It is with broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Verna-Jean Smith, at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, on May 31, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Verna-Jean was the loving mother to Terri-Ann Smith and Pamela Smith. Verna-Jean will be remembered as a cherished grandmother to Ryan, Rachel, Alexander and Brandon and by Jeff Landry, father of Ryan and Rachel. Verna-Jean is survived by her brother Peter Young (Patricia) and predeceased by her parents Vernon Young and Reina Francis. Verna-Jean will be affectionately remembered for her love, support and care of her daughters and grandchildren. As per Verna-Jean's wishes, cremation has taken place at Whispering Pine’s Funeral Home’s Crematorium. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory would be gratefully acknowledged by her family.