The last one

courtesy of Jody Marie MacKeil

Chronicle Herald, 3 Sep 1974
Truro - Ivan Herrick Smith, 49, of 92 Harmony Road, Truro, died at his home Monday.  Born in Brule, a son of Lester and the late Cora (Langille) Smith, he had been a resident of Salmon river for 20 years.  He is survived by his wife, the former Ruth Taylor; four daughters, heather, Toronto; Debbie, Beth, Doreen, all at home; a son, Kenneth, at home; a sister Elsie (Mrs Ronald Fraser), Moncton, NB.  The body is at the Mattatall Funeral Home.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Smith (Taylor) Ruth Eleanor, 82 of Salmon River passed suddenly at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre on December 7, 2013. Born in Truro, Ruth was the daughter of the late Percy and Edith (Cruickshank) Taylor. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Heather MacKenzie (Les), Debbie (Creelman), Beth Estabrooks (Peter), Doreen; son, Ken (Denise Lynds); grandchildren, Melodie, Joanna, Amanda, Craig, Nichole, Mitchell; great grandchild, Ashley; brother, Joe Taylor (Irene), sisters and best friends, Gwen Johnston and Olga Cummings. Ruth is predeceased by her husband, Ivan; partner of many years, Joe Smith; brothers, Ira and Lee; and sister, Shirley (Doucette). Ruth’s family was her pride and joy. Her green thumb was the envy of many, flowers always in bloom. She was always enthralled by the birds a plenty that flocked to her bird feeder, with the cardinal capturing her and the family cat, Benny’s, special attention. Ruth became the unofficial ambassador of the Good Time Seniors Club Tuesday night dances. Her infectious smile and quick wit greeted friends and dance partners for 20 years. Ruth was a beautiful woman both inside and out, with a family who will miss her deeply. Until they see her again, she will be their ‘garden’ angel looking over them. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at the Salmon River Fire Hall on Thursday, December 12th from 1-4 pm. In Ruth’s memory, donations may be made a charity of choice.

Of course there's another Smith!

Nope - this isn't the end of them....

William, another child of Austin Smith & Lucy Porter, married Florence R Greeno.

courtesy of Arlene Smith-Lowe

courtesy of Arlene Smith-Lowe

courtesy of Jody Marie MacKeil - Find A Grave

Chronicle Herald, 15 Apr 1969
Rockley, April 21 - William Burton Smith passed away suddenly at his home in Rockley on Sunday, April 13.  Mr Smith was born at Rockley in 1918, a son of the late Austin and Lucy (Porter) Smith.  He is survived by his wife, the former Florence Geeno; two sisters, (Audrey) Mrs Cecil Smith, Harmony; (Minnie) Mrs Harold MacKay, Rockley; three brothers Cecil, Rockley; Logan, Edmonton; and Mark, Amherst.  A veteran of the second World War, he served four years overseas with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders.  He was a past president of the Pugwash Branch, Royal Canadian Legion.  He served on the executive for several years and was an active member in all activities, also the NNS Memory Club.  He was a member of Calvary United Church, Port Howe, where he served as an elder and served as treasurer for the past four years.  Bill, as he was known by a wide circle of friends, was active in community life, always ready and willing to lend a helping hand.  The funeral was held from Mundle's Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 15, with Rev Aubrey Moore officiating, assisted by Legion Chaplain Rev Ellis MacAllister.  All funeral arrangements and graveside service were in the charge of Legion President, Mervill Patterson, and Legion members.  With Mrs Gillis at the piano, a mixed choir sang, "Oh God Our Help in Ages Past", "How Great Thou Art" and as the remains were being carried form the home, "God Will Take Care of You".  Rev Mr Moore read "Crossing the Bar" while Mrs Gillis played the music.  Pallbearers were legion members, George chestnut, George Smith, Fred Brownell, Layton Allen, Emmerson Chase and Roland McKenzie.  Honorary pallbearers wee Hance Olsen, Walter Cameron, Raymond Morrse, NN, Lester Fraser; flag bearers, Ralson Pollard, Lloyd Isenor and Elmer MacArthur, also legion members.  Legion members acted as flower bearers with the exception of the pillow which was carried by Douglas Mills.  Interment took place in Rockley Cemetery with Legion members and Auxiliary, the largest group yet seen in this area, accompanying the body.  The Last Post was sounded by Horace Buck, Springhill.

One More Smith

courtesy of Arlene Smith-Lowe

Audrey Smith was sister to Cecil from the last post and daughter of Austin Smith & Lucy Porter.   

She married……..wait for it……..Cecil Roy Smith

What’s a researcher to do!?!   

Work it out of course! Based on Arlene Smith-Lowe’s tree, Cecil was the son of Clarence Hiram Smith & Leona Adrena Pyke and she worked it out that Cecil’s line stems from a fella out of the United Kingdom – either England or Scotland. 

The pictures Arlene has attached to her tree had me flashing from Anne of Green Gables (Audrey on the left) to the end of the flappers (Cecil & Audrey on the right) - yeah I'm strange, but I'm ok with it - I love these old pictures!

courtesy of Arlene Smith-Lowe

courtesy of Arlene Smith-Lowe

 

 

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Chronicle Herald, 22 Jul 1993
SMITH, Audrey May - 78, Harmony, Colchester County, died July 21, 1993, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Wentworth, Cumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Austin and Lucy (Porter) Smith. She was a member of Harmony-Camden United Church, Harmony and UCW.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by a daughter, Leona, Valley, Colchester County; two sons, Bill, Bible Hill; Merle, Harmony; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Roy; a sister, Minnie; three brothers, Logan, Cecil, Bill; half-brother, Mark. Funeral will be 4 p.m. today in Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro, Rev. Morley Bentley officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harmony-Camden United Church, Harmony; Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.

Chronicle Herald, 16 Nov 1987

Cecil Roy Smith, 80, Harmony, died Nov 15 at home.  Born in Harmony, he was a son of the late Clarence and Leona (Pyke) Smith.  He was a member of the Harmony-Camden United Church, and was a retired farmer and lumberman.  He is survived by his wife, the former Audrey Smith; a daughter, Leona (Mrs Ivan McKillop); two sons, Merle, Harmony; William, Bible Hill; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by two brothers, Lewis, Rodney; a sister, Jessie.  The body is in Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro, where funeral will be 2 pm Tuesday, Mrs Joyce O'Brien officiating.  Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harmony-Camden United Church or any charity.

Another Smith

Cecil was the half-brother of Logan – see his mother was married to his father’s brother – say what now?

courtesy of Arlene Smith-Lowe

Lucy, Cecil’s mother, was first married to Burton Wiley Smith (left), the father of Logan from the previous post.   

Unfortunately, Burton died in 1906 – a little over a year from when they married and was buried at the New Annan Bell Gift Cemetery

courtesy of Arlene Smith-Lowe

Then in 1910, Lucy married Burton's brother Austin Arthur Smith (right - Austin & Lucy). 

Ok, now that we have that worked out, back to Cecil.

Cecil married Clara Millet and they are buried at the Rockley Cemetery

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Chronicle Herald, 23 Oct 1979

Rockley, NS - The death of Cecil Harry Smith, age 66, occurred October 22nd at North Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Pugwash.  He was born in Wentworth, the son of the late Austin and Lucy (Porter) Smith.  He was employed with the Canadian Rock Salt Company for twelve years until his retirement in 1978.  He was a member of the ILA, Pugwash, and a member of Calvary United Church, Port How.  In his family, he leaves to mourn his wife, Clara; two daughters, Della (Mrs Ronald Levy), New Glasgow; Linda (Mrs Delmer Patriquin), Amherst, on son, Gary, Leduc, Alberta; two sisters, Minnie (Mrs Harold MacKay), Rockley; Audrey (Mrs Cecil Smith), harmony, Colchester County; two brothers, Logan, Pugwash; Mark, Amherst; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by one brother, William. The larger attended funeral service was held from Wesley St Matthew's United Church, Pugwash, October 24, at 2:00 pm.....

courtesy of Arlene Smith-Lowe

Chronicle Herald, 7 Mar 1995
SMITH, Clara Elizabeth - 76, Rockley, Cumberland Co., died March 5, 1995, in Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst. Born at Lake Road, Colchester Co., she was a daughter of the late Seth and Gertrude (Watson) Millett. She was a longtime resident of Rockley; a homemaker and an adherent to the Port Howe United Church and member of UCW. She did volunteer work with the Red Cross Society and was an avid bingo player. Surviving are daughters, Linda Patriquin, Amherst; Della (Mrs. Ron Levy), New Glasgow; son, Gary, Leduc, Alta.; sisters, Irene Leslie, Amherst; Leta Langille, Tatamagouche; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; companion, Austin Cail. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil; sisters, Lottie, Mae; brothers, Aubrey, Carl, George, Sidney, Vernon, William. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Mundle's Funeral Home, Pugwash, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Meredith Fraser officiating. Burial in Rockley Cemetery, Rockley. Family flowers only. Donations to any charity.