This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PaulRobins816 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.ontario.simcoe/2557.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Starting point . failing all else . PETHICK-SMITH ( Funeral Directors - Barrie ) were successors to G. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, in Barrie, of the late 1940's . George SMITH , who I knew circa 1949 , was a English (bred) Gentleman, WITH THE FINEST, ACUTE, SENSE OF HUMOUR, of any man that I have had the pleasure of meeting. He has a close rival, in a current Funeral Director, in Barrie, who is also a friend. PETHICK-SMITH was short lived, in Barrie, and sold out to another up-and-comer, who didn't fare much better. May not even be the same Family . but is worth investigating. SORRY . have no idea what (this) PETHICK'S first name may have been. Paul Robins Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.