It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David Thomas Smith, age 57 of East Amherst, on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his home.
David was born in Amherst and was the son of Douglas Benjamin Smith and the late Margaret Ellen (Landry) Smith.
David was employed with Costins Paving for several years.
He especially enjoyed hunting at his camp in Lynn Mountain, fishing in Five Islands, and coaching and playing baseball.
He was an avid Maple Leaf’s fan and was proud of his large memorabilia collection and had a great love for his dogs.
David was always ready to lend a hand to anyone and especially cherished his time spent with his family and friends.
Besides his dad, Doug, David will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Carla Stewart; children, Benjamin (Jenn), Pugwash, and Melissa (Steven) Estabrooks, Leigh-Anne (Darren) Stewart and Samantha Stewart all of Amherst; five grandchildren, Danielle, Avery, Keira, Kadance, and Bridgit; two, brothers, Stephen and Todd both of Amherst; four sisters, Deborah (Chuck) Goodwin, Amherst, Wendy (Chris Downey) Smith, Calgary, AB, Sharon (John) Boucher, Stellarton, NS and Tracy (Jeremy) Smith, Cape Tormentine, NB; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Byron Corkum officiating from Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (902) 667-9906, with a reception to follow at David’s home in East Amherst.
In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions in David’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences and sharing of memories may be forwarded via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting our Facebook page.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de David Smith
January 28, 1959 – October 23, 2016.source

avis deces David Smith
January 28, 1959 – October 23, 2016- avis mortuaire David Smith
January 28, 1959 – October 23, 2016