Earl Smith
1923-2021
Earl Nelson Smith of Kincardine, NB passed away peacefully in his
sleep at Victoria Glen Manor on November 22, 2021 at the age of
98.
He was born in Kincardine on September 22, 1923 to Alfred and Hannah
(Johnston) Smith. He was the last surviving member of his immediate
family.
Earl is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mavis (Barclay), his
children Sharon (Brian) Hawkins, Halifax, NS; Marilyn (Robert)
Foreman, Ward Settlement, NB; Wayne (Danita), Okotoks, AB; Heather
(Steve) Russell, Beaver Bank, NS; and Carolyn Smith, Kincardine, NB; 8
grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 3 step
great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by his parents, his brothers, Walter and Philip Smith, and sister,
Louise McLenaghen.
He grew up living and working on the family farm. Before building and
operating his own sawmill, he worked at various lumber and trucking
jobs. After closing his mill in the 1960’s, he worked for H.J.
Crabbe & Sons until the mid 1980’s. He then worked at
Tobique Log Homes until he retired.
He enjoyed travelling and camping with his family, working in the
woods, wood working, gardening, playing cards, golfing, dancing,
listening to music, reading, and spending time with his family and
friends. He was a member of Keenagers, Scotch Colony Brotherhood and
helped out with the Melville United Church , The Burns Hall and Camp
Woolastook.
Resting at Brunswick Funeral Home with visitation on Thursday from 1-2
pm. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at 2
pm from the funeral home. Rev. Shirley DeMerchant officiating.
Interment will follow in the Melville United Church Cemetery in
Kincardine, NB.
People aged 12 and up will be required to show their record of
immunization or medical exemption certificate and a government issued
identification to be able to attend visitation. Masks are also
mandatory.
For those who wish, memorial donations to the Melville United Church
Cemetery or the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by
the family.
The family would like to thank Dr. Allison Kennedy, Extra-Mural, the
staff at Victoria Glen Manor, and a special thanks to the staff of
Kindred Home Care for the excellent care allowing Dad to stay in his
home until last month. Also a special thanks to Wendell (nephew) and
Scott (friend) for all their help and visits over the last few
years.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home,
Perth-Andover, NB.
19232021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Earl Smith 19232021..
Décès pour la Ville: Perth-Andover, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick