It
is
with
deep
sadness
that
Renison
University
College
announces
the
passing
of
long-time
faculty
member
and
former
Associate
Dean,
Dr.
Michael
Smyth.
Michael
joined
Renison
in
1975
as
a
professor
of
Psychology
in
the
College’s
young
Social
Development
Studies
program.
He
quickly
became
a
very
popular
lecturer,
loved
by
students
and
colleagues
alike.
Michael
was
appointed
Associate
Dean
in
1993,
a
position
he
would
hold
until
his
retirement
in
2009.
Michael
was
intensely
proud
of
Renison
and
the
Social
Development
Studies
program.
He
was
an
excellent
advocate
for
students,
helping
countless
undergrads
navigate
the
rules
and
regulations
of
higher
education.
Michael
served
on
a
variety
of
committees
and
working
groups,
including
the
Undergraduate
Affairs
Committee,
forging
a
strong
and
lasting
relationship
with
his
colleagues
at
the
University
of
Waterloo.
Visitation
and
funeral
services
will
take
place
at
Erb
&
Good
Funeral
Home,
171
King
Street
South,
Waterloo,
ON.
Visitations:
Saturday,
Jan
14,
3:00
to
5:00
p.m.;
Sunday,
Jan
15,
12:30.
to
1:30
p.m.
Funeral
Service:
Sunday,
Jan
15,
1:30
to
2:30
p.m.
Livestream:
The
service
can
be
watched
online
by
joining
the
livestream.
The
livestream
will
be
recorded
and
made
available
on
the
Erb
&
Good
website
for
60
days.
Reception:
Immediately
following
Service
in
Fireside
Room
Committal
Service:
In
Spring
For
more
information,
and
to
read
Dr.
Smyth's
full
obituary,
please
visit
the
Erb
&
Good
website.
