Smith, Reid Edward - The death of Reid E. Smith of Lincoln, NB occurred on January 3rd, 2011 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Born December 3rd, 1935 in Upper Gagetown, he was the son of the late Edward and Ruth (Briggs) Smith and was the husband of Barbara Smith. Reid is survived by his spouse, Barbara; his children, Travis Smith of Surrey, BC and Deanna Lee Smith of Lincoln, NB; his brothers, Wendell Smith (Marie) of Swan Creek, NB, Russell Smith (Patricia) of Burton, NB, Craig Smith (Vicky) of Burton, NB and Michael Smith (Corrie) of Upper Gagetown, NB; his sisters, Sadie Miner (Cecil), Bird Palmer, Sabra LaFrance (Eldon), Carol Burtt (Gordon), Gail Hart (Robert), Sharon Gallup (Robert); one grandchild, Bronson Reid Smith and several nieces and nephews. Reid was predeceased by his brothers, Dwight Smith and Farrell Smith; one brother-in-law, Norris Palmer and one nephew, Marty Palmer.
Visitation will be held at the Oromocto Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Lincoln Baptist Church on Thursday, January 6th, 2011 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Steve Ranni officiating. Interment will be held in the Pine Grove Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Reid may be made to the NB Heart & Stroke, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice. www.oromoctofh.com, 357-5100.