Ernest M. Smith
"Ernie"
1924 - 2013
Smith, Ernest M. ³Ernie² - Age 89, of Parrsboro, passed away Friday, August
30, 2013 at High Crest Nursing Home, Springhill. Born in Parrsboro, he was a
son of the late Colby and Ida (Hunter) Smith. Ernie was a veteran of World
War II, serving as an aircraft mechanic. Following the war, he was an
automobile mechanic for several years. He later was employed with Canada
Post, first in Parrsboro as a postal clerk and then later as postmaster in
River Hebert retiring in 1990. Ernie loved the church where he served as
deacon at the Parrsboro Baptist Church, and later a trustee at the River
Hebert Baptist Church. He served on the Parrsboro Town Council and was a
former Mayor of Parrsboro. As well, he served as member of the Board of
Trustees for the Parrsboro Regional Schools. He is survived by daughters,
Suzanne Guilderson (Donald), Parrsboro; Marlene Willigar (Aubrey), Moncton;
a sister, Marjorie Hannam, Kentville; brothers, Allison (Shirley), Curtis
(Rose), all of Parrsboro; 8 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2
great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
his wife of 65 years, the former Shirley Morris; a son, Eric; sisters,
Dorothy, Myrtle, Jean; brothers, Edgar, Hartley, Carl. Funeral service will
be held 2 p.m. on Monday, September 2, 2013 at the Parrsboro Baptist Church,
Rev. Philip Scott officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Reception to
follow in the church vestry. Memorial donations may be made to Parrsboro
Baptist Church.
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[Collected by DAW, 31 Aug 2013]