SMITH, Gladys Louise – 81, The Meadows Home for Special Care, Yarmouth and formerly of Salmon River, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 in the home. Born February 10, 1930 in Mount Pleasant, Digby Co., she was a daughter of the late Howard Thomas and Mary Elisha (Amiro) Farnsworth. Gladys was a homemaker, having also worked as a housekeeper. She was a foster-mother to many. She enjoyed knitting infant clothing for the hospital maternity unit, and she was a beautiful seamstress. She is survived by her children, Gregory R. (Phyllis) Smith, Burton, NB; Janice M. Smith, Yarmouth; Reginald G. Smith, Slave Lake, AB; Susan M. Borden, Turks and Caicos Islands; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, as well as sisters, Joyce, Lorraine, Anne, Laverne, Bernadine and their families. Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harry R. Smith, her first-born son in childhood, Ronnie, as well as by several brothers and sisters. At Gladys’ request, there will be no public visitation. A private funeral service was held at H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth, Rev. A. D. “Bill” Newell officiated. Spring burial will take place in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Yarmouth North United Baptist Church or to Juniper House. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Tidal View Manor and The Meadows for the wonderful care and compassion they showed Gladys during her years with them. You may leave messages of condolence or sign the on-line guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net