FARYNIUK, ALMA JEAN (SMITH) Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2017 with her family by her side, at the grand age of 91 years. Born February 26, 1926, Alma was the only daughter of Alfred and Rachel (Lake) Smith and she lived all her life in the Toronto area. Alma was predeceased by her beloved husband Tarras Faryniuk and her brothers Donald and Howard Smith. She is survived by her sons Terry David (Joanne), Nova Scotia and Gary Dean (Janice), Alberta, as well as her grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa, Andrea (Matthew Lewis) and Julie and her great-grandchild, Ty Lewis. Alma is also survived by her sister-in-law, Yvonne Smith of Alliston and her nephews Paul and Don (Mary) Smith of Georgetown. Alma grew up in Long Branch, now a part of Etobicoke. She was a talented piano player and completed Grade 11 at the Royal Conservatory of Music. As a young lady Alma was also very athletic, playing high school basketball. Alma was a devoted mother following “her boys” from baseball fields and arenas across Ontario to football fields and arenas across the country. Alma was a founding member of the MOMS organization, supporting minor hockey in the Oakville area, with her many skills and contacts. Alma also supported the family business, Oakville Fuels, as an Office Administrator and later in life applied her communication and collection skills as an employee of the Oakville Credit Bureau. Alma’s love of people and entertaining was evident in the many bridge marathons and tournaments she participated in throughout her life. Alma loved to host family dinners and was famous for her Christmas cookies. She was also a wonderful knitter and seamstress creating wonderful family heirlooms and many gifts for family and community organizations. Alma was also a great fan of road trips and thought nothing of picnics and fishing trips to McKellar and Niagara Falls as a lovely day out. Family vacations were longer road trips across Canada with visits to Disneyland and Yellowstone National Park to mention only a few. Following “Tap” to many a racetrack across Canada and the US; she enjoyed all the sights and sounds of the road. In later years vacations focused on trips to visit grandchildren and relatives across Canada. Alma’s family is pleased to acknowledge the many caregivers of the Bennett Health Care Centre, of Georgetown and Trafalgar Lodge in Oakville for their loving care. Special thanks to Dr. Farragos for his thoughtful care of Alma and his thorough communication with her family. A heartfelt thank you also goes to Mary Smith for her kindness to Alma and the extended family. In memory contributions to the Bennett Health Care Centre in Alma’s name would be greatly appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy please visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com