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We are saddened to announce the passing of
Mitchell (Mitch) James Smith. He died
peacefully at the Drew Nursing Home in Sackville, NB, on Wednesday,
March 15. He was surrounded by family at his bedside.
Mitch worked as an Electrical and Stationary
Engineer for Facilities Management at Mount Allison University from
1957 – 1991. Prior to joining Mount Allison, he served with the
Canadian Forces Reserve, Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and
Mechanical Engineers, earning a commission as a Second Lieutenant in
Sept 1957.
As a young man Mitch enjoyed being outdoors with his
brothers fishing and hunting. As a father he passed along his love of
the outdoors to his children taking them fishing and camping and
introducing his sons to hunting.
Mitch enjoyed square and round dancing with his wife
Eileen and they travelled across Canada and parts of the USA taking
part in dance conventions with other dancers. In 1984 they danced for
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip during a stop at Mount Allison as
part of their Canadian tour.
At home he and Eileen spent their summers at
Hicks’ Beach where he enjoyed activities such as sailing ,
kayaking and fishing. He also kept a vegetable garden at his home and
at the cottage.
He was also a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian
Church in Sackville where he served as an Elder for over 30
years.
He is survived by his wife Eileen, and three
children: Linda (Jim) Somers, David (Kelly) Smith, and William
(Patricia) Smith. His grandchildren are Matthew (Heather) Somers,
Christopher Somers, Alexander Somers, Danielle (Nick) DeWolfe, Corey
(Darcie) Smith, Jordan Smith and Lyndsey (Evan) Sundstrom and great
grandchildren are Emmett and Theodore Smith and Lyla and Rory DeWolfe.
He is also survived by his two brothers and their wives, Harvey
(Heather) of Tucson, Arizona and Allan (Elaine) of Sackville, N.B. and
several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents
Albert and Helen Smith.
Funeral arrangements are with Jones
Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville, NB, where
visitation will be held on Friday March 17 from 6-8 PM. The funeral
service will be on Saturday, March 18, also at Jones Funeral Home,
beginning at 11:00 AM conducted by Reverend Jeffery Murray with
reception following the service. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Internment in the Four Corners Cemetery, Upper Sackville, NB, to be
made at a later date.
The family thanks the wonderful and caring staff of
the Drew Nursing Home for their excellent care of Mitch during his
short stay there.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to
the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca
or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
1937 2023
Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
death notice Mitchell James Smith 1937 2023
obituaries notice Mitchell James Smith 1937 2023
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