Smith, Edna Bernice
93, of Hunts Point, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 21, at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Hunts Point she was the daughter of the late James Henry (Harry), and Laura Adeline (Leslie) Smith.
In 1940, she married Donald Franklin Smith, and they resided most of their married life in Hunts Point. She was an extremely active lady, both in her family and community. A prominent member of Wesley United and U.C.W in Hunts Point. A past Worthy Matron of Queens Chapter Order of Eastern Star, and presently of Arbutus Chapter, Milton and a member of the Daughters of the Nile. Edna was a talented crafter and she displayed her wares at the Coastal Queens Craft Co-Op. Many people around the world continue to especially enjoy her quilts.
She is survived by her nine children, sons Cecil (Linda) Hunts Point, Robert (Mary Anne) Jacksonville, Florida, Elliott (Barbara) Truro, David (Terry) White Rock, BC, Philip (Holly) Hunts Point, daughters, Laura Mailman (Gordon) Truro, Janette Bent Grimsby ON, Donalda Smith Mississauga ON, Susan Coles-Nash Salt Spring Island, BC. She had sixteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. All had a special place in her heart. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Donald in 1991. She was the last surviving member of her family, predeceased by siblings Carlton, Alton, Vera, Agatha, James, Everett, Margaret, Beulah, George A, and Aubrey.
Visitation at Chandler’s Funeral Home on Saturday November 23 from 7 to 9 pm.. Funeral service will be Sunday, November 24 at 2:00 p.m. in Wesley United Church, Hunts Point. Reverend Karen Ohrt officiating assisted by Reverend Neil MacDonald. Burial will be in Oceanside Cemetery, Hunts Point. Reception at Hunts Point Community Hall. Family flowers only. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to Queens General Hospital Foundation or Arbutus Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Milton. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Debbie (Hupman) Thibault
To all of Edna’s children and family:
So sorry to hear of Edna’s passing. Condolences to all of the family at such a sad time. I fondly remember working many a shift with Edna at the then “Dairy Treat.” May your memories be a source of comfort during the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Debbie (Hupman) Thibault
Janet Colp and Jean Wagner
so sorry for your
lose our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Manson & Nancy White
To the Smith Family: We offer our condolences at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dale & Heather Dalrymple
We offer sincere condolences to the family of Edna Smith.
Tish Fisher
To the Smith Family,
Sorry for your loss, she sure was a great lady.
Sincerely, Tish
Peggy & John Wynot
Dear Lesley & Family:
We would like to offer our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all of you at this very sad time.
sylvia verge
To the Smith family;
sorry to hear that Edna had passed;She was a lovely lady;i saw her in town doing her shopping. she always knew who i was; and always had
time for a chat;
remember you all in my prayers;+
Barb Verge MacDonald
Thinking of you all at this time of sorrow.Your mother will be missed by alot of people in this area.She was a great lady and we thought alot of her.Hugs to you all.
Rhonda Fader
The Smith Family,
I was shocked and sadden to hear of Edna’s passing,I wish to send along my deepest sympathy to all of you,I meet Edna through Eastern Star and considered her a great friend,she will be greatly missed by us all, but especially by all of you the most,remember all the wonderful memories of her it will help with the sadness you are all feeling now, may God bless you all.
Phyllis and Jeff Tutty
Our sincere sympathy to the Smith family. Edna lived her life to the fullest until her last day. She will be greatly missed in the community.
Dom Crupi
To my Smith cousins,
What a beautiful video tribute of Aunt Edna. .I will never forget those great vacations in Hunts Point. It has been such along time.
t\There is a great sadness in my heart . Good Bye and love…Jr.
Joyce Bolivar
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing, she will be missed by all of us.
Blair C.Smith
Michelle and I send our condolences to the family. Aunt Edna will be missed greatly.
Richard & Donna Gerrior
The Smith Family
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful and talented lady. We always enjoyed seeing her when she visited Truro. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Norma & Leon Robertson
Our Deepest sympathy to all Edna’s family. One is never ready to loose a love one. Leon always enjoyed his talks with Edna at Tim Hortons. She was a great worker.
Leon & Norma
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Cecil,Linda and Family:Shocked to hear of your mothers passing.Will miss talking to her at Tim”s.for coffee.
Wendy Fisher
To the Smith family…so sorry for your loss….Edna was a wonderful person…I enjoyed working for her.
Peggy & Francis Payzant
Dear Holly & Phillip And Families,
I am so saddened to hear of Mrs. Smith” passing, I just Waited on Mrs. smith Last Week At Sobey’s, Needless to say I Was Shocked to read this News. What a Lovely Person She was and I always looked forward to seeing her as we had our little Chats on each Visit to the Store. Please pass my Blessings onto the rest of the Families. May God Be with you all at this most Difficult time in all of your Lives And May Mrs. Smith now Be at Peace.
Sincerely,
Francis & Peggy Payzant!!!!
Peggy & Francis Payzant
Dear Holly & Phillip & Extended Families,
I was so Saddened To read about Mrs. Smith’s Passing. I just waited on Mrs. Smith Last Week, Needless to say I am Shocked. I always looked forward to seeing Mrs. Smith when she came into the store for her Groceries as we use to have our little chats together. I will miss her!!! May God be with you all at this most difficult time in all of your Lives And may Mrs. Smith Now Be At Peace.
Sincerely,
Francis & Peggy Payzant.
Mary and Robert (Bubby) Whynot
So sorry to hear of Edna’s passing. May you find comfort in each other for the difficult days ahead.
