Lyman Smith
1940-2018
Bathurst – Lyman Smith, 78, formerly of
Morrison Ct., Bathurst, passed away on Wednesday August 8, 2018, at
the Chaleur Regional Hospital,
Bathurst.
Born in Sackville Point, NB, he was the
son of the late John and Dorothy (Coombs)
Smith.
A carpenter and draftsman by trade, Lyman
worked as a teacher for most of his life completing his career as Head
of the Industrial Arts Department at Bathurst High School, was a
member of the St. John, No. 27, F&AM of the Masonic Order and
member of the Bathurst Shriner’s. He will be
remembered as someone who enjoyed time in his workshop creating for
family and friends, photography and
nature.
He was pre-deceased by his wife, Joan D.
(Tower) Smith in 2017.
He is survived by two children:
Shari
Smith-Ellis (Peter) of Janeville and Scott Smith (Karen) of Calgary, AB and
one grandson, Jackson
Smith.
One sister, Bessie Chapman of Riverview,
NB.
Two sisters-in-law, Elaine Smith of Port
Elgin, NB and
Deb Boran (Tom) of Pugwash Point, NS.
Two brothers-in-law, Gary Tower (Liz) of
Amherst, NS and Jim Betts of Lower Sackville,
NS.
Several nieces and
nephews.
Besides his wife, he was pre-deceased by
two brothers, Wallace, Keith and sister Beatrice.
There will be no visitation at the
Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday,
August 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. from Spruce Grove Union Cemetery, Bridge St.
Bathurst. Family and friends are welcome to a Celebration of
Life reception between 3 and 5 p.m. which will be held at 2586 Queen
Elizabeth Dr., Bathurst. Arrangements are in the care of
Elhatton’s Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com). Donations in
memory of Lyman may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital or a
charity a charity of the donor’s choice.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Lyman Smith 19402018..
Décès pour la Ville: Bathurst, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
