SMITH, BENJAMIN "BENNIE" MERRITT Benjamin "Bennie" Merritt Smith of French Lake, NB passed away on Wednesday, August 18th, 2004, in his 90th year. He was born on April 1st, 1914. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen (Boone); his daughter, Shirley Caseley (Vincent); his son, Ken (Edna) and grandchildren, Tammy Caseley, Shelley and Joey MacPhee and Jonathan Smith; special grand-daughter, Amanda Bettle (Tom); brother-in-law, Gerald Simpson; sisterin-law, Jessie Smith, many nieces and nephews and Susie the cat. Bennie is the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is predeceased by his parents, Merritt and Dora (Wood) Smith; his grand- daughter, Heather Smith; brother, Colin; sisters, Georgie Dunn (George), Hazel Simpson, Marion Corbett (Walter), Laura Smith and special canine friend, "Snooper." Bennie was a member of the French Lake Baptist Church, an honorary member of their Deacons Board and long-time Treasurer. He was an honorary member of the Loyal Orange Lodge, an honorary member of the French Lake, Geary, Waterville Cemetery Committee and a member of the Gideons. He was a licensed carpenter by trade and helped build an extension on his church and also built several homes and buildings in the area. His many interests included, spending quality time with his family, hunting, trapping, gardening, fishing, farming and he was an avid woodsman. Bennie sang tenor in the church choir for many years as well as in a mens quartet. Bennie was well respected and loved by all who knew him. He was very faithful to both his church and his family. Visitation will be held at the French Lake Baptist Church on Thursday, August 19th, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held at the French Lake Baptist Church on Friday, August 20th, 2004 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Roger Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in the Morrow Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Gideons, Geary, French Lake, Waterville Cemetery Committee or the French Lake Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Oromocto Select Community Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. www.oromcotofh.com