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Jeanie Smith

Jeanie Smith

SMITH, Jeanie F. - 68, of River Hebert, Cumberland County passed away Friday, September 3, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 11, 1941 in Springhill to the late Raynold and Gladys (O'Rourke) Melanson, Jeanie spent her childhood and teenage years growing up in the small town of Parrsboro. As a vibrant young waitress at Wheaton's Restaurant, a fun loving babysitter to several families, and a kind and gentle caregiver to the elderly, she was well known, loved and respected. In February 1966 she married David Smith, relocated to River Hebert and quickly infiltrated the community with her vivacious spirit, quick wit and determination and passion for helping others. As a loving and supportive Mommy to her three girls, she symbolized strength, fortitude and hard work, and embodied kindness, consideration and generosity, holding high expectations in their ability to always be thoughtful and gracious. Throughout her years, she positively influenced the lives of many children. As a majorette teacher in River Hebert and the neighbouring communities, she focused more on self confidence, inclusion and equality than on talent and ability. As the business owner of Smith's General Store and Take Out from 1975 to 1985, she measured success not in profits and possessions, but in the opportunity to encourage, inspire and teach countless teenagers as a friend, confidante, and sometimes surrogate parent. Jeanie's smile, laughter, humour and love for people quickly drew others to her. As a friend the value she placed on loyalty, honesty and truth, allowed her life to be filled with an abundance of deep and lasting friendships. Accomplishing much throughout her life as a board member, community volunteer and charity fundraiser, Jeanie was most proud of the instrumental role she played in organizing three successful Parrsboro School Reunions (1989, 1994 and 1999) and the longstanding record she held as a top individual fundraiser in the Run for the Cure. Jeanie is survived by her husband, David Hazen Smith, River Hebert; daughters, Lisa Marie (Troy Colpitts), New Glasgow; Lori Maureen (Billy Kyle), Lakelands; Lynn Margaret (Stephen Rector), Musquodoboit Harbour; a grandson, Shane Smith (Ashley Smees), Halifax; sisters, Geraldine Canning; Nancy (Colin) Curleigh, both of Parrsboro; Joanne Courtney, Massachusetts; Donna Perkins, Dartmouth; sister-in-law, Dora Melanson, Hubbards; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews; chosen family, Rick, Karen, Joey and Chris Rhodes; Cheryl (Wurster), and their families. She was predeceased by her brother, Byron Melanson; brother-in-laws, Peter Courtney and Aubra Canning. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jeanie's life and honour her legacy, by sharing memories and expressing condolences at Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro on Friday, September 10, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Mass at Saint Brigid's Catholic Church, Parrsboro on Saturday [September 11, 2010] at 2:00 pm, Father David MacDonald officiating. Reception to follow at the Gallagher's Home (417 Main Street, Parrsboro). The family requests in lieu of flowers, offerings in Jeanie's memory emulate her lifelong acts of kindness and allow her legacy to live on in the spirit of thoughtfulness, send a card to a friend, help out someone less fortunate, or do a kind deed. For those also wishing to make a monetary donation, Jeanie's preferred charities were: Make a Wish, The Monseigneur Henri Cormier Lodge, Moncton and Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre Foundation, Amherst.
"You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late"
Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

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