Smeltzer, Viola Annie (Smith), age 94, Windsor, formerly of Upper Vaughan, died peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2014 in the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, surrounded by her loving and grateful family and under the watchful eye of a caring and compassionate nursing team. Mom was born on July 26, 1920 in Avondale, Hants Co., to the late Morley and Ethel (Sanford) Smith. Our mother loved life, and was a tireless worker in her home, church, and community. She was president and Life Member of the Ladies Missionary Society, a member of the Ladies Aid Society and treasurer of the Upper Vaughan Hospital Auxiliary for over twenty years. She enjoyed the summer services at Sherwood for 73 years, missing the last one due to ill health. Our mother enjoyed the simple pleasures in life such as visiting family and neighbours, baking and cooking for anyone who came to the farm. She lived by the philosophy that if you came, regardless of what time of the day, you were going sit at the table and have a meal. For those who were fortunate to attend the many family gatherings and meals were treated to brown bread, baked beans and lemon pie, and no one left hungry. Her grandchildren received boxes of molasses cookies in university and ice cream was always on the menu. She was predeceased by her husband, George W. (2008), daughter, Marilyn Chappell; and sister, Myrtle Clarke. Mom loved her family and her final words were “I love you all.” She is survived by son, Kenneth and wife Mary of Wolfville; daughter, Beverly and husband, Bruce Lake of Windsor; grandchildren, Brenda Putnam (Carolyn G); Stephen Chappell; Dr. Craig Lake (Monique); Aaron Lake (Cheryl); and Matthew Smeltzer (Errin); great grandchildren, Jeremy Putnam; Ben, Emily, Ryleigh and Peyton Lake. She is also survived by nephews, Ron and Garnet Clarke; sister-in law, Helen Smeltzer. We thank the staff at Gladys Manning for providing our mother with a “home away from home” for the last six years. She enjoyed the many activities, meals and always had a smile and a thank-you for everyone. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St., Windsor. A celebration of our mother’s life was at 2 o’clock Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the Upper Vaughan Baptist Church, Upper Vaughan. The Rev. Ellen Hunt and Rev. Gary Manthorne officiated. Interment was in the Lakeview Cemetery, followed by a reception in the Upper Vaughan Baptist Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations were requested to be made to the IWK or the charity of choice. To add your condolences, click on “Contribute” at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com