Glen was such a fine man. He was always quick to laugh and offer a hand. He knew how to be a true friend and for this I couldn't thank him enough. I learned a lot by being just around him and I will miss him so very, very much. . Our sincerest condolences to you for your loss.

Glen will be greatly missed. It was such a joy to work with him. My condolences to the whole family.

Glen was a rare person. He was kind, decent and good. He was sociable, and at his best enjoying good times with friends and of course, playing music. I am fortunate for having shared nearly fifty years of friendship with Glen. I imagine for many of his friends it doesn't seem real that he is gone. I catch myself staring and remembering. I am sad but also thankful for sharing in a treasure chest of good memories with Glen. Family and friends are the true treasures of life and Glen was a gift to many. Pat Panza

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Glen "Gordie" Smith. He was a colleague, a friend and a fellow musician with whom I always enjoyed working with for nearly 30 years. Words alone can not convey the essence of this kind, caring person who never seemed to complain at all about anything. His knowledge and passion for anything to do with music was both fascinating and inspiring. He will be profoundly missed by anyone who know him. My sincerest condolences and sympathies for Laura and all his family and friends.

For Laura, Jan, Jill and Glen’s Family and Friends – It’s inexplicable how time can compress our memories and make decades seem like days ago. As all of us, I was so saddened to learn of Glen’s passing… A thought that none of us can take tomorrow for granted… a reminder that we never should. My reflections of my good fortune to have met and known Glen cast back to our teens. Indelible memories of those carefree, wonderful times. In my memory… he had a radiant smile, perfect flowing hair, always stylish and fashionable, engaging eyes, irresistible to girls (and he knew it) … a talent for music (it was all about the bass…), a really good student in public and private school (Upper Canada College), a pretty good hockey player, a better friend, magnetically funny… Here’s just a quick sample … A renowned pastor, Henry Gruby, was preaching one morning at Peoples, and at lunch (the Swiss Chalet of course – white quarter chicken extra BBQ sauce), Glen asked him –innocently- if his wife’s name was Ruby… Think about it… and then try not to sing it in your head … Goodbye Ruby Gruby… Yes, he was charmingly mischievous. In high-school (“The Haig”), he was equally popular there as he was at Church. I clearly recall that he was the prize for high-school girls and those in the Church congregation. To the dismay of his friends, there were two categories of girls… there were girls that were lucky to be going out with Glen …and those who wanted to. He loved Laura… he loved his Dad, his Mom and his Sisters. He loved driving his VW Beetle… he loved music… he loved his grandparents. Most of all, I recall him as a very gentle spirit. He was always kind. Hoping and wishing the best for others. I am sure that these early life qualities were only magnified and enhanced by the years. Sweet memories for us all… and most certainly for me. With gratitude for friendship. Friends always – Graham and Debra

Laura - Huge condolences to you, the family and his many friends. I thoroughly enjoyed being his partner in rhythm section crime for all those years. May he rest in peace.

With a heavy heart I offer my sincere condolences to all the family and friends. Even though I have only known Glen as a business acquaintance, I can honestly say he had a great soul and was a pleasure to know. His enthusiasm and willingness to always help will never be forgotten. He will be sadly missed. Good journey my friend.