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SMITH, Cyril Byron Lowe, Quietly, at his home in Beamsville, Wednesday, February 16, 2005, Cyril passed away in his 79th year. Born in Buffalo, New York on March 31, 1926, he lived there for the first few years of his life. When he was 5 years of ag e his family moved to a farm at Rosedene. He then moved back to Buffalo as a teenager to work with his father. Cyril married Betty and soon after went overseas. When he returned, he and Betty moved to Buffalo where he trained for his early years in t he electrical business. The couple then moved back to Niagara and built their first home in Beamsville in 1954 where they have lived ever since. Cyril began his own business in Vineland and he has successfully operated Cyril Smith Electric there for over 47 years. Cyril will be greatly missed by his wife of nearly 60 years, Betty, his sons Michael and wife Sandra and Robert and by grandchildren Nathan and Courtney. Predeceased by a daughter Karen in 1990. Cyril was a faithful and very committed member at St. Alban's Church in Beamsville and was awarded the Order of Niagara. He was also an active Mason. The family will receive friends at the VINELAND CHAPEL of the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOMES, 3277 King St., on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Ivy Lodge will conduct a Masonic service Friday at 6:45 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Alban's Anglican Church, in Beamsville on Saturday, February 19th at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Jordan. A Recepti on will follow at the Tallman Fireside Room in Vineland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital or charity of your choice. 2/17/2005- ID5702001 - St. Catharines Standard