McKinnon – Wm. Smith, 95, of Charleston, Queens County, passed away peacefully in the Veteran’s Unit of Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg on Tuesday, December 26, 2017.
Born in Charleston, Smith was a son of the late Laurie and Alwilda (Greenlaw) McKinnon.
Smith was a veteran of World War II serving with the Royal Canadian Army Corps overseas in England, Germany, Holland and Belgium. Following the war, Smith returned to Canada and worked in Dartmouth at Liquid Carbonic making dry ice and later worked as a welder for Steel and Engine Products Limited (STENPRO) in Liverpool for over twenty years until his retirement. In his spare time, Smith enjoyed gardening, salmon fishing, hunting, snaring rabbits and especially trout fishing with his grandson Travis.
Smith is survived by his only daughter Anna-Stell (Jordan) Vaughn of Charleston; his grandson Travis (Angela) Vaughn and his great grandsons Leyton and Hanley.
Besides his parents, Smith was predeceased by his wife Irene (Rafuse) and his brother Harry.
Funeral service will be Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reception to follow. Burial will be in New Charleston Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Len & Barb Wile
Dear Anna-Stell. We were sad to read of your precious dad’s passing. In reading his obit; we see the picture of a dear
loving father and grandfather. We know how hard it is to lose precious parents and they can never be replaced in our hearts. Our dear sister in the Lord – read again John chapter 14, verses 1-3. “Let not your heart be troubled……….”.
Your dad was a very blessed man to have such a special family and a wonderful daughter. Your sweet spirit and ready smile minister to so many including us. God Bless You as you cherish your special memories and grieve the loss of this
special man. Much Love & Prayers. Len & Barb, The Gideons.
Brenda Lawrence
Anna-Stell and family .
So sorry to hear about your Dad.
He was a true gentleman . Always
very soft spoken . My thoughts are
with you . Sincerely Brenda .
Bob and Brenda Lohnes
Anna-Stell and Family: Our condolences on the passing of your father. Hopefully happy memories will help you through this difficult time.
Lynn Lavender
Dear Anna-Stell,
So sorry to hear about your Dad….Take care.
Bonnie and Norman
Anna-Stell and family:
Sending sincere condolences to your family. Was sorry to read of his passing. Used to enjoy our chats together.
Anne Conrad
Anna-Stell and family,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you!!
Peggyand Richard Hatt
Dear Anna -Stell and family .Richard and I would like to send our deepest condolences on the loss of you Dad .We are thinking of you .
Sincerely Richard and Peggy Hatt
Vivian Huskins
Sorry to read about your father’s passing. He is up in heaven with your mother and all of the family having a good old time. He is also watching over all of your family he is that brightest star in the sky. David and I was in at the Lunenburg Veterns ward to see Glen MacAdams and I seen this man go by and I said to David that is Smith MacKinnon. I went to see him and told him who I was. He thought that was so nice of the young lady to come see him. He waved to me as he was going back to his room. I will always remember this.
Doris Lohnes Schnare
Anna-Stell and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We were just speaking about him the other day. Thinking of you. Love, Doris
Debbie & Allen Conrad
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You are in our thoughts an prayers
John & Peggy Whynot
Anna-Stell and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Shirley Melanson
Life keeps on changing.You cared for your Dad very well and you will surely miss him, however he was ready to join your Mom.God bless you and your family.
Judy&Lloyd Dexter
Anna-Stell & Family
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Kevin and Cathie Wentzell
So sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing.
Ron & Bonnie Henderson
Anna-Stell, Jordan and Family,
Sending sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts
and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Sincerely.
Ron & Bonnie
Faye & Norman Levy
Dear Anna-Stell,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your Father’s (Smith) passing. He was a kind and gentle man. Norman always spoke very highly of Smitty. He taught him so many things when he worked with him at Stenpro. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Faye & Norman Levy
Jane Payzant
AnneStell,
I am so sorry.Ihad a nice visit with him at Queens General just before he went to Lunenburg.I was so hoping to be able to visit him at the Manor but I see God had other plans.My prayers are with you at this time .I am sorry not to be home .
Jane
MARILYN WHYNOT
TO ANNA-STELL AND FAMILY MY CONDOLENCE ON THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD.
Marie Wambolt
Anna-Stell. Sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family .
Barbara and Ronnie Burns
Anna-Stell,
So very sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you with sympathy at this sad time.
