Brad Smith
1939-2018
Brad Smith
Waterside/New Glasgow
The
family of John Bradford « Brad » Smith of Waterside is greatly
saddened to announce his passing. Brad died in his
80th year on Jan 18, 2018 with his family by
his side.
Brad was
a lifelong resident of Pictou County. Born in New Glasgow on
Jan 9, 1939 he was the only son of the late John « Jack » and
the late Marjorie (McNeil) Smith. He is survived by his wife
Betty (Campbell) and three of his four children having been
predeceased in 1998 by daughter Pamela « Pam » (James)
Flanagan, Houston, Texas. Surviving are his
daughters Leslie (Michael) Perrin, Cole Harbour; Terri Smith (Bill
MacEachern) Pictou and son Craig Smith. Brad
« Gramps » was blessed with five wonderful grandchildren who
he dearly loved. Indya and Jay Flanagan, Austin,
Texas; Karley and Riley Perrin, Cole Harbour; Pamela Graci Young,
Pictou. Also survived by his sister Lorrie (Lugs) Rae,
Halifax and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased in infancy
by sister Kimberly Ann and mother and father in-law Murdoch and Evelyn
(Robley) Campbell.
Brad was
a hard worker all his life. As a young man he worked briefly
with the family owned business Scotian Fiberglass Ltd following which
he was employed for a number of years by Allied Chemical Canada Ltd,
as commercial salesman in the Atlantic Region. In the
decades prior to his retirement he operated, owned and co-owned
various businesses within Pictou County which at one time included
Century Saw & Marine and Radco Enterprises from where he
retired in 2009.
Brad
particularly cherished all the great times he had with his friends at
« the camp ». He was an avid recreational fisherman and in
earlier times a hunter. He enjoyed the woods and waters and
had great respect for the natural world. He noted with
dismay the changes in NS Crown Forest lands over past
decades.
Brad had
a life long interest in harness racing and owned a number of horses
over the years. He was a past member of the United States
Trotting Association and Standardbred Canada. He was one of
a small group of like minded people who worked to restore and improve
the historic Union Track (c1889) in New Glasgow now renamed the Scott
Weeks Sports Complex. In 2013 Brad and his free-for-all
pacer Heels Lad « Snoopy » were both inducted into the Pictou
County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame along with trainer Ron
Mason.
Brad was
a lover of all animals with a special one being his flop eared
Doberman named « Mr. Bond ». He enjoyed country music and
televised sports. He was a loyal lifelong fan of the Toronto
Maple Leafs and during games would direct frequent urgent coaching
suggestions at the TV.
At the
family farm Brad tended his horses, worked on his property and
developed a small vegetable garden which he was happy to share with
whoever happened
by.
The
family would like to acknowledge with appreciation the various health
care professionals at the VG Hospital and Aberdeen Hospital who guided
and assisted Brad during his illness.
In
honoring Brad’s wishes cremation has taken place and there
will be no funeral service. A visitation will be held on
Sunday Jan 28, 1-3pm at the H.W. Angus Funeral Home in New
Glasgow. Ashes will rest at the Haliburton
Cemetery.
In lieu
of flowers, memorial donations gratefully directed to the Pictou
County Branch of the SPCA – PO Box 786, New Glasgow, NS,
B2H5G2 (pictou@spcans.ca). On line memories and condolences
may be forwarded to the family
@www.angusfuneralhomes.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Brad Smith 19392018.source
Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia
