Irene L. Smith
1930-2021
It is with deep sadness we announce the
passing of our mother, Irene
Smith, 90, of Sackville, NB. Irene passed
away at the Drew Nursing Home on Wednesday, January 20,
2021. Born in Johnson Mills, NB, Irene was the
only daughter of the late Herman and Tressa Tower. She is
the last surviving member of her family.
Irene and her husband, Laurie, raised
their family in Wood Point. Irene was a member of the Wood
Point Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking ensuring the
family was well-fed at Sunday dinners after church. Lots of
good home cooking and plenty of desserts for Laurie’s sweet
tooth. She also liked to knit – her specialty
being baby sweaters/hats/booties. There was a special love
in her heart for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“City life” at the Drew cottages was quite
different. Her and Laurie spent a lot of time walking,
dining at Patterson’s Restaurant and taking drives to Parrsboro and
Masstown with son-in-law, James. Eventually a move inside
the Drew was necessary and during this time, with the help of the Drew
staff, she continued to take excellent care of Laurie until his
passing. Together they enjoyed the various activities but
especially liked the music performances and bingo. Irene
will be remembered as a kind and generous person by her family and all
who knew her.
Irene will be dearly missed by her son,
Ronald (Janet) Smith, Riverview, NB; grandchildren, Justin, Shawn, and
Craig (Jennifer); great grandson, Sawyer; great granddaughters Katie
and Peyton.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased
by her husband Laurie; daughter Donna; granddaughter Aimee; sister,
Vivian and brothers Leslie, Melbourne (Helen), Edgar and infant
siblings, Muriel, Norman, Floyd and Stella.
We would like to thank the staff at the
Drew Nursing Home for their excellent care our our mother.
It is greatly appreciated especially during these COVID times when
visiting was limited.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St.,
Sackville, NB (506-364-1300). Due to restrictions from
Covid-19, there will be no visitation or funeral services at this
time. A graveside service for Irene will be held at a later
date.
Those wishing to make a donation in
Irene’s memory may do so to the Wood Point Baptist Church, the Drew
Nursing Home or charity of donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the
family by visiting Irene’s online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca
or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Irene L Smith 19302021..
Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick