Francis 'Frank' Collins Smith
Lieu de naissance : Glasgow Scotland
Date de naissance : 11 janvier 1945
Lieu de décès : Leitches Creek
Date de décès : 26 mars 2016
It is with great sadness and broken hearts we announce the death of Francis 'Frank' Collins Smith at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
Frank was born in Glasgow, Scotland to Donald and Cecila Smith on Jan. 11, 1945 and came to Canada at the age of two.
Frank is survived by his wife and best friend, Edith, his daughter, Kelly; son, Logan, grandchildren, Mitchel, Kayla, Chelsea.
Poppy/Daddy will be greatly missed by his loving grandsons, Ryan and Leland, granddaughter, Shelbie. He is also survived by his father, Donald Angus Smith; his brothers, Joseph, Paul; sisters, Marie and Margaret; his special niece Jennifer and her family, cousins the Littles in Ontario and many other nieces and nephews.
Frank was predeceased by his much loved and missed daughter, Shelly Marie in 2006, his mother, Cecila and sister, Catherine, friend and cousin, Greg Smith.
Frank was a graduate of George Brown Sheet Metal College in Ontario. He was a member of local 56 Sheet Metal for many years. Franks happiest time was spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and swimming at Boisdale beach and going for drives in the country areas and visiting beaches and parks, special trips to Margaree and Inverness with family and many friends.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Paul Abbass officiating. Interment to follow in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Frenchvale.