Linda Trainor
Anna-Stell, so sorry to hear of the passing of your DAD. He lived a long life. My thoughts & prayers are with you & the family. Take Care & GOD BLESS! HUGS!
Linda
Frank and Darlene Vaughn
Anne-Stell and Travis, so sorry to hear of your loss, I know Frank will miss seeing him at the falls in the spring, he always came up for a visit during gaspereau season. Our sympathies and prayers go out to you both and your families.
Donna Norman
Anna -Stell and family:
So sorry for your loss. May all you many memories help you through this hard time and keep him in your hearts forever.
Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett of Brooklyn
We send Our Sincere Condolences to you, Anna-Stell & Family. Your Dad lived a Long life, and we were ALL Blessed by his presence. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Linda & Curtis Maillett of Brooklyn
Valerie Wilcox
Anna-Stell and family,
I was so sorry to read that your dad had passed. You have been a wonderful and caring daughter! I know how difficult it is being an only child! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Valerie Wilcox
Heather & John Stevens
Anna-Stell, Jordan and Travis,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing, especially over the holidays. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We know that you will hold onto precious memories that will keep him with you forever.
Hugs,
Heather & John
Donna Marie Keans
Anna-Stell and family ,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing . The memories of happier times with him will help you through the coming weeks and months. Take care.
With sincere sympathy,
~ Donna.
Rick and Jo-Ann Baker
Anna-Stell and family:
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Bob and Sandie Mckinnon
Anna-Stell and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. On behalf of Sandie, myself, and our family, we send our sincere condolences. Another war hero has passed.
Fred and Connie Hynick
Ann-Stell and family, We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.Fred and I always enjoyed his warm smile and chat when we would deliver his lunch from the church. Take care…Sincere sympathy
Deb, chuck Sponagle -Taylor
Dear Anna-Stell, Travis and families,
Our sincere condolences , no finer man then Smith .
Biggest hugs
Deb, Chuck , Clay and family.
LaVerne Hawkins
Dear Anna – Stell,
Thinking of you and your family, take comfort in knowing your dad is at peace now, safe in the arms of Jesus. I understand your loss.
Regards,
LaVerne Hawkins
Diana Croft
Hard to think Uncle Smith will not be sitting on his veranda waving as I go by. So sorry for your loss. I am here if you need anything. Do not hesitate to ask. Love , Diana.
Nina Vaughn Cooper
Oh I am so, so sorry to hear of Smith’s passing. He was such a lovely man…..please know our prayers are with you all….. xo
Linda Wentzell
Dear Anna-Stell,,
I was so sorry to hear of your lost. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Linda Wentzell
Nancy Anthony
Dear Anna-Stell and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Raymond and Nancy
Karla Zwicker
My heart is heavy to know that our beloved Uncle Smith has now passed … I remember the many of wonderful visits which always ended with a smile thru out my childhood days on my evening walks .. even though it has been years since we last spoke know now from the heavens above you were and will always be within my heart…. Rest in Peace… the stars will be shining brightly above for the heavens received a very special angel.
My deepest sympathy to you Anna-Stell and family…
Belinda Delong
Dear Anna Stell,Jordon and family so sorry to here of your Dads passing.One thing for sure,he won’t be asking himself those ?s anymore.He home now with his beautiful wife and other family members who have gone on ahead.God Bless Him,may he be RIP now,even though it leaves a very big empty spot in the lives of his family he leaves behind.God Bless You All.Anna Stell I’m here,just call if I can lend you a hand.My thoughts and Prayers for all of Smiths Family.
Dale and Eugene
Anna-Stell and Jordan and all the family:
So sorry to hear of Smith’s passing. Always had a smile for us all. Remember all the good
times ..we send our prayers to you and we know that he and your Mom are together again.
Remember all the good times and all the smiles……take care.
Brenda Brady
Sorry Anna-Stell for your great loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort you and your family.
M McKinnon
Anna-Stell and family our deepest condolences. May God rest Smith’s soul.
RIP Soldier
Michael , Jodi McKinnon and Family
Sherri & Dennis Harrington
Anna-Stella and family, so very sorry for your loss, your dad was such a sweet man, it is like losing part of our family too. Take care and know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time❤️
Susan Dean
Dear Anna Stell Jordon and Family: So sorry to hear of Uncle Smiths passing. I share many happy memories with you, your Mom and your Dad. Thinking of you. Susan Dean
Nancy Whynot
Anna-Stell, I know it must be with mixed feelings that you celebrate your father. I remember him fondly as a very kind man. Mom and Dad often spoke about both your parents and I know they are having a good talk and playing cards together now. I am sending hugs and warm thoughts to you. My heart goes out to you.
