SMITH, Esther (nee Kronick). On Monday, December 29, 2008, at eighty-five. Daughter of the late Bessie and the late Leo Kronick of Ottawa. Loving mother of Harvey Smith, and the late Elinore Smith. Proud Bubbie of Trevor, Tracey, and Kathleen. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sadie and the late Irving Kaplan, and the late Ruth Kronick. Loved aunt of Bonnie (Louis), Joyce and Audrey Kaplan, her great nieces and nephews. Special friend of Lionel Mernick. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, December 30, at 12 p.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.