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In memory of
Dr. Mervyn Winston Smith, M.D.
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Obituary
Dr. Mervyn Winston Smith, M.D., a pillar of his community and a devoted brother, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, reuniting with the Lord and his beloved wife, Ronette. Born on April 25, 1949, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, to Doris and Leonard Smith, he was the youngest boy of 13 children. From humble beginnings, Dr. Smith rose to become a compassionate …
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Timeline
Born
April 25th, 1949
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Moved
1962
New York, NY
Graduated from high school
1969
Cardozo Education Campus, Clifton Street Northwest, Washington, DC
Survived by
Jasmine Smith
Daughter
Mariah Smith
Daughter
Mariah Smith
Daughter
Loreal Waits-Smith
Daughter
Kalia Waits-Smith
Daughter
Melissa Smith
Daughter
Predeceased by
Ronette Smith
Wife, 1967-2016
Other key details
Method of disposition
Burial
Final resting place
Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery
2894 Patterson Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Funeral services provided by
Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service
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Please consider a donation to Dr. Mervyn W. Smith Memorial Fund.
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