It is with great sadness that we, as a family express our deepest condolences on the passing of our dear friend, Maurice. We extend our deepest sympathy to Grace and the entire family.
As a young student, Maurice – Sarkese - as he was called by his school mates in Grenada ( a name which he automatically acquired because that was the nickname given to his father), had an outstanding record as a sportsman and athlete. He was Captain of the Grenada Boys Secondary School’s cricket team where he exercised strong leadership, kindness and patience in his quiet way. He was so talented that he suddenly became a formidable fast bowler in his last year at school. That was remarkable as he was never known to be a bowler until he tried it then. He made many friends through his prowess as a cricketer and was well liked by all his teammates in the sporting disciplines. He also represented his school ( the GBSS) in football as well.
The qualities of leadership and caring for friends, family and community, stayed with him as he studied, then launched and established his life-long practice as a medical doctor specializing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Today, even as we mourn his passing we have every reason to celebrate his life, his invaluable contribution to the world in which he lived, the quiet encouragement and support he gave to everyone who needed it.
Dr. Maurice Smith was our lifelong friend from the Grenada leg of his journey. We will miss him and remember him with extreme fondness. He will always be in our hearts.
The McGuire Family.
Oliver Smith
DR. OLIVER HUGH MAURICE SMITH, aged 81, of Porters Factory House, Porters, St. James, entered into rest on June 29, 2025.
Husband of Grace Smith.
Father of Graeme, Gillian, Frances (deceased), Leah, Ryan and Tara Smith.
Grandfather of Maya Graham and Ysabel Sophia Anderson-Smith.
Son of Merle Y. Smith and the late Keith I.M. Smith.
Son-in-law of the late Frank and Joyce Corbin.
Brother of Yvonne Rampersad and the late Irving Smith.
Brother-in-law of Carl Rampersad, Pamela Smith, Faye Brewster, Pamela, Philip, Hallam, Linda and the late Janice Corbin.
Uncle of Nicole and Alan Smith, Michelle Clopton, Nicholas, Gianna and Arryn Smith, Daryl, Neil and Derrick Rampersad and Cari Kuzyk, Michelle Peña, Neil and Jason Brewster, Lee-Anne Corbin-Vamvakas, Dexter Corbin, Khristen Eastmond, Renée and Justin Corbin.
Relative of the Smith family of Kew Cottage, Spooners Hill and the Cross, Anatol, Geyette and Bishop families of Trinidad and Tobago.
Friend of the McGuire family of Grenada and many more.
The body of the late Dr. O.H. Maurice Smith will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. A private service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank you for your support and understanding.
Date
- Jul 29 2025
- Event Finished
Time
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Jul 29 2025
- Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
- Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home, Passage Road, Bridgetown, Barbados