It is with sadness that we announce the
peaceful passing of Laurie Raleigh Smith,
age 93, of Woodpoint. Laurie passed away at the Drew Nursing
Home, Sackville on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 with his wife by his
side.
Born in Woodpoint, he was a son of the
late Stephen and Vera (Ward) Smith.
He was a Veteran of WW II, serving in
the reserve army before mustering to the regular army serving with
Lenark Renfrew, in England, Continental Europe and Italy, being
wounded Sept. 4, 1944 in Italy. He received the Italy Star,
the France and Germany Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with
Clasp and the 1939-45 War Medal. He was a member of the
Sackville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Wood Point
Baptist Church. Laurie was employed with Atlantic
Wholesalers for 18 years, then went on to work part time at Mount
Allison University, and at Jones Funeral Home.
He is sadly missed by his wife Irene of
Sackville, formerly Woodpoint; a son Ronald (Janet) Smith, Riverview,
NB; grandchildren, Justin (Angela), Shawn, Craig (Jennifer); a great
grandson Sawyer, great granddaughters Katie and Peyton; several nieces
and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Donna
in 2008, granddaughter Aimee; and brothers, Leaman, Lewis, Leslie
(Violet), Leonard (Vivian) and Russell (Anna).
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where
visiting hours will take place on Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm.
The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday,
July 16, 2015 at 11 am, Pastor Danny Jack officiating.
Burial will follow in the Sackville Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in
Laurie's memory may do so to the Woodpoint Church, or the charity of
your choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the
family by visiting Laurie's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca
or through the funeral home Facebook
page.