Obit (1974) - Mrs. William H. SMITH (nee Annie Blanche L_ AVERS)

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June 20, 1974 Halifax Chronicle Herald:
SOUTH BROOK - Mrs. William H. Smith, 73, of South Brook, Cumberland County, died Tuesday in All Saints Hospital, Springhill.  Born at South Brook, she was the former Annie B. Lavers, a daughter of the late William and Eunice (Thompson) Lavers.  She is survived by three daughters, Minnie (Mrs. Albert Rafuse), Trenton; Vera (Mrs. Carl Higgins), Whittenburg; Betty (Mrs. Gerald Carter), Brookdale; two sons, Hazen, South Brook; Merlin, Springhill; a sister, Mary (Mrs. Lester O'Brien), a brother, William, both of South Brook; 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband.  The body is at Brown's Funeral Home, Springhill, where funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m.  Rev. Howard Wilson will officiate.  Burial will be in Mapleton cemetery.


Hope this helps someone,
Gerry

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