Rev B. Galen’s Obituary
Smith (Ross), Rev. B. Galen – Age 71 of Upper Port La Tour, Shelburne County. With sad but grateful hearts, we share the news that Rev. B. Galen (Ross) Smith passed from this life into the everlasting embrace of God’s love on Thursday, October 3, 2019. As was her nature, Rev. Galen left on her own terms with family, friends, and clergy by her side. Born on January 22, 1948 in Moncton, N.B. Rev. Galen was the only child of the late Donald and Dorothy (Dutcher) Ross. Although she had no siblings she was blessed by having a group of first cousins all born within a year or two of her. This group, and other cousins that followed, played an important role throughout her life. Education was very important to Galen. Following graduation from Moncton High, she received a BA from UPEI in 1971 followed by a Certificate in Handcrafts from Holland College, Charlottetown and a Certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Henson College, Halifax. Later still she completed all of the course work for the Nova Scotia Real Property Appraisal and Assessment Program. These accomplishments along with the various endeavors into related employment seemed to calm the adrenaline rush for further training for a while. Then came September 2004, when encouraged by family and church community, Galen entered the Atlantic School of Theology. Thus began the quest which was the defining period of her life. After three years of study and one year of internship she graduated in 2008 with a Master of Divinity and subsequently was ordained as Minister in the United Church of Canada. While it is not known whether it was lack of job satisfaction or just the need to try new things Galen found her way through a number of career activities. This included cashier at Sobey’s in Charlottetown, clerk at UPEI Library, teller at CIBC Barrington Passage, teacher assistant, BMHS, self-employed weaver, and Property Assessor, N.S. Government. While all these positions had positive aspects, nothing compared to being settled as an ordained Minister in the Rexton, N.B. Pastoral Charge of the United Church of Canada. It was here that she blossomed into a caring, compassionate and devoted servant of God. She quickly came to love the church community and found it easy to bring her very best to every aspect of her Ministry. In addition to family, Galen’s interests were primarily in all things involving cloth, thread, yarn, needles of various sizes, and shuttles. Quilting, weaving and needlepoint were her favorite pastimes and there is a multitude of evidence throughout the country to confirm this. Galen is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard W. Smith, daughter Kimberley(Mike) Margison, Central Blissville, N.B., son Duncan(Coreen), Kensington, PEI and Matthew(Sarah) Calgary, AB. Also surviving are granddaughters Chelsea, Ashleigh, Stella, Isabel, Olivia and Sophia, as well as many New Brunswick cousins. The family would like to thank professionals from all of the health care institutions in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick who gave their full attention to our Galen during this very difficult time. Cremation has taken place. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and a Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Huskilson’s Memorial Chapel, Barrington, with Reverend Brenda McCurdy officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Rosalin Nickerson Care Fund, VON, or a charity of your choice. A reception will follow the service at H. M Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Barrington. Committal will take place at a later date at St. John’s United Church, West Branch, Kent County, NB. Online condolences may be sent to huskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at www.huskilson.net
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January 22 1948 – October 03 2019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Rev B Galen Smith..
H.M.Huskilson funeral homes and crematorium
Décès pour la Ville: Barrington, Province: Nova Scotia