SMITH-HIGGINS (Lamont), Maria Lenore – 64, Truro, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born April 28, 1949, in Truro, she was a daughter of Annie (Cuppens) Lamont, Truro, and the late William Lamont. Maria was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro. Along with her mother, Maria is survived by her husband, Gary Higgins, Truro; children, Randall Smith, Richard Smith, Tara Lenko, all of Nanaimo, British Columbia; grandchildren, Kameron, Reid, Kobie, Georgia, Olivia, Rianna; sister, Elizabeth (Dale) Suttis, Truro; brother, James (Patricia) Lamont, Harry (Betty) Lamont, Truro; Francis (Diane) Lamont, Valley, Colchester County; half-sister, Shirley MacMillan, Prince Edward Island; half-brother, Cecil (Joan) Lamont, Truro; stepchildren, Scott Higgins, Economy; Sean Higgins, Mississauga, Ontario; Tracie Hazel, Oxford; Devin Higgins, Alberta; many nieces and nephews. Along with her father, she was predeceased by her first husband, George Alfred Smith; half-sisters, Mary Lamont, Lois Smith. Honouring Maria’s wishes, cremation has taken place and her cremated remains will be scattered in British Columbia. If so desired, donations in Maria’s memory to Canadian Cancer Society or Palliative Care Unit (CEHHC) are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Maria’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com