Merle Gilbert Smith
Merle Gilbert Smith, of Keddys Corner, passed
away suddenly on Monday, August 29, 2022, at
home. Born in Hantsport, he was the oldest son of the late
Frank and Della (Cox) Smith. Merle was very adamant not to reveal his
age or year he was born. When asked his age, his response would have
been «Old enough to know better, but too young to
resist». He was an avid traveler, and it was nothing for him
to decide last minute to drive across the province or country where
you can bet he stopped at several yard sales along the way. His
grandson Kyle remembers his Grandpa by saying «No matter what
he went through or was faced with, he was always able to see the
positive in everything and was always the one person I knew who would
also find a way or a reason to keep smiling, staying positive and
seeing the beauty in life.» Merle had a special bond with his
granddaughter, Sarah, and his great-grandchildren, and they always
looked forward to their time together. He was lucky to have had
several lifelong friends and was very soft-spoken but when he spoke
you listened. Merle was an active member of Sheet Metal Workers Local
409 which had him at many job sites across the province over the
years.
He is
survived by his son, Dale (Anne Beck), Edmonton, AB; daughters, Sharon
Barkhouse, Bedford, NS and Tina Smith (Robert Pimlott), Grande
Prairie, AB; grandchildren, Sarah-Lynn (Adam) Janes, Waterville,
Mitchell Arnburg (Sarah Bulgin), Vancouver, BC, Kyle (Kirsty)
Barkhouse, East Hants, Ryan Smith, Hinton, AB, Randy Smith, Hinton,
AB, Joel Barkhouse, Bedford; great-grandchildren, Noah, Abigail and
Rosalie Janes, and Kinley Barkhouse; sisters, Jean (Dan) Fowler and
Wanda Smith; brothers, Frank (Bea), Wayne (Lynda) and Orrin (Patti);
nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by
his first wife Gladys (2005); second wife Freda (2019); brother Carl;
and sister Karen.
There will
be no visitation, at the family’s request. The funeral
service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022 in the
White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. Reverend Chris Johnston
officiating. Burial will take place in the Lakeview Cemetery,
Lakeville. For those unable to attend, a video webcast of the service
will be available at this time. Donations in memory may be made to the
Diabetic Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
For online condolences, inquiries and to view the service, please
visit: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Merle Gilbert Smith 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia