Elizabeth ‘Betty’’s Obituary
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Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Philomene Smith – age 92, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020 at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital with her family by her side.
She was a lighthouse keeper’s daughter, and a fisherwoman who fished for a number of years with Donald, her husband. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Donald. She leaves behind children Donna Swim (Sheldon), Ellie Smith, Leona Pothier (Thomas), Liz Smith-Doucette (Harry), George Smith (Leona); 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is sister Leona Cottreau and brother George Cottreau.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 8, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at H.M. Huskilson’s Memorial Chapel, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth, followed immediately by a funeral service, Pastor Craig Minard officiating. Interment will take place in the Plymouth Cemetery. It has been requested that there be family flowers only. Donations in Betty’s memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation, VON, or charity of choice. We wish that we could share this service with all of her friends but due to Covid 19 we would ask that you respect provincial guidelines.
A special thank you to the doctor, nurses and staff at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital as well as the paramedics and 911 emergency services.
You may sign the on-line guestbook or leave messages of condolences for the family by visiting www.huskilson.net. We would like to thank our family and friends for their love, support and compassion throughout these last few days. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Donna, Ellie, Leona, Liz and George.
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July 25 1927 July 04 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Philomene Smith July 25 1927 July 04 2020..
H.M.Huskilson funeral homes and crematorium
Décès pour la Ville: Yarmouth, Province: Nova Scotia