Support Paula’s Funeral & Headstone for Her and Crystal

On June 22, 2025, our beloved Paula Smith, known for her fierce love, warm spirit, and deep compassion was taken from us suddenly in a tragic car accident. She was 62 years old.

Paula was a mother, a grandmother, a sister, and a friend. She was also a survivour of hardship, of loss, and of a life that wasn’t always kind. But through it all, she never stopped loving with her whole heart. She leaves behind her daughter Charlene, her grandchildren Bobby, Ciara, and Carter, her siblings Maurice, Billy, and Connie, her niece J'aime, her mother Valerie, many many friends, and her cherished cat Sweetie.

Paula was also predeceased by her 7-year-old daughter Crystal, who passed away in 1996, and her sister Cindy, who died in 2008. We are raising funds not only to give Paula the dignified farewell she deserves, but also to provide a shared headstone for both Paula and Crystal so that mother and daughter can be honoured together, side by side.

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️ How the Funds Will Be Used

We are hoping to raise $20,000 to cover:

- Funeral and memorial service costs

- A shared headstone for Paula and Crystal

- Any remaining funds will go toward supporting Charlene and the grandchildren during this difficult time

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How You Can Help

If you knew Paula, you know how deeply she loved, and how much she gave, even when she had little. If you didn’t know her, we hope this story helps you feel the kind of woman she was.

Any donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to giving Paula and Crystal the peaceful resting place they deserve. If you’re unable to give, please consider sharing this campaign with others.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us carry Paula home.