Eleanor Mildred Smith - 81, of New Minas, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Lockhartville, Kings County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert "Arthur" and Elsie (Weagle) Smith. She had been a homemaker and worked for a period of time at the Historic Inn, Wolfville and Allen's Motel, Kentville. Eleanor was also a former member of the New Minas Seniors. She was a foster mother to many and had a great love for all children. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Anne Marie (Muise) Levy; two sisters, Gertrude (Earl Weatherbee), Lower Wolfville; Shirley (Elmer Brown), Greenfield; a brother, Lloyd (Gwen), Lower Sackville; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Smith and Thelma Smith; two grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, one great grandchild, six step-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Levy; two sons, Daniel "Murray" and Dale; two sisters, Cloris Smith and Doris Smith; two brothers, Robert and Keith. Cremation has taken place. There was no visitation, by request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2011 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Gary Manthorne officiated. Burial will take place at a later date in the Greenfield Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com