Jean I. Smith
1924-2021
It is with immense sadness we announce
the passing of Jean Isabel Smith, age 96,
of Amherst. Jean passed away at White Birches Retirement
Residence on Sunday, February 14, 2021 with family by her
side.
Born in Pugwash, NS, she was a daughter
of the late Harold and Blanche (Laird) Atkinson.
One of a farm family of ten children,
she moved to Amherst during the war years where she worked on aircraft
assembly at Canada Car for the war effort. An excellent
athlete, Jean was inducted into the Amherst Sports Hall of Fame for
both hockey and fast pitch. Jean was also a proud member of Unit 3 UCW
at Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church.
Jean, husband Foreman, and family spent
many years trailering with their friends. Foreman loved to
travel and Jean loved returning home. Jean talked Foreman
into purchasing land in Amherst Shore where they eventually built a
cottage. She also convinced their close friends Ken and
Lorayne Thompson into buying and building next to them where many long
lasting memories were created, including Jean’s requirement for her
steaks to be cooked « very, very, very well
done ».
After Foreman’s passing, Nanny
Jean (as she was known to all who knew her) dedicated her life to her
children and grandchildren. Her cookies, which had always been in
demand with both Don and Rhonda’s friends, found a new fan base with
all of her grandchildren and became an especially prized feature at
their fund raisers. She spent countless hours at extracurricular
events, sleepovers, puzzle making, playing hockey in the driveway or
making mud pies. She could be found crawling around on the floor with
her great grandchildren who she found such joy
in.
‘Jeannie Girl’ had a
sense of humor like no other, her witty and sarcastic personality
brought joy to all who knew her. Even in her last days she was telling
jokes and making people smile. Jean never wanted to miss a
social gathering and could be found many evenings out and about Boomer
Loop or Aggermore Point.
Nanny Jean’s last couple of
years were spent at White Birches Retirement Residence where she was
loved by all, it truly felt like home to her. We can’t thank
the staff enough for the great love and care they gave her, with
special thanks to Gwennie.
She will be dearly missed by her
children Donald (Cheryl), West Amherst, NS; Rhonda (Michael)
Estabrooks, Cole Harbour, NS; grandchildren Brent (Lindsay) Smith,
Marlon (Stephen) Chase, Meredith Smith (Cory Pipes), Sarah (Simon)
Larose, Ryan Estabrooks (Taylor Hull); great grandchildren Georgia
Smith, Brooks and Wells Chase, and Theodore Larose; honorary great
grandchild Carter Lusby; brothers Chesley (Ches) and Willis (Bill)
Atkinson of Pugwash, NS.
She was predeceased by her husband
Foreman, infant daughter Jacqueline; siblings Margaret Smith, Norman
Atkinson, Eileen Allanach, Allouise Smith, Jessie Gormley, Goldie
Killam and Shirley Atkinson.
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of Jones Family Funeral
Centre, 70 Church Street, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777),
where cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be
held in the Shinimicas Bridge United Church Cemetery at a
later date.
Donations in memory of Jean may be made
to the Shinimicas Cemetery Society , or the charity of your
choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Jean’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook
Page.
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19242021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jean I Smith 19242021..
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Décès pour la Ville: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia