Teri Smith, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, niece, friend, teacher and lifelong resident of Grand Falls-Windsor passed on March 27, 2026.

Teri was born in Grand Falls-Windsor on November 4, 1977, the daughter of Ronald and Patricia (Patterson) Smith and sister of Ronnie Smith. She obtained her undergraduate degree from St. Mary's University and her Bachelor of Education from Université Sainte-Anne, Nova Scotia.

Teri spent her career as a french immersion teacher and touched the hearts and lives of every child she taught. For Teri, connection to her students was paramount. She understood that a genuine, heartfelt connection with every child was the key to creating a positive learning environment for them.

Teri's infectious humour and personality brightened every room she entered. She was the cause of much laughter, never shy to take centre stage at any party. Teri always led the fun and everyone happily followed. Teri was loving, empathetic and cared about family, friends and strangers alike. She was a gift to this world and will be deeply missed.

Teri is survived by her partner, Yvan Normandeau; her son, Nick Pitcher; her stepdaughters, Soleil and Ciel Normandeau; her parents, Ron and Pat Smith; her brother, Ronnie Smith; and a legion of extended family and dear friends she made along the way.

A visitation will held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home located at 10 Bayley Street, Grand Falls-Windsor on Sunday, April 5, 2026 between the hours of 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

The Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception located, 8A Church Road, Grand Falls-Windsor. NL.

The service will be Live Streamed from the Cathedral Of Immaculate Conception Facebook page.  To view CLICK HERE

The interment will follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Union Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 10 Bayley Street, Grand Falls-Windsor.