Henry Allister “Bill” Smith

THE PONDS – Henry Allister “Bill” Smith, 76, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of The Ponds, passed away peacefully Monday, June 4, 2018, in the Villa.

Born in Antigonish, he was a son of Sarah Emily (Williams) (Smith) Donnelly, Valley View Villa and the late Allister Ross Smith.

At the age of 18, Bill joined the Royal Canadian Navy, serving at numerous postings throughout Canada and travelled the world. He retired on June 26, 1991 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer 1st Class with the admiration of his superiors and subordinates. Bill was a member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Merigomish, where he served as an Elder and on the Board of Managers. Bill was a quiet person, who enjoyed watching sports and spending time with family, friends and his dog, Mitzi.

Surviving besides his mother Emily, are nieces Susan (Kerry) Panton and their children, Sara and Sean, Victoria, B.C.; Krista Dillon, Port Alberni, B.C.; Tracy (Mike) Locke and their children, Ashton, Brennan and Marlena, Port Alberni; nephew, Brent (Darlene) Dillon and their children, Alec and Cara, Victoria, B.C.; step-brothers, Gerry (Rita) Donnelly, Kitchener, Ont.; Jim (Norma) Donnelly, Brampton, Ont.; aunt, Adell Keays, Moncton, N.B.; uncles, Gerald Williams, Barney’s River; Elmer Williams, Valley View Villa; many cousins

Besides his father, Allister, he was predeceased by brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Faye Smith; sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Gary Dillon; step-father, Alexander “Tub” Donnelly.

The family will receive visitors 10 – 10:50 a.m. Wednesday in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow, from where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Kenneth MacLeod and Rev. Gail JohnsonMurdock officiating. Interment will be in Murray’s Point Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations may be made in Bill’s memory to Murray’s Point Cemetery, Canadian Cancer Society or St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. www.pkmacdonald.ca