SPRINGHILL - It is with deep sadness that we must announce the passing of James "Jim" H. Smith, age 71, of Oromocto, NB, formerly of Springhill, NS Jim passed away at the Oromocto Public Hospital on Monday, December 24, 2012.
Born in Springhill, NS, he was son of the late John A and Agnes (Calder) Smith.
Jim joined the RCAF in 1962 and retired in 1996 as Chief Warrant Officer. During his service, he served at Golen Heights in 1985. Following the srevice he worked as Commissionaire at CFB Gagetown.
He will be sadly missed by wife Margaret, Oromocto; sons Robert, Oromocto and Richard, Winnipeg; daughter Lucy (Ralph) MacRae, Miramichi and Charlene Rogers, Springhill; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews Janet MacLean, Marla Cameron, John Spence, Trevor and Tammy Smith.
The last surviving member of his immediate family, he was predeceased by sister Beverly Cameron and brother Lorne.
Arrangememnts have been entrusted to the AH Brown Funeral Service Ltd. 5 McFalane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361) where visitation took place Thursday and Friday. The Funeral Service took place at the funeral home on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the Rodney Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in Jim's memory may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice.