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Ina Leona Smith

Ina Leona Smith

Born In: Stoney Island, Nova Scotia

Passed in: Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: June 16th, 2013

Ina Leona Smith
(July 17, 1916 – June 16, 2013)
SMITH, Ina Leona, 96, formerly of Stoney Island, Shelburne Co., passed away, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Bay Side Home, Barrington. Born in Stoney Island on July 17, 1916, Ina was the third of four daughters of the late Clifford and Daisy (Smith) Atkinson. After attending school at Stoney Island and Clark’s Harbour, she graduated from Normal College, Truro in 1935. Ina’s teaching career included schools in Louis Head, East Pubnico, Tusket, Melbourne, and Newellton, NS before returning to Stoney Island to teach there and later at the new Cape Sable Island Elementary School. She retired in 1974. Ina is survived by her husband Trail, Stoney Island, son David (Susan) Langille, Centreville, grandsons Jonathan (Rhea) Langille, Quaker Hill, CT; Chris (Tammy) Langille, Fort McMurray, AB; and three great grandchildren, Monty, Sam and Mackenzie; several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by step-sons Johnny (Sharon) Smith, Barrington, Victor (Michelle) Smith, Lower Sackville, Wayne (Holly) Smith, Clam Point, and six step-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters Audrey, Alfreda, and Regina. Ina was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral service was held on Thursday, June 20 at H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, with Pastors Pat Cook and Shaun Hatfield officiating. Interment followed at the Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island. Memorial donations can be made to the Atlantic Cemetery, Rosaline Nickerson Care Fund, Bay Side Home Van Fund, or a charity of choice.

 

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