SMITHERS, Darla "Dar" – nee Fairbairn. Went to be with God, peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in her 69th year. Beloved wife of 47 years and best friend of Jim. Dearly loved mother of Jamie (Donna) Smithers of Courtland, Lori Kotz-Smithers of Port Dover and Holly (Brian) Osinga of Bradford. Dear loving mother of her predeceased daughter Kelly. Cherished grandmother of Kaila, Nikita, Benjamin, Cassandra and Luke. Precious daughter of Leslie and the late Helen Fairbairn of Simcoe. Loved daughter-in-law of the late George and Jenny Smithers of Courtland. She will be fondly remembered by her sister Heather (Martin) Volkar of Beaver, Penn. Not forgotten by her sister-in-law Jean (Stan) Mann as well as many nieces and nephews.

 "Dar" was a recipient of the Ontario Volunteer Award for her many years of devoted service to Junior Hockey, a passionate supporter of all charitable events in Port Dover with strong ties to Junior Hockey and ball. Friends will be received at the Thompson Waters Funeral Home, 102 First Avenue, Port Dover, 519-583-1530 on Friday, June 19, 2009, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Grace United Church (St. George and Chapman St.) Port Dover on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 1 p.m., with Reverend Frank Walker officiating, followed by Interment in Port Dover Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the Lung Association or the Colitis Foundation, would be appreciated by the family