SMITH, Ella G. RN Jan. 23, 1908-Oct. 12, 2003 Ella Gertrude Smith, former Director of Nursing at Kingston Psychiatric Hospital (Ontario Hospital) and former active member of Zonta Club, Louise Rebekah Lodge #10 and several charitable organizations. E lla Smith and her good friend Mildred Blackadder were active promoters of the Zion Complex at 106 Pine Street. Later she became a resident, a member of the Board and continued her active participation at Zion United Church. Miss Smith was predeceased by her parents, Eva Emily Coulter and Arthur Thomas Smith, her sisters Lena Alton, Mamie Patterson and Aleda Ashley and one brother Charles Stewart Smith. She is survived by her loving nephew Russel Patterson his wife Sharon and their sons, Timothy, his wife Christine and daughter Carly, and Christopher Patterson. Russ and Sharon are grateful to Aunt Ella's friends from the Zion Complex, the staffs of Trillium Ridge and Rideaucrest Care Centres and her long-time friend Anne Brant for their lovi ng support and care. Friends will be received at the Robert J. Reid and Sons Funeral Home, 309 Johnson Street (at Barrie Street) on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and on Thursday, October 16th from 1-2 p.m. prior to the funeral service to be held in "The Ch apel on the Corner" at 2 o'clock. Interment Sydenham Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Rideaucrest Home or to the United Way would be appreciated. Online Guest Book reidfuneralhome.com 548-7973 10/14/2003- ID2797032 - Kingston Whig Standard