19572017
Eric Smith
1957-2017
It is with heavy hearts and an appreciation for a
life well lived that the family of Eric Wayne Smith of Bathurst
announces his death on Friday, December 1, 2017, which occurred at
home in Pictou, NS at the age of 60, following a brief
illness.
Born in Harvey Station, NB, Eric was the son of the
late Ralph and Kathleen (Scott) Smith of McAdam, NB.
Eric held a Bachelor of Arts, Honours and Bachelor
of Education from Mount Allison University and a Master of Education
in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Brunswick. He
also held a NB Principal’s Certificate and advanced training
in English as Another Language instruction, Threat Assessment,
Guidance, and Autism and Non-Violent Intervention
Training.
From the time he was a young boy, the only thing
Eric ever wanted to be was a teacher. Over his 35-year
career in education, Eric taught in New Brunswick public schools in
McAdam, Belledune, Bathurst, and Dalhousie and worked as a Learning
Specialist in Student Services in Anglophone School District North.
Eric completed his career working in international education as a
Superintendent of Off-Shore Schools and a Consultant for Off-Shore
Project Development with Atlantic Education International, supporting
schools in China, Bangladesh, Turkey and Brazil.
Eric performed in concerts and theatrical
productions for over three decades and pursued advanced studies in
voice at the Banff School of Fine Arts and the Boston Conservatory of
Music. He actively contributed to the arts community in Bathurst by
planning, producing and performing in thirteen annual Christmas
Concerts, from which all proceeds went to charities such as the
Canadian Cancer Society, the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick,
Diabetes Canada and First United Church, of which he was a member. As
well, with North Shore Players, he directed and produced several
Broadway musicals, which included cast members from 5 to 75 years of
age. Eric was also a lifelong member of the Phi Mu Alpha
Sinfonia
fraternity.
Eric was compassionate and generous in his
relationships and was dedicated and meticulous in his work and
artistic endeavours. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 34 years,
Heather (MacLaggan) Smith, and his three children, Joshua Smith (Tiara
Folkes) of Ottawa, Erika Smith (Jordan Wilson) of New Glasgow, NS and
Torey Smith of Fredericton.
Eric is also survived by his siblings, Harold Smith
(Shirley) of Peel, NB, Tammy Smith (Frank Lofstrom) of Upper
Kingsclear, NB, Kelly Smith Lunn (Troy Lunn) and Andrea Smith of
McAdam, as well as many close nieces and nephews and a large extended
family in Canada and the New England states.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from
2-4pm and 7-9pm at Elhatton’s Funeral Home
(www.elhatton.com). Funeral service will be held at First United
Church on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 4pm followed by committal.
Internment will be at the West Bathurst Cemetery. Information about a
recording of Eric’s funeral will be found on the First
United Church website.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Eric’s
memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Alzheimer
Society of New Brunswick, First United Church or a charity of the
donor’s choice.
The family also wishes to express gratitude to the
palliative doctors and staff at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, NS and
the many VON nurses and family members whose care and attention
allowed Eric to stay in their summer home with a view of the
Northumberland Strait.

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eric Smith 19572017.source

Death notice for the town of: Bathurst, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

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