Cecil W. Smith

After a courageous battle, Cecil passed away at the Douglas Memorial Hospital in Ft. Erie, Ontario, Canada on Monday, October 13, 2008 in his 84th year. Loving husband of Joan. Proud father of Lezlie (Gordon) Ellison of Fort Erie, ON., Jimmy (Sue) Smith of Buffalo, NY, Lynn (Wallace) Thompson, Rhonda King and Jackie Smith all of Akwesasne. Cherished grandfather of Aleaha, Allissa, Angela, Candace, Aymee, Beets, Michael Paul, Elaina, Justine, Jessica, Sheyanne, Alexandra and Victoria.

He was predeceased by his parents, Mabel and George Alexander Smith, by seven brothers: Don, Hugh, Chubby, Ike, Leslie, Al, and Harry (aka Jay Silverheels) and three sisters; Beulah, Mary, and Bun.

Cecil served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and was a member of Ironworkers local #6.

Redman’s Dream

Last nite I dreamed I went to Indian Heaven.

The Redman’s happy hunting ground.

No gate to pass thru. No barrier.

No Challenge there.

All Redmen as free as our “God’s” pure air.

I heard the drums beat low and I saw the campfires glow.

As I mounted the golden stair.

I heard the muffled beat of the moccasined feet,

As they danced and welcomed me there.

Written by Harry Smith (Jay Silverheels)