Donald Borden Smith
March 09, 1935 – April 15, 2019
Age 84 of Lower Sackville passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019, in the QEII Halifax Infirmary surrounded by family. He was the son of Orville and Mona Smith of Arnprior, Ontario. He joined the navy when he was 17 and retired 25 years later at 42. He served on many warships including the HMCS Bonaventure. He loved telling stories of his time in the navy with humour and fondness. His second career was storeman at Canada Post until he fully retired from there. For decades, Don was an avid stamp collector and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and his beloved wife, Mary, volunteered at the Beacon House food bank in Lower Sackville for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he made many good friends. He will be deeply missed by his daughter Lin (Tim Segulin); daughter-in-law Diane Smith; cherished grandfather of Ally, Marissa, Danielle, Evan, Sarah, great-granddaughter Brinley. Dear brother of sisters Betty, Nancy (Chris Mandin), Penny (Bill Curnock), Wendy; sister-in-law Carleen; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, son Kevin; brothers Robert, Terry; brothers-in-law Gordon Amos, Donald Tessier. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 24 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, 85 Sackville Cross Road. A funeral mass will be on Thursday, April 25 at 2 pm at St Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Fall River. A reception will follow in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Beacon House Food Bank in Lower Sackville, or a charity of choice in his memory would be appreciated.
SERVICES
Memorial Service
Thursday, April 25, 2019
2:00 PM
St. Ros of Lima
Fall River, Nova Scotia
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Borden Smith March 09 1935 April 15 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Halifax, Province: Nova Scotia