Nancy( Anthony) Whynot
Sherri & Dennis Harrington
Anna-Stell and Family,
We are sending our most heartfelt condolences to all of you at this very sad time. Your dad was such a sweet man and will truly be missed. Coming from a small community, it is like losing one of our own. Take care and know that we sharing your sorrow.<3
Carolyn & George Parnell
Sending our sympathy to the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.c
Bernie & Betty Conrad
Dear Anna-Stell and Family;
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Sincerely with our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bernie and Betty Conrad
Marion Power
Dear Anna-Stell & family,
As I read about your Dad’s passing in the Chronicle Herald today, I was reminded of good times spent at your parent’s house when I was a young teenager. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Marion Power
Janet & Darrell Eisnor
Travis and family
So sorry to hear of your grandfathers passing.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Paul Anthony
Dear Anna-Stell:
Sandy & I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and Travis.
Paul & Sandy Anthony
Sharon Verge
Anna-Stell and Family.
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
My Sincere Condolences .
Ann Meisner
Dear Anna-Stell and Jordan and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss and sadness. We will spend many hours in our future visits, telling stories of all the good times we had together since early childhood, in Dartmouth and Charleston with your Dad and Mom.. How fortunate we were to have our special uncle and aunt shape our lives.
Jordan and Bella Oickle
To Smitty ‘s family,
So sorry to here of Smitty’s passing . Jordan worked with him at Strenpro ,he was a good man.Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you . R.I.P. Smitty
Faye barkhouse/Jack Langley
Anna-stell and family. So sorry for your loss of dad. He was a gentleman. Take comfort in knowing he is at peace now. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darlene Connolly
Dear Anna-Stell and Travis and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father lived a long life. We got our first kitten for Kelly from
Smith. Kelly used to go to your father’s with Travis. Remember to keep your memories close
to your heart. Again, my most sincere condolences. Take care.
Susan & Richard Bristo
Dear Anna-Stell and family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May wonderful memories warm your hearts and dry the tears. How wonderful that your Dad was able to be at home enjoying his front porch right to the last summer at the glorious age of 95!. And for the most part due to you and your loving care as a daughter to be treasured for sure. Blessings, Richard & Susan
Bessie Harnish
Anna-Stell
Remember the the good time and hold them memories in your heart.
Bessie & Brothers
Rosalee Smith
Anna-Stell and family, sorry for your loss … your father had a good long life …. that is to be cherished. Your dedication to him is a model for us all. Condolences …
Violet Rhyno and Gary Downton
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing Anna-Stell,Jordan and Travis.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.He was a wonderful man..Violet and Gary!
Tina Quinn
Anna-Stell and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tina and Mike
Ruth Anne Zwicker
Anna-Stell and family,
So sorry to hear the news of Smith’s passing. 95 years is an amazing journey. He was always such a kind and gentle man and I will always remember his warm smile. Memories of good times together will be with you always. Thinking of you all. Take care.
Darlene
Sorry to hear of your loss. He was such a nice man. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Susan Oickle
Anna-Stell sorry to hear about your dad .Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
Valerie Conrad
Anna-Stell and family – So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Thinking of you.
Diane Smith
Anna-Stell,
So sorry to hear about your father. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Diane Smith
Rev. Terry Brewer
On behalf of the Milton Baptist church we wish to extend our condolences to the family and friends in the passing of WiIliam, he will be missed. Our prayers go out to Anna-Stell and we pray for comfort and grace in her family during these moments. Blessings in the Lord. Rev. Terry Brewer
Marion Davis
Anna-stella, Gary and I are sorry to read about your father. We are thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
Gary and Marion
Joel Zwicker
Smith was great to me over the years, allowing me to dig worms in his garden, smoking my Kayaks, to making the dip net I use to this day, Smith’s memory will live on. Thoughts are with his family.
James Evans
dear Ana-Stella Jordan Travis and Family I’m so very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with u in this difficult time of sorrow I’ve been quite sick myself and have just got around to sending out messages of condolences take care Jamie and family
Patty Peach
Hi Anna Stell. I’m very sorry to hear of your dads passing. Smile when you think of him
And keep your memories close to your heart. I’m sure he’s watching from heaven with love … take care