But your hold on my heart will be forever.
With gentle words and tender smiles,
You made my troubles feel better.
Though time has come to say goodbye,
Your love will never part.
For every step I take in life,
You walk within my heart
May my support warm your heart
- Ken Morris , on
August 21, 2025
Sending my deepest sympathies to you Mr. Smith, Janice, Robin, Kelly & families. Thinking of you all at this difficult time & keeping you in my prayers.
- Diane Fisher , on
August 21, 2025
our deepest sympaties.
- Raymond &Micheline Langevin, on
August 21, 2025
Lindsay, Robin, Janice & Kelly, my sympathies for you loss. Mavis will always be remembered.
May my support warm your heart
- Peggy Alger, on
August 21, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending love to all.
May my support warm your heart
- Morgaine Johnson & Family, on
August 21, 2025
My deepest sympathies to Lindsay Robin, Janice & family, and to my dear friend Kelly! Mavis has always been my “aunt Mavis” and I cherish many wonderful memories of times we spent together! Aunt Mavis was funny, warm and she had the best laugh ever! She became to me a kindred spirit who shared with me the unique challenges and endless rewards of raising a particular cluster of children. The last time I saw her we looked at each other, at one point, and we spoke to each other about it with just a gaze and a smile, and without words. My heart is with you all right now. Sending you love!
- Judy Opar, on
August 21, 2025
My sincerest sympathies Janice and the families.
- Brenda Wilson, on
August 21, 2025
Robin,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I remember meeting your wonderful family when they visited Bennington on one of their trips. Your family stories always warmed my heart!
Prayers for you all,
Nancy Myers
- Nancy Myers, on
August 22, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. The loss of a loved one is always difficult especially a beloved wife, mother and grand-mother. Ours thoughts are with you most sincerely. Dorothy and Marc
- Dorothy-Ann Donovan , on
August 22, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to all the family
May my support warm your heart
- Cindy and Doris cunnington, on
August 23, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to all. Cherish all the wonderful memories.
- Mike & Carmen Peirce, on
August 23, 2025
My deepest condolences to everyone in the Smith Family. Mavis, was a wonderful lady.
You are all remembered in my prayers.
Sincerely.
Audrey Baldwin
- Audrey Baldwin, on
August 24, 2025