Crystal Whynot Roy
Sincere condolences to the Smith family. Lesley spoke of Edna often, she will be missed by all.
Pam Foley
I’ve known Edna for more than 20 years…she was a good and favorite customer of mine, buying everything from fabric to canning jars. I’m sorry to hear of her passing, she will be missed.
Mona & Doug Pike
Laura, Gordie & family
So very sorry to learn of your Mum’s passing….she was a lovely lady. May your faith and the wonderful memories of her bring
you strength and comfort during this time of sadness. Our
sincerest sympathy.
Sue Beaumont
One of my first memories of Queens County was meeting this wonderful lady when I bought supper in Hunts Point, last time I spoke to her was last month at the bake sale in Port Mouton, still knitting. She will be greatly missed by all in West Queens. Sincere sympathy to her family
Donna and David Dicks
To the Smith Family, We are saddened to hear of Edna’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to the family.
Allan & Beth LaRocque
To The Smith Family
We are very sorry to hear of Edna’s passing. She was a great lady and was very loved by all. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Doug and Carol Frellick
Sorry to hear of Edna’s passing,she will be greatly missed by family,friends and the community.
Gary and Donna Jollimore
To Holly and Philip and Family: We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She will be missed by the Community and her family. Keep your memories close to give you comfort.
Jane Payzant
Please except my condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a valued member of the rug group.
Jane
Ron & Bonnie Henderson
Our sincere sympathy to the Smith family.
Jean MacLeod-Meisner
Our sincere condolences to the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Jean, and Loran MacLeod
Linda (Clancy) Swain
My deepest sympathies to the Smith family . I have such nice memories of visiting with Donna at the house and always feeling so welcome. Edna was a lovely lady who I am sure has left you all a legacy of wonderful memories.
Amber Hanrahan
She made a wonderful contribution to the history of Hunts Point through her long legacy and generational memories. Her interview will be a most significant part of my masters thesis: “Atlantic Parlour Culture: Loci of Power”, Saint Mary’s University, 2014.
Her manner was remarkable in her abiding interest and love for her community, her devotion and pride in her family, her charming wit and passion for discussion.
I was awed in her presence and still remain so in her memory.
Amber Hanrahan and her grandmother, Bette Verge Hanrahan
David & Jeanne large
Edna was an amazing woman who was blessed with strength of body and mind for over nine decades. Her knitted and quilted crafts have found their ways into coveted Christmas gifts for our families for many years. She will be missed by her family and her many intergenerational friends. Our sympathy goes out to you.
Judy Theriau
Phillip and Holly
So sorry to hear of your loss. Edna was certainly a huge pillar of the community. She will be thoroughly missed without a doubt. Take care and again so sorry for your loss..
Judy, Blake and Nick Theriau
Robert & Sally Fader
To The Smith Family:
So sorry to hear of Edna’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Lynn Lavender
Dear Phillip ,Holly and Family,
So sorry to hear about Edna.She will certainly be missed by the community.Thinking of you in the days ahead. Take care!
Lynn
Richard West
So sorry to hear of Aunt Edna`s passing away. Im so glad that i got visit with her and a lot of my cousins last August .My thoughts and condolances to the entire family
Richard & Heather West
Jeff and Shelly West and family
So saddened to hear of Aunt Edna’s sudden passing. Sending warm thoughts and condolences to everyone.
Brian,Susan West and family
Thinking of you all at this time and remembering wonderful memories of a special Aunt. We always enjoyed our visits and chats with Aunt Edna.
Philip & Rose Decker
To all the Smith Family
Our deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful lady .
I wll miss our coffee chats at Tim Hortons. She will be missed by all of us rug hookers.
Our thoughts and prayers our with you at this sad time.
Philip & Rose Decker
Donald Inness
My sincere sympathy at the loss of your mother/grandmother.
She was a very nice person.
Donnie
Randi &Ted Dickie
Dear Family,
It is sad to think of the loss of a very special person— Edna who was known to so many and contributed so much to our community and devoted to you– her family. May you find comfort in your memories.
With thoughts of each of you ,
Randi &Ted
Lorraine MacGowan
Philip, Holly, Matt, Nathan and Joel
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your Mother and Grandmother Edna. Her bright smile and the twinkle in her eye will be missed by all who knew her. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Sincerely
Lorraine and family.
Lorraine MacGowan
To the family of Edna Smith
My deepest sympathy for your loss. She was an amazing woman. Take care.
Sincerely,
Lorraine
rhiannon fitzpatrick
My deepest sympathy to all Edna’s family.
Barbara and Gary Goulden
We are so sorry to hear of Edna,s passing,she will be missed by many.I am so glad I was home at the time and I got to attend her visitation..
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
To all of the family, we are so sorry for your loss.
A beautiful lady, so helpful, caring and just the best. We speak of
her everyday. She was a part of everything in our neighborhood
and also outside. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
I know she has a special place in heaven.
Joyce and Vernon Hawkes
Paul & Line West
We were very sorry to hear of Aunt Edna passing. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to her entire family.
Sincerely,
Paul & Line West
Yorke & Phyllis Tutty
Cecil, Linda and Family,
Please except our condolences. Edna was one of a kind and will be
missed by everyone who knew her.
Sincerely
Phyllis & Yorke
Kathleen ( Wentzell) Webster- Dartmouth, NS
Laura, I am so sorry to read of your mother’s passing. My condolences to you and the family.