Published in The Lake Report, June 18, 2026, page 25.
Miriam Dolores Mott (née Smith)
Dec. 10, 1937 – June 11, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Miriam Mott, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Greater Niagara General Hospital after struggling with dementia. She was 88.
Born in St. Catharines, Miriam was predeceased by her husband, Philip (1991), her parents, Robert and Vera Smith (née Ettles), and her brother, Gary (Penny) Smith. She will be greatly missed and remembered by her daughter Jennifer (partner Paul), and grandchildren Jacob and Isaac, as well as her sister-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews, and extended family.
Miriam had a distinguished career teaching primary grades within the District School Board of Niagara. She was often recognized and stopped by former students fondly sharing classroom memories long after her retirement. A homebody at heart, Miriam pursued her love of gardening and wildlife watching nestled on her acreage in Niagara-on-the-Lake. She actively studied Scripture surrounded by her furry companions and gave every possible moment to teaching and supporting her much-loved grandchildren.
Visitation will take place on Friday, June 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Hulse & English Funeral Home & Chapel, 75 Church St., St. Catharines, followed by the funeral service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment following the reception at McNab Cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Research Fund through the University of Western Ontario (canadianlbdinfo.ca) or Youth for Christ (yfcstcatharines.com).
Online tributes may be made at hulseandenglish.com.
