David Albert « Ross » Smith
1937-2018
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of
David Albert « Ross » Smith, C2RC/RM/CT,CD, formerly of
Centreville, New Minas, Dartmouth and most recently Shannex Blomidon
Court Nursing Home in Greenwich, on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the
age of 81. Born in St. Catharine’s, Ontario, he was the son
of the late Lloyd and Helen (Gilmore) Smith. Ross moved to the
Annapolis Valley in the early 1980s after retiring from the Royal
Canadian Navy where he served for 25 years. He sailed on
many ships and wanted to see the world, serving on the Cornwallis,
Lanark Crescent, Saguynay, Cape Scott, Columbus, Chaudiere,
Saskatchewan, Skeena and lastly HMCS Iroquios. He was
stationed at Stadacona, Albro Lake and Mill Cove. Post retirement,
employment saw him at Eyretechnics Dartmouth, Autoport, Valley
Communications, Kentville, Sears, New Minas and at Acadia University.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Delores (McGrath); his
second wife, Verna (Aalders); sister, Joyce; brother, Allan and
step-grandson, Bobby Thompson. Ross is survived by sons, Dave
(Annette), Middleton; Daryll (Lori), Kitchener, Ontario;
step-daughters, Sherry (Blaine) Fisher, Lakelands; Janet Poehl (Tom
Morton), Halls Harbour; step-son, Dana Poehl, Steam Mill;
grandchildren, Rachael and Marcus, both of Kitchener, Ontario;
Matthew, Ottawa, Ontario; Derek, Middleton; step-grandchildren, Colin
(Terri) Mosher, Shanghai, China; Crysta Mosher (Chad Cummings),
Aurora, Ontario; David Thompson, California and sister, Dorothy
(Philip) Krafve, St. Catharines, Ontario. Ross enjoyed sports and was
a jack of all trades and a master of none. He was always smiling and
enjoyed serving with his peers in the Navy. He had many friends and
was kind to everyone. He will be sadly missed by all. Cremation has
taken place. There will be no visitation, by request. A
memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory may
be made to the Kings County SPCA or Blomidon Court Nursing Home
(Shannex), Greenwich. A sincere thank you to all the staff of Shannex
Blomidon Court who took such amazing care of both Verna and Ross
during their time of need. Arrangements have been entrusted to the
White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Kentville.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de David Albert Ross Smith 19372018..
Source:white family funeral home
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia
