Melvin Gordon Smith
1935-2018
It is with sadness the family of Melvin Gordon Smith, husband
of 63 years to Shirley (Hicks) Smith, announce his passing on April 2,
2018 at Bobby’s Hospice. Born in Saint John on September 18,
1935, he was the only son of the late James C. and Nellie (Gordon)
Smith.
Melvin loved anything mechanical, from 18- wheelers, to fire
trucks, to airplanes and snowmobiles. As a young man, he served in the
Royal Canadian Air Force and then with International Harvester before
his 29 year career with the City of Saint John. An early retiree,
Melvin liked to play a round of golf and travel, frequently visiting
Florida. He and Shirley, in later years, enjoyed exploring the area on
drives around and about and, he, of course, tinkering in the
garage.
In addition to his wife Shirley, he is survived by his
daughter, Sharon Smith (Kevin) of Saint John; siblings: Joan Cooke of
Milton, Ontario and Marjorie Ward (Paul) of the Kingston Peninsula,
and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424). In keeping with
Melvin’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral
service. For those who wish, remembrances in memory of Melvin may be
made to Bobby’s Hospice, SPCA Animal Rescue League-Saint
John, Alzheimer Society of Canada, the Brain Tumor Foundation of
Canada, or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may
be placed at www.BrenansFH.com
www.BrenansFH.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Melvin Gordon Smith 19352018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
