A Life Remembered
The Memorial service takes place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in St.Kitts. He lived his faith openly, as a light to all who knew him. He gave his life to God, to family, and to all who needed him. Now we gather to give thanks for a life beautifully and faithfully lived.
Solemn Evensong with Tributes
An evening of prayer and remembrance on the eve of the Celebration of Life.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
6:00 PM, Atlantic Standard Time
St.Andrew's Church
Fort Road, Antigua
Funeral Service Information
The service will be a celebration of thanksgiving for Dean Smithen's extraordinary life and ministry. All who knew him, family, friends, colleagues, and those whose lives he touched, are warmly welcome to attend.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
10:00 AM
Atlantic Standard Time
St. John's Cathedral
Newgate Street,
St. John's, Antigua
(Parking available at Lion's Den & the Deanery Grounds, from the gate on Dickenson Bay Street)
All Saints Anglican Church
All Saints, Antigua
Following the service at the Cathedral
Memorial - Requiem Mass
A Mass of requiem in St. Kitts, where Dean Smithen served from 1978 - 2003
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
2:00 PM, Atlantic Standard Time
Pro Cathedral of St.George
Basseterre, St.Kitts
Joining Us Online
For those unable to travel to St.Kitts, the service will be livestreamed.
Details will be posted here shortly before April 15th — please check back closer to the date.
Joining Us From Afar?
The service begins at 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time. Here is a guide for those joining from different parts of the world.
Travel & Accommodations
To everyone making the journey to join us, thank you! Your presence is a gift to the family. Whether you know Antigua well or are arriving for the first time, we have gathered everything you need to help you find your way.
