Roger Marshall Smith 1918-2007

This afternoon in Pinawa, I joined many others to celebrate the life of Roger Smith.

Roger, born in Winnipeg, and a graduate in physics of the University of Manitoba joined Atomic Energy of Canada Limited in 1947 at Chalk River, Ontario. He played a major role in the planning and development of the Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment and the town of Pinawa in Manitoba.

Roger was involved for many years with developing young people, most particularly with the Boy Scouts of Canada.

He was involved in many volunteer and community activities, including helping to bring electricity to First Nations communitites.

He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and was passionate in his fondness for musicals.

For his achievements, he was the recipient of the Order of Manitoba in 2000.