Carmel Theresa Smyth
1936-2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Carmel Smyth,
announces her passing on June 18th, 2021, at Fredericton Hospice
House, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Port
Morien, Cape Breton, NS, on August 30th, 1936, she was the daughter of
the late Francis Bray and Agnes (Kanary) Bray.
Carmel graduated from Nursing at St. Martha’s
School of Nursing and worked as a nurse in Montreal, Fredericton, and
in Halifax. She was a shrewd businesswoman and managed the
family and company finances for Carl at CRS Architects Inc.
Carmel enjoyed quilting and made over 30 quilts; including one for
each of her children and grandchildren. She loved music and
sang in St. Dunstan’s choir, and even whistled while she
worked.
Carmel is survived by her husband, Carl Smyth; her children,
Kevin Smyth (Heidi) of Kemptville, ON, Brian Smyth (Mary) of PEI,
Carol Green (Ralston) of Fredericton, Shawn Smyth (Celestine) of
Whitby, ON, Paul Smyth (Tracey) of Fredericton, Darlene Smyth (Warren
Liu), of Singapore; 19 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; as well
as brothers Pat Bray (Mary) of Halifax, NS, and Frank Bray (Sheila) of
Sydney, NS.
In addition to her parents, Carmel was predeceased by her
daughter Maureen; brothers Gerald, Arthur, Thomas, George and Bill
Bray; and her sister Mary McGinnis.
A public visitation will take place at McAdam’s
Funeral Home, 160 York Street, on Friday, July 9th, from 7-9
PM. A Memorial Mass celebrating the life of Carmel Smyth will
be held at St. Dunstan’s Catholic Church, Fredericton, on
Saturday, July 10th at 11:00 AM. Due
to the current social distancing restrictions please contact
McAdam’s Funeral Home at (506)458-9170 to register if you
wish to attend the
Mass.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice
House, Fredericton.
www.mcadamsfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Carmel Theresa Smyth 19362021..